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Northernmost town in Denmark
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In the Danish language, the town is namesake of the very sand spit it is located on, and the name 'Skagen' can refer to both. In the English language, the spit is known as the Skaw Spit.
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Here you can see how candy is made, taste the sweets and buy some to take home.
The northernmost point in Denmark where Baltic sea and North sea meet.
One of the biggest migrating dunes in Europe. It is moving about 15 m per year eastward leaving a new land to be populated by plants and animals on the western side.
This church from the 14th century became buried by the moving sand dunes and is not in use anymore. Inside is now a tourist shop.
Built in 1858. 46 metres high and thereby the highest in Denmark. (Only open on weekends from Apr 1 to May 31, and from Sep 16 to Oct 31.)
A very good art museum showing a vast collection of paintings from the famous school of artists from the late 19th century, the Skagen Painters.
Built in 1934 and was in use until 1983. It is 34 metres high and contained 150,000 litres of water. 120 steps will take you to the top with a fantastic view of town.
Gastropub and restaurant at Grenen's parking lot, with a view at the two oceans.
Fish restaurant at the harbour.
Popular café and bar in the city center.
Restaurant with traditional Danish food.
Fish restaurant at the harbour.
Italian restaurant and pizzeria.
Popular café and bar in the city center.
Night club
Café and bar in the city center.
Youth hostel
By train
The semi-private Nordjyske Jernbaner railway runs between Frederikshavn, interchange with the national railway system, and Skagen.
By car
The easiest option is following the E45 highway to Frederikshavn and take national road 40 from there.
A very popular way of transport in the area is by bicycle on a distributed net of bicycle paths.
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