Skagen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Skagen

Skagen (Danish: [ˈskɛˀjn̩]) is the northernmost town in Denmark, with the northernmost point in Denmark, Grenen. This is where Kattegat (waters between Denmark and Sweden) and the Skagerrak (part of the North Sea) meet. It is a town where the main turnover are the fishing fleet and the connected industries - food industries and different industries supporting the fleet. Second income is tourism. There are 7,500 permanent habitants in the town (2023), but in the main tourist season the population increase up to 60,000.

Top Attractions in Skagen

Explore the best things to see and do in Skagen:

• ★Bolcheriet
• ★Grenen
• ★Grenen Kunstmuseum
• ★Råbjerg Mile
• ★Skagen Lighthouse
• ★The Buried Church (Den tilsandede kirke)
• ★The Harbour
• ★Water Tower

Where to Eat in Skagen

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Bodilles Kro
• 🍴Jakobs Café & Bar
• 🍴Pakhuset
• 🍴Restaurant De 2 Have
• 🍴Restaurante Firenze
• 🍴Skagen Fiskerestaurant

Where to Stay in Skagen

• 🏨Aalbæk Gl. Kro
• 🏨Brøndums Hotel
• 🏨Clausens Hotel
• 🏨Color Hotel Skagen
• 🏨Danhostel Skagen Vandrerhjem
• 🏨Hotel Petit

Skagen Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: