Skagen

Denmark

Grenen Skagen is a town in North Jutland.

Skagen (Pronounced "Skane") is the northernmost town in Denmark, with the northernmost point in Denmark, Grenen. This is where Kattegat (waters between Denmark and Sweden) and the Skagerrak (part of the North Sea) meet.

It is a town where the main turnover are the fishing fleet and the connected industries - food industries and different industries supporting the fleet. Second income is tourism. There are 8.900 habitants in the town but in the main tourist season the inhabitants increase up to 50-60,000 persons.

  • Bolcheriet, Havnevej 6, +45 9899 0007. Tu-Su 10AM-5PM. Here you can see how candy is made, taste the sweets and buy some to take home. Free.
  • Grenen. The northernmost point in Denmark where Baltic sea and North sea meet.
  • The Harbour. The main spot in summer where thousands of tourist frequents the different restaurants on the quay. The harbour itself is a big marina with many guesting boats from Norway, Sweden and Germany.
  • Råbjerg Mile. One of the biggest migrating dunes in Europe. It is moving about 15 meters pr. year eastward leaving a new land to be populated by plants and animals on the western side.
  • The Buried Church (Den tilsandede kirke), +45 9844 4371. This church from the 14th century became buried by the moving sand dunes and is not in use anymore. Inside is now a tourist shop. small fee.
  • Skagen Lighthouse, Corner of Markvej & Sct. Laurentii Road. 10:00-16:00. Built in 1858. 46 metres high and thereby the highest in Denmark. (Only open on weekends from April 1st till May 31st and from September 16th till October 31st) 10kr (5kr children).
  • Grenen Kunstmuseum, Fyrvej 40, +45 9844 2288. A very good art museum showing a vast collection of paintings from the famous school of artists from the late 19th century, the Skagen Painters. free.
  • Water Tower, Markvej/Sct. Laurentii Vej. 11AM-5PM. Built in 1934 and was in use until 1983. It is 34 metres high and contained 150,000 litres of water. 120 steps will take you to the top with a fantastic view of town. 10 Kr, children 5 Kr.

Bolcheriet, Havnevej 6, +45 9899 0007. Tu-Su 10AM-5PM. Here you can see how candy is made, taste the sweets and buy some to take home. Free.

Grenen. The northernmost point in Denmark where Baltic sea and North sea meet.

The Harbour. The main spot in summer where thousands of tourist frequents the different restaurants on the quay. The harbour itself is a big marina with many guesting boats from [[Norway]], [[Sweden]] and [[Germany]].

Råbjerg Mile. One of the biggest migrating dunes in Europe. It is moving about 15 meters pr. year eastward leaving a new land to be populated by plants and animals on the western side.

The Buried Church (Den tilsandede kirke), +45 9844 4371. This church from the 14th century became buried by the moving sand dunes and is not in use anymore. Inside is now a tourist shop. small fee.

Skagen Lighthouse, Corner of Markvej & Sct. Laurentii Road. 10:00-16:00. Built in 1858. 46 metres high and thereby the highest in Denmark. (Only open on weekends from April 1st till May 31st and from September 16th till October 31st) 10kr (5kr children).

Grenen Kunstmuseum, Fyrvej 40, +45 9844 2288. A very good art museum showing a vast collection of paintings from the famous school of artists from the late 19th century, the Skagen Painters. free.

Water Tower, Markvej/Sct. Laurentii Vej. 11AM-5PM. Built in 1934 and was in use until 1983. It is 34 metres high and contained 150,000 litres of water. 120 steps will take you to the top with a fantastic view of town. 10 Kr, children 5 Kr.

  • Fishing: The harbour in Skagen is a good place to fish, because of the two seas meeting at Grenen.
  • Bird watching: 'Grenen' and the areas right south west of it is one of the best spots in Denmark watching migrating birds and the town is visited by hundreds of bird watchers in spring and fall.
  • Beach Life: Skagen is surrounded of fine white beaches.

  • Skagen Kultur & Fritidscenter: Indoor swimming, Handball, Volley, Badminton. Does also have a small restaurant.
  • SkawBowling: A bowling center with 8 bowling lanes, pool tables, slot machines and a restaurant.

Amber and different handicrafts

Skagen is well known for its fish products in general and for its fresh cooked shrimps in particular. Enjoy them on the quey at the small restaurants in the old fishing houses or bring them with you home.

  • Restaurant De 2 Have, Fyrvej 42, +45 98 44 24 35. Gastropub and restaurant at Grenen's parking lot, with a view at the two oceans.
  • Pakhuset, Rødspættevej 6, +45 98 44 20 00. Fish restaurant at the harbour.
  • Jakobs Café & Bar, Havnevej 4A, +45 98 44 16 90. Popular café and bar in the city center.
  • Bodilles Kro, Østre Strandvej 11, +45 98 44 33 00. Restaurant with traditional Danish food.
  • Skagen Fiskerestaurant, Fiskehuskaj 13, +45 98 44 35 44. Fish restaurant at the harbour.
  • Restaurante Firenze, Havnevej 9, +45 98 45 19 22. Italian restaurant and pizzeria.

Restaurant De 2 Have, Fyrvej 42, +45 98 44 24 35. Gastropub and restaurant at Grenen's parking lot, with a view at the two oceans.

Pakhuset, Rødspættevej 6, +45 98 44 20 00. Fish restaurant at the harbour.

Jakobs Café & Bar, Havnevej 4A, +45 98 44 16 90. Popular café and bar in the city center.

Bodilles Kro, Østre Strandvej 11, +45 98 44 33 00. Restaurant with traditional Danish food.

Skagen Fiskerestaurant, Fiskehuskaj 13, +45 98 44 35 44. Fish restaurant at the harbour.

Restaurante Firenze, Havnevej 9, +45 98 45 19 22. Italian restaurant and pizzeria.

  • Jakobs Café & Bar, Havnevej 4A, +45 98 44 16 90. Popular café and bar in the city center.
  • Boddy Holly Skagen, Havnevej 16. Night club
  • Green's Pub & Café, Havnevej 3A, +45 98 45 15 85. Café and bar in the city center.

Jakobs Café & Bar, Havnevej 4A, +45 98 44 16 90. Popular café and bar in the city center.

Boddy Holly Skagen, Havnevej 16. Night club

Green's Pub & Café, Havnevej 3A, +45 98 45 15 85. Café and bar in the city center.