"Glad Fisk" Skulpture

“Glad Fisk” is a modern outdoor sculpture on Kystvejen in Hirtshals, created by Danish artist Erik Heide. The work plays with the question of what a happy fish might look like, and suggests its joy in a dynamic flick of the tail. Set close to the harbourfront road, the sculpture is easy to reach as a short stop off the Margueritruten. It offers a simple, light-hearted pause between the town streets and the port, and fits well into a quick walk along Kystvejen and the nearby waterfront.

Stop at “Glad Fisk” if you enjoy contemporary sculpture and small details in the streetscape. The piece is straightforward to view from Kystvejen and works well as a brief photo stop on a walk between town and harbour. Combine it with nearby galleries and museums for a low-key cultural break.

A light, playful sculpture worth a brief pause if you are already exploring Hirtshals on foot.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

10–20 minutes.

Best time to visit

Daytime, when the sculpture is clearly visible and you can combine it with a walk along Kystvejen and nearby streets.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Grønfeldt Værksted & Galleri(Arts and crafts)

  Local business · 114 m

• Trappen (stairway b/w the town and the port)

  Attraction · 121 m

• Visual artist Laila Pallisgaard

  Local business · 158 m

• Galleri Vetro

  Local business · 174 m

• Ulriks Ur-museum

  Museum · 197 m

• Hirtshals Museum (regional museum)

  Museum · 393 m

Frequently asked

Where is the “Glad Fisk” sculpture in Hirtshals?

The “Glad Fisk” sculpture stands on Kystvejen in Hirtshals, close to the harbour area. It is positioned so you can see it as part of a short walk along the road between the town and the port. If you follow the Margueritruten into Hirtshals and park nearby, it is only a brief walk away.

How long should I plan to spend at the “Glad Fisk” sculpture?

You only need a short time at “Glad Fisk”, as it is a single outdoor sculpture on Kystvejen. Many visitors stop for around 10 to 20 minutes to look at the work from different angles, take a few photos and then continue their walk or drive. It fits naturally into a wider stroll around Hirtshals.

Can I combine “Glad Fisk” with other sights in Hirtshals on foot?

Yes, the sculpture is close to several other places of interest in Hirtshals. From Kystvejen you can easily walk to Trappen between the town and the port, and to nearby spots such as Hirtshals Museum, Ulriks Ur-museum and Galleri Vetro. This makes it simple to build a short, varied route through the town centre.

Is there an entrance fee to see the “Glad Fisk” sculpture?

There is no entrance involved in viewing “Glad Fisk”, as it is an outdoor sculpture on Kystvejen in Hirtshals. You can walk up to it, look at it freely from the pavement and continue along the road. Any costs you may have will be related to general travel and parking in the town, not to the sculpture itself.

Who created the “Glad Fisk” sculpture in Hirtshals?

“Glad Fisk” was created by Danish artist Erik Heide. The work explores the idea of how a happy fish might appear, and suggests movement and cheerfulness through the way the fish flicks its tail. You can see the piece outdoors on Kystvejen as part of a short art-focused stroll in the town.

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