Helsingor Havn
Helsingor Havn
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OCDane
Los Angeles, CA976 contributions
July 2020
The harbor here is a mix of old 16th century buildings with ferries that leave every 15 min to Sweden. If you can find a guided tour you will get a lot of information you would not get by just walking around. You can find old houses (museums) that look like the 16th century houses did inside for very small amounts ($3-4)
Written 10 July 2020
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Brian T
London, UK8,046 contributions
July 2022
Helsingor is a beautifully quaint little harbour town about a 30 minute train ride north of Copenhagen, and is certainly worth a visit. The actual historic harbour area is just a short walk from the train station. Walk north on Havnegarde and you’ll come to a series of old piers, with the turrets of Hamlet’s castle in the background. Just sit for while on the harbour front, and take in the splendid sights which surround you - the fabulous Kronborg Slot, historic boats in the old harbour, the shiny statue of Han (the ‘Little Merman’, created in polished steel as a companion piece to Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid sculpture); the huge sculpture of ‘Heracles og Hydraen’ (‘Heracles and the Hydra ‘) on the north pier, and the striking entrance to the National Maritime Museum, built underground in the old dry docks of the revamped shipyard at the harbour. Naturally your gaze will reach out across the strait to the distant shores of Sweden, and the ferries going backwards and forwards between the two countries. And don’t forget to behind you; you can’t help but notice the steeples of historic St Olaf’s church, and its near neighbour, St Mary’s Church and Carmelite Monastery.
Don’t restrict your visit to just the town’s historic harbour. The whole town of Helsingor is seriously beautiful , and deserves a thorough explore. Sometimes known in English as Elsinore, King Eric founded Helsingør back in the 1420s to tax foreign ships passing through the Øresund Strait. To do that they needed a big castle, hence the huge Kronborg Slot (which I have reviewed separately). The city’s economy has long revolved around the sea, whether it be industry or transport.
Helsingor is perfect for a wander as the town centre has quite a few pedestrian streets. The city’s main streets are lined with shops and restaurants and don’t particularly stand-out, but the side alleys are a different story. It’s where Helsingør’s charm and historic beauty shines through. Make sure you fins the ancient Anna Queens Stræde and Kirkestræde, as you’ll see some of the city’s historic character first hand. Also check out
Strandgade street, as on this street you’ll find some of the oldest houses in the city, as the area used to be Helsingor’s old waterfront. Don’t miss that white old white on the corner of Strandgade and Skyttenstraede; the house dates back to 1577.
Just wander; Helsingor is small, and it is difficult to get lost. Visit its ancient churches, an its pretty square lined with cafes and restaurants. It’s a beautiful town. It’s reasonably flat, though some of the ancient streets are cobbled and may not be the easiest to navigate for those using wheelchairs.
Don’t restrict your visit to just the town’s historic harbour. The whole town of Helsingor is seriously beautiful , and deserves a thorough explore. Sometimes known in English as Elsinore, King Eric founded Helsingør back in the 1420s to tax foreign ships passing through the Øresund Strait. To do that they needed a big castle, hence the huge Kronborg Slot (which I have reviewed separately). The city’s economy has long revolved around the sea, whether it be industry or transport.
Helsingor is perfect for a wander as the town centre has quite a few pedestrian streets. The city’s main streets are lined with shops and restaurants and don’t particularly stand-out, but the side alleys are a different story. It’s where Helsingør’s charm and historic beauty shines through. Make sure you fins the ancient Anna Queens Stræde and Kirkestræde, as you’ll see some of the city’s historic character first hand. Also check out
Strandgade street, as on this street you’ll find some of the oldest houses in the city, as the area used to be Helsingor’s old waterfront. Don’t miss that white old white on the corner of Strandgade and Skyttenstraede; the house dates back to 1577.
Just wander; Helsingor is small, and it is difficult to get lost. Visit its ancient churches, an its pretty square lined with cafes and restaurants. It’s a beautiful town. It’s reasonably flat, though some of the ancient streets are cobbled and may not be the easiest to navigate for those using wheelchairs.
Written 5 September 2022
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permia
Ireland64,715 contributions
Oct 2021
We enjoyed a stroll around the busy area, on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning. We weren’t availing of any of the ferries and cruises, thus no deadlines.
Fine impressive ferry ships that ply the maritime route to Sweden were great to see.
Fine impressive ferry ships that ply the maritime route to Sweden were great to see.
Written 11 January 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,568 contributions
July 2024 • Friends
We spent some time walking around this area. It is very popular with a great museum, the castle and the train/ferry terminals. Lots of people around. The old ship building and dry dock areas have been transformed into modern leisure usages.
Written 6 July 2024
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Kjaerh
Helsingoer, Denmark28 contributions
July 2017 • Solo
Italy 🇮🇹 visits the food market in Helsingør with Their traditional porchetta wrapped in modern surroundings. Potatoes fried with rosemary. Good and better if you skip the spicy 🌶 sauce.
