Elsinore Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Denmark
About Elsinore
Until the Middle Ages, Elsinore was nothing but a small trading post. But endowed by the proximity to Sweden, a mere 5 km (3 miles) across one of Europe's most strategically important straits, Øresund, Elsinore since grew into one of Denmark's most important cities. During the 15th century, when Denmark controlled the lands of Southern Sweden, King Eric of Pomarania build two fortifications; Krogen in Elsinore, which would later develop into the famous Kronborg castle, and Kernen (Kärnan) across the strait inHelsingborgto guard the entrance to the strait, and subsequently introduced the oft hated Øresund tolls for all passing foreign ships. These ships had to pay the tolls at the docks of Elsinore, and hence used the city for provisioning as well. The history of the toll lasted until 1857,
Top Attractions in Elsinore
Explore the best things to see and do in Elsinore:
- ★Casino Marienlyst
- ★Danmarks Tekniske Museum
- ★Flynderupgård Museet
- ★Handels og Søfartsmuseet
- ★Helsingør Bådudlejning
- ★Helsingør Bymuseum
- ★Helsingør Cinema Center
- ★Helsingør Cykeludlejning
Where to Eat in Elsinore
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bistro Francophile
- 🍴Byens Spisehus
- 🍴Kronborg Havbad
- 🍴La Dolce Vita
- 🍴Madam Sprunck
- 🍴Rådmand Davids Hus
Where to Stay in Elsinore
- 🏨Comwell Borupgaard
- 🏨Danhostel Helsingør Vandrehjem
- 🏨Helsingør Camping
- 🏨Hotel & Casino Marienlyst
- 🏨Hotel Madam Spruck
- 🏨Hotel Skandia
Elsinore Travel Guide Sections
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