Skagen

Skagen
STUNNING, PICTURESQUE AND HIGHLY ADDICTIVE
Skagen is uniquely situated, right on top of Denmark, where two seas meet. Skagen, a 600 year old
market town, is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. The breathtaking scenery and light inspire artists,
poets and musicians, and the Skagen area is designated by the World Wide Fund for Nature as a rare,
authentic natural beauty spot, attracting visitors from all over the world. Experience the art by world
famed Skagen painters Ancher, Krøyer and more at Skagens Museum. Enjoy winding alleys in the
atmospheric old quarters, the vibrating atmosphere at the marina with enchanting open-air fish
restaurants serving freshly caught seafood. Browse the exclusive boutiques and galleries, soak up the
fresh air and the special Skagen light on one of the many sandy beaches surrounding Skagen.
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Skagen
QUICK FACTS
Language:
Danish
Distance from pier to city center:
1.2 km - 1200 yards
Currency: Danish Krona DKK
Transport to/from city center:
huttle bus
Downloadable map:
Skagen Town Center map
Transportation to/from airport :
Taxi. Aalborg Airport is situated approximately 100
km from Skagen.
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Skagen
SELECTED ATTRACTIONS
Skagens Museum:
2000 astounding works of art by the world famous
Skagen Artists (1871- 1935).
Michael & Anna Ancher’s House:
Authentic home of the artist couple Ancher.
The Buried Church:
The sand drift claimed and covered the church in 1795.
Only the tower is still visible.
Grenen
Råbjerg Mile:
The largest migrating sand dune in Northern
Grenen:
The Baltic Sea and the North Sea converge. Unique
nature phenomenon.
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Skagen
EXCITING EXTRAS
The Bustling Marina:
Open-air fish restaurants serving freshly caught
seafood.
The Grey Lighthouse:
Climb the 221 steps to the Grey Lighthouse and
enjoy the most amazing view over Skagen and
Grenen.
Brøndums Hotel:
A historic hotel from 1840 with an exquisite
cuisine.
Gammel (Old) Skagen:
Atmospheric, picturesque, tranquil and exclusive.
The Church of Skagen:
Enjoy a moment of peace and quiet inside this
beautiful church
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Skagen
VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS
Classic & Popular
Skagen Highlights:
Grenen, the very tip of Denmark, Skagens
Museum - art museum founded by the Skagen
Painters in 1908, Old Skagen on the west coast
and The Buried Church.
Raabjerg Mile & Eagle World:
Watch the world’s largest eagles and the
peregrine falcons show off their skills. Mount
the desert-like migrating dune, enjoy amazing
photo opportunities.
Skagen by Bike:
The marina area, the lighthouses, the Swedish
Seamen’s Church, Skagen’s Museum of Local
History, The Buried Church, Klitgaarden – former
royal summer residence. Combine the ease of
biking with sights.
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VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS
New & Adventurous
A Taste of Skagen:
Taste the famous Skagen Ham at the historic
Brøndums Hotel. Relish at The Skagen MicroBrewery - the process of brewing beer and tasting
of different kinds of speciality
Micro Brewery
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CONTACTS
[email protected]
Tel. +45 33 25 74 00
Nørregade 7B
DK-1165 Copenhagen K , Denmark