She came for the Waves – Stayed for Life in Thy

The couple also considered France and Portugal, but there was something about life in Thy that drew them in.

Here, surfing could become a larger part of their lives while at the same time offering their children a childhood that reflected the family’s values.

- We feel that our children have the freedom and space to develop as individuals, and there is a wonderful focus on free play and equality. We could sense that we all felt at home, says Nina Uffelmann.

Nina works as a self-employed psychologist and conducts consultations online.

Over the years, she has also built a professional life in Thy, where she offers, among other things, therapeutic walk-and-talk sessions in nature.

- It is my favourite way of working because there is so much value in using nature in that way, she explains.

Although moving to another country was not entirely without concerns, the family remains very happy, six years later, that Thy became their home.

- The language and everything else quickly fell into place. There is a unique welfare society here that takes care of people and provides a strong sense of security and community. There is also so much space, open landscapes, and incredible nature that makes me feel free, she says.