Løkken, Denmark
Løkken | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Løkken seen from the dunes near the beach | |
| Coordinates: 57°22′14″N 9°43′00″E / 57.37056°N 9.71667°E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | North Jutland Region |
| Municipality | Hjørring Municipality |
| Founded | 1678 |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
| • Urban | 1,684 |
| • Urban density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
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Løkken is a town in Vendsyssel, Denmark with a population of 1,684 (1 January 2024). The town has historically been referred to as Løchen or Lykken. Originally, the town began as a fishing village with a successful shipping trade; today it is a popular tourist and vacationing destination.
The town is located in Hjørring Municipality within the North Jutland Region. Prior to the municipal reforms of 2007, Løkken had been part of Løkken-Vrå Municipality.