Skagen is geographically located at the top of Denmark, putting it at the very top of the continent of Europe. Here the two seas – The Baltic and the North Sea – and the whole world meet. At Grenen, the headland of the Skagen Odde spit, you can actually stand with one foot in the Baltic and one in the North Sea!
Next to Tivoli in Copenhagen and Legoland in Billund, Skagen is the most sought after tourism destination in Denmark. But Skagen is also a brand, which people all over the world associate with quality of life and beauty.
The imposing countryside is exceptionally varied and marked by the changeable climate and rich fauna plantations, heaths, bogs, sand dunes and 65km (40 miles) of white, sandy beaches. The sun shines for around 2,000 hours annually, which makes Skagen the sunniest place in Denmark.
The Port of Skagen is Denmark’s largest fishing harbour. In spite of this, it has retained the charming harbour atmosphere with restaurants in old fish warehouses surrounding the bustling marina.
The town of Skagen, which is a 600-yearold market town has a unique setting and a fascinating history. For generations, it has been painted and depicted by artists and poets because of the remarkable Skagen light, the picturesque yellow fishermen’s homes with the red tiled roofs and white edgings, the spectacular scenery and the lives and dealings of the fishing community. Even the great Danish poet Hans Christian Andersen lost his heart to Skagen.
Skagen had its heyday as an artists’ colony between the late 1870’s and the early 20th century, when the formerly unknown fishing village became an international and fashionable venue for young artists. Today Skagen’s Museum houses numerous works of art by artists such as P.S. Kroyer, Michael and Anna Ancher and Laurits Tuxen.
The shopping facilities in Skagen are exceptional – art galleries, handicraft shops, Danish design, jewellery, amber and fashion. The pedestrian street, just 5 minutes walk from the terminal, has a bustling yet intimate shopping atmosphere.
From Skagen excursions can also be made to many interesting attractions within up to one hour’s drive away.
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