Location: Skagen
Top Things to do in Skagen
The 10 Best Things to do in Skagen, Jutland
A large, busy harbor doesn’t dampen the charm of Skagen’s older neighborhoods, which offer distinctive yellow houses, great museums, ceramic and glass art galleries, and bike rental outlets. Harbourside restaurants serve fish fresh off the boats. If you’re used to Caribbean beaches, this will take some getting used to, but we bet Skagen’s craggy charms will win you over.
Restaurants in Skagen
1. Anchers Hus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
The home of Skagen painters Anna and Michael Ancher, presented exactly the same way as it was when Anna Ancher died in 1935 with their personal possessions along with 280+ artworks hanged or placed around the house. Also includes cafe, museum store and a space for small special exhibitions.
Reviewed By atlanticophelia
If you're the least interested in paintings or the life of artists, do go here. The house of Anna and Michael Ancher is crammed with paintings, atmosphere and so many stories.
2. Grenen
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4.5 based on 1,680 reviews
Reviewed By denmark98 - Copenhagen, Denmark
If you live for and love nature then this is for you This is a unique experience because of the two bodies of water meeting and I was totally mesmerized by watching the waves collide from their each direction. We head sending weather, which helps but we would have gone in any weather. While we were there the seal were playing in the water and that made it be also intriguing to watch their heads bob up and down in the surf. Finally from grenen we walked west to the most northern point in Denmark along the coast and then further to "gammel Skagen" to the sunset point to see the sun go down. We really enjoyed the grenen, the nature and the walk to the sunset.
3. Skagens Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 694 reviews
Art museum in Skagen founded in 1908, and exhibiting an extensive collection of works by famous members of the colony of Skagen Painters who lived and worked in the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Names include P. S. Krøyer, Anna Ancher, Michael Ancher, Laurits Tuxen, Viggo Johansen, Marie Krøyer and Holger Drachmann.
Reviewed By Islands4me22 - Rocklin, United States
We visited the Skagens Museum during a Viking cruise excursion and learned so much about the artists and history of the area while listening to the guide describe the beautiful works of art. Summer evening on Skagen Sanderstrand, 1893, was my favorite painting.
4. Skagens Bamsemuseum
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By lilletraveler - Assens, Denmark
It is a very unique museum, I loved it. The bears are really cute and I think all children and the adults who never forgot the child inside them should go and visit this museum. You can buy also really cool souvenirs and the lady behind the reception was very kind and helpful. Wish I found out earlier about this museum.
5. Drachmanns Hus
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
The home of poet, writer and Skagen painter Holger Drachmann from 1902 until his death in 1908. Opened to the public as a museum in 1911 and is today a part of Art Museums of Skagen. Drachmanns Hus is currently closed but will reopen 23 June, 2020.
6. Rabjerg Mile
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By Zentantrapleasure - Kolding, Denmark
Fab place for Denmark. Beautiful and spetacular. Fun for all ages.Easy to overview. You need good legs, bike or a car to get there
7. Skagen Lystbaadehavn
8. Skagen Graa Fyr
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4.0 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By beingkinetic - Södertälje, Sweden
First things first: 1. An enchanting view of the Kattegat, Grenen and also the North sea 2. The exhibition about the birds is packed with information. If you are a novice/wannabe bird-watcher, you can spend an entire day 3. If you are a WW-II enthusiast, there are several bunkers, around 700mt from the lighthouse, along the coast(clearly visible from the top of the lighthouse, to the south) There are around 200 steps, numbered in the descending order. Some steps have information written. The cafe serves a delicious 'Æblekage' - the traditional Danish apple trifle. One can simply walk to beach. Note: Strong winds may hit you when atop the lighthouse, hence, if you are carrying an infant or susceptible to cold, ensure to cover your nose and ears :)
9. Vippefyret
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4.0 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Sausagebap769 - Helmsdale, United Kingdom
Love love love fabulous amazing amazing views quite ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely walk out to the light house picturesque panaramic veiws
10. The sand-covered church
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3.5 based on 350 reviews
Reviewed By Arnold1936 - Coral Gables, United States
It is part of the tour that takes place from the Downtown to visit different sites, from where the Baltic Sea meets the North Sea, and we continue to visit this church that is half buried by the dunes, it is an attraction to visit, you must to walking a portion from the bus to the Church, it takes about 8 minutes to arrive, everything is in the open countryside, there is no place to take shelter if it rains.
