Skagen

Skagen


Skagen is geographically located at the top of Denmark and at the same time on top of the European continent. Here the two seas - The Baltic Sea 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 Sea and one foot in the North Sea! The sun shines for around 2.000 hours annually, which makes Skagen the sunniest place in Denmark.

The town of Skagen - a 600 year old market town - has a unique setting and a fascinating history. For generations, it has been painted and depicted by artists and poets. Even the famous fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen lost his heart to Skagen.

Shopping in Skagen is always a treat. Whether you are on the lookout for designer clothes, ceramics or glassware, the famous Skagen watches or handmade amber jewellery, you'll find them all. Skagen is renowned for its high quality food products and delicacies, and it’s wonderful freshly caught fish and shellfish.



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Step Ashore In Skagen, Denmark's Tip

Skagen - at the top of Denmark Overview If you take a look at a map of Denmark, you will see that the country consists of hundreds of islands of varying sizes and shapes, plus a large peninsula that seems to point upwards as it projects out i … Read more

Skagen welcomes two newcomers this summer

Holland America Line’s Ryndam and Kristina Cruises’ Kristina Katarina called Skagen for the first time this summer.Read more

Frederikshavn awaits first call

Frederikshavn is able to accommodate larger vessels than its sister port in Cruise TopDenmark, Skagen.Read more

Skagen calls almost double in 2010

Skagen in northern Denmark is due to receive nine calls this year compared to five in 2009.Read more

Lat: 57°43'12" N

Lon: 10°36'60" E

Port Contact

Vestre Strandvej 10
9990 Skagen, Denmark

Phone:+45 98 45 80 08
E-Mail:firj@frederikshavn.dk
Web:www.cruisetopdenmark.com


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):7-9
Max. Air draught (m):no restrictions
Anchorage Available:yes
Anchorage Compulsory:no
Pilotage Compulsory:no
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:0.5 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):no limit
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Attraction & Excursions

Skagens Museum

houses the works by the famous Skagen Painters. The art works reflect the period of naturalism and plein air painting in the end of the 19 th. century when the Skagens artist’s colony flourished.

Skagen's Museum of Local History

is a combined open-air and exhibition museum displaying houses from 3 periods of Skagen’s history and the exciting tales of sea and rescue feats in Skagen over the last 200 years.

Raabjerg Mile

the largest migrating dune in Denmark formed on the west coast in the 16 th century during the great sand drift. The impressive scenery of this mini desert is a must when visiting Skagen.

The Eagle World

A unique experience. Watch the eagles being fed at close hand and flying freely over the top of Denmark. Enjoy the lightning speed of the beautiful falcons as they demonstrate their aerial skills.