Skagen
Country: Denmark · Region: Baltic
Skagen is Denmark's northernmost town located on a sand spit where the Kattegat and Skagerrak seas meet, known for its fishing industry and white sandy beaches. The town swells from 7,500 permanent residents to 60,000 during peak tourist season.
Top sights
Grenen (northernmost point where two seas meet), Råbjerg Mile (Europe's largest migrating dune), Skagen Lighthouse (Denmark's highest at 46m), Grenen Kunstmuseum (Skagen Painters), The Buried Church, Water Tower
Things to do
- Grenen
- The northernmost point in Denmark where the Kattegat and Skagerrak seas meet.
- Grenen Kunstmuseum
- Art museum featuring a vast collection of paintings from the famous Skagen Painters school of the late 19th century.
- Råbjerg Mile
- One of Europe's biggest migrating dunes moving approximately 15 metres per year eastward.
- Skagen Lighthouse
- Denmark's highest lighthouse at 46 metres, built in 1858.
Beaches
- Skagen Beaches
- Skagen is surrounded by fine white sandy beaches.
Where to eat
- Skagens Fiskerestaurant
- Fish restaurant at the harbour in a refurbished old fishing house.
- Pakhuset
- Fish restaurant at the harbour located in a refurbished old fishing warehouse.
Bars and nightlife
- Jakobs Café & Bar
- Popular café and bar in the city center.
Getting around
Bicycling is very popular with distributed bicycle paths throughout the area; the Sandormen sand train operates between Easter and week 43, carrying tourists from the parking lot to Grenen.
What to eat
Skagen is renowned for fresh seafood, particularly shrimps and fish products, available at harbour-side restaurants in refurbished old fishing houses like Skagens Fiskerestaurant and Pakhuset.
Tips
The Sandormen sand train only accepts cash and begins its first run at 10:00, making it a unique way to reach Grenen.
Best for
Beaches, bird watching, fishing, northern exploration
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