Along most of the west coast, there are long, wide beaches with fine, white sand and expansive dune areas. The sea can be rough. In Limfjorden, the water is calmer and there is a number of child-friendly beaches.

Blåvandshuk is Denmark's westernmost point. From here, you can see Horns Reef Wind Farm – one of the world's biggest wind turbine parks. Blåvand Fyr (Blåvand Lighthouse) is one among many along the west coast. In the area around the lighthouse, there are 50 bunkers - the remains of a stronghold from WW II. Actually, there are remaining bunkers located all over the west coast.

The dune areas along the west coast are Denmark's largest and the sea view is never-ending. The plantations inland provide great nature experiences; in Klosterhede Plantation south of the town of Lemvig you can among other things encounter beavers, and at the plantations near Blåbjerg and Oksbøl, you find Denmark's largest population of red deer.

On the small tongue of land Holmsland Klit (Holmsland Dune), there are long beaches as well as a beautiful, protected nature area. At Skjern Stream and in the unique areas surrounding it, you can among other things see otters and try your luck catching salmon from the stream.

West Jutland is situated on the migratory birds’ route, and the large wet areas are visited by many resting birds during spring and autumn, but also breeding birds settle for a while. The Wadden Sea near Skallingen, Ringkøbing Fjord with the reserve Tipperne, Skjern Meadows, Vest Stadil Fjord, Nissum Fjord and Harboøre Tange are great places for bird watching.

The northernmost part of the Wadden Sea is in Ho Bay near Skallingen. The unique nature area is a game and nature reserve and before long it will also have the status of national park.

The Wadden Sea island Fanø is located just off the coastal town of Esbjerg. It is an old maritime island and the special, Frisian inspired architectural style is particularly evident in Nordby and Sønderho. The tidal waters have a large impact on the island, and the approximately 15 km long, wide sand beach on the west coast. The beach is excellent for kite flying and beach sailing, and there is great opportunity to go amber hunting. In the middle of the island, you will among other things find wild rabbits, and the tongue of land south west of the island is home to large colonies of seals.

In Limfjorden fjord lies the island of Fur with beautiful hilly landscapes and cliffs, of particular interest are the large diatomite cliffs on the north side. They were formed 55 million years ago and you can find exciting fossils here. Fur can be reached by ferry from Branden.

Also in Limfjorden – off the coast from Struer – is the small island of Venø, which despite its small size has a varied nature and lovely swimming beaches. The islands’ vital connection is a small ferry from Kleppen.

The old towns of Lemvig, Struer and Skive are situated by Limfjorden. Struer is home to world-class sound and design represented by the company Bang & Olufsen. In Holstebro, culture is blooming – it is e.g. possible to view Giacometti's ”Woman on a cart”.

Herning in the middle of the Jutland heath is Denmark's textile city and an important exhibition place. In the charming old fjord town of Ringkøbing, the architect and fellow-townsman Ulrik Plesner has made his impression on the town with distinctive red brick houses, inspired by the local architectural style. Exciting gable decorations by local as well as famous artists is the landmark of Brande.

Hvide Sande (White Sand) on Holmsland Dune is a proper west Jutland fishing village, and so is Thyborøn, while the harbour city of Esbjerg has developed into Denmark's offshore capital. Founded in 1868, it is Denmark’s youngest city known for a network of winding streets, and it’s landmark is the nine meter high sculpture ”Man meets the sea” by Svend Wiig Hansen.

Tonnes of freshly caught fish are brought to land daily on the west coast, in Limfjorden it is mussels and oysters, and in the Wadden Sea, it is the small delicate brown shrimp. Also the lamb and cattle from the marshland are much-coveted.

Beach life and swimming are obvious and popular activities in West Jutland and there are excellent and unique angling waters, particularly in the streams and lakes. Surfers of every variety will find challenges at the west coast while beginners have perfect conditions in Ringkøbing Fjord.

Holstebro, Herning and Esbjerg all have excellent art museums. At Struer Museum, you can study the story behind Bang & Olufsen, and if you are interested in the more distant past, Hjerl Hede's Open-air Museum, which is situated beautifully in a heath landscape, brings it all to life. Sahl Church close to Hjerl Heath has a unique golden altar, and the Salling peninsula is home to Denmark's best preserved medieval fortress – Spøttrup.

West Jutland's special dune farms are probably best experienced at Holmslands Dune, where Abelines Farm, a former beach ranger farm, is left with all interior intact.

At Strandingsmuseet St. George, they tell stories about naval battles and shipwrecks along Jutland's west coast. And at the Fisheries and Maritime Museum in Esbjerg, there is a sealarium with a basin dedicated to seal pups – the so-called howlers that have been abandoned by their mothers.