Written 1 July 2017
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springbank
Greve, Denmark3,901 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
Some called it the prity harbor in Denmark! Port of Scandlines ferries to and from Helsingborg and also large marina.
Kulturhavn Kronborg is the common name for the new port area of Helsingor where culture builds on the martinis hour past.
Here you will find " He ", Elmgreen & Dragset's first permanent outdoor sculpture in Denmark. Denmark's national icon - " The Little Mermaid " - received a male counterpart!
Helsingor Nordhavn located north of Elsinore center close to the castle Kronborg. The narrowest point between Denmark and Sweden are right at Elsinore. The port is a large and modern marina, which offers virtually every amenity. You will find both provisioning, sailer stores and restuarants in the port area. Helsingor Nordhavn was built as fishing and yacht harbor of Elsinore in the years 1932-1934 and expanded in the early 1970s to the present size.
Kulturhavn Kronborg is the common name for the new port area of Helsingor where culture builds on the martinis hour past.
Here you will find " He ", Elmgreen & Dragset's first permanent outdoor sculpture in Denmark. Denmark's national icon - " The Little Mermaid " - received a male counterpart!
Helsingor Nordhavn located north of Elsinore center close to the castle Kronborg. The narrowest point between Denmark and Sweden are right at Elsinore. The port is a large and modern marina, which offers virtually every amenity. You will find both provisioning, sailer stores and restuarants in the port area. Helsingor Nordhavn was built as fishing and yacht harbor of Elsinore in the years 1932-1934 and expanded in the early 1970s to the present size.
Written 7 September 2015
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nancy s
Denville, NJ2,236 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
We took the train from Central Station Copenhagen to Helsingborg. When you arrive and exit the station into a square, you immediately see Elsinore Castle. We walked the streets passing a variety of shops. Along the shore there’s an unusual work of art, a big fish made from plastic scraps. After visiting Hamlet’s castle it was time for lunch, during which a marching band pasted by. All in all a fun day.
Written 5 May 2017
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Rita K
Alberta, Canada210 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
It is a cute Danish town in the spirit of the Middle Ages. Do not miss a Renaissance Festival in October. Lot of performances in Kronborg (Hamlet) Castle. Make a picture with silver statue in harbor (brother of Mermaid). Make a short visit a Marine Museum there.
In town we like the Helsingor Domkirke and St.Marie Kirke.
Delicious bakery Fru Bjerg's Conditori.
Enjoyed the narrow streets and Middle Age buildings.
In town we like the Helsingor Domkirke and St.Marie Kirke.
Delicious bakery Fru Bjerg's Conditori.
Enjoyed the narrow streets and Middle Age buildings.
Written 21 October 2016
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uncleglyn
Holt, UK111 contributions
Sept 2016
What a lovely place; I think I could easily live here. The people are friendly, the waterside is beautiful and Kronberg Castle is just a short walk away. It's easy to park a car if you're driving.
Written 21 September 2016
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334Traveller
Toronto, Canada107 contributions
June 2014 • Friends
We were shocked to travel to Helsingor to see the Hamlet castle (excellent) and charming little town of Helsingor... only to find the entire town closed for the entire day... Granted it was Sunday but this is a tourist town and we were there mid-day to find the streets relatively empty and depressing... would not plan on seeing much of the town if you don't visit during business hours only... quite disappointing
Written 3 July 2014
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We are travelling to Helsingor and then to Helsingborg. Is it possible to leabe luggage at the train station and then tour the castle and sites inHelisingor?
Written 7 August 2019
I think there were lockers at the station but if not then there definitely were at the Arts Centre in front of the Castle
Written 7 August 2019
Hello.
We are traveling to Copenhagen at the end of September 2017 and we plan to visit Sweden and Norway too. We were going to go over to Malmo but after further consideration thought we could skip that and head over to Helsingborg from Helsingor. Can anyone advise or have any good ferry links as I'm struggling a little as I've not been to the area before. We will be travelling on foot.
Thanks in advance
Written 7 March 2017
There appeared to be a lot of ferry traffic around the harbour, not sure where they were going. Google ferries from ------ to ------ and you will get lots of info, good luck.
Written 7 March 2017
Hello, We will be travelling to Helsingor Aug. 8th (Sunday) from 8 am to 6 pm. Would you please recommend the best way to see the Old town from the cruise ship terminal? also must see attraction or a recommended walking tour package? Is the city centre or main attractions nearby within walking distance from the cruise terminal or would we need to take a bus, train or tram? Thank you
Written 17 July 2016
I have been to Helsingor not sure about Helsingborg, maybe that is the Swedish side?
Written 17 July 2016
Are there trains that will take you to Helsingor from central Copenhagen?
Written 10 May 2016
Yes, it's a very straightforward journey and Helsingor is the end of the line so you can't miss it. Try to pick up a timetable for the return journey in Copenhagen as Helsingor station isn't very user-friendly.
Written 11 May 2016
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