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Hirsholm is one of six small islands 7 km to the northeast of Frederikshavn: Hirsholm, Græsholm, Lilleholm, Deget, Tyvholm and Kølpen. Only Hirsholm is inhabited, with 17 houses and a 27 metre high lighthouse from 1886. Besides being noted for its high population of birds, Hirsholm also sports some excellent beaches and a relatively large number of bunkers, dating back to World War II.
Hirsholmene is a group of ten small Danish islands in the Kattegat; Hirsholm, Græsholm, Lilleholm, Tyvholm, Kølpen and Deget, located approximately 7 km to the northeast of Frederikshavn. Noted for their impressive bird populations, the islands have been a Danish nature reserve since 1938.
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Palmestranden
In the northern part of Frederikshavn, there is also a nice beach. You can easily get here by bike, and it can be worth it spending some time at the beach. During the summer there is imported Italian palms, beach volley courts and barbecue. Also close to a Small marina with a restaurant. Enjoy the view of Hirsholmene.
Nordre Skanse
Defensive works built by German troops 1627-29 to protect them against the Danish Navy.
Indoor playground for children, there are arcade machines, jumping castle, trampolines and lots more. Also has a café.
This is a cluster of fishermen's cottages in oldest part of Frederikshavn from the 16th century, but the houses you can see now are from the 18th century.
Krudttårnet
Martello tower built in 1686-1690. The top floor (cannon deck) houses a range of artillery. The lower floors have exhibitions of the history of Fladstrand and the harbor. Citadel Fladstr. was used as a base by the Danish Navy during the Great Northern War (1709–20) and the war against GB (1807–14). Tordenskioldsdage is a historic festival that with a spectacular staging of the Powder Tower brings the audience back to the year 1717.
The city swim hall is near the center of the city and 100m from the pedestrian street. Fitness and massage and a cafeteria.