Frederikshavn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Skagen which includes a windmill
Skagen which includes interior views
Frederikshavn
Skagen
Bangsbo Estate which includes a windmill and tranquil scenes
This Jutland port town has art galleries, beaches, a botanical garden and a festival recreating the town’s centuries-old history.

Frederikshavn is a busy port town with a collection of galleries, museums and performing arts centers. It also has a historic fishing quarter, pretty beaches and a lively festival celebrating the town’s maritime heritage. Visit Frederikshavn on the Baltic Sea coast of Nordjylland, a northern region of the Jutland peninsula.

Cutting through the heart of town is the pedestrianized shopping street, Danmarksgade. Discover a mix of old merchant houses and modern buildings with boutiques, fashion retailers and restaurants. Find major attractions nearby, including the 19th-century Frederikshavn Kirke. See work by national artists, such as landscape painter Karl Bovin, and a large bookplate collection at Frederikshavn Art Museum.

Come to the harbor to see remnants of an old citadel. Krudttårnet is a 17th-century former defense tower with exhibits of artillery and the town’s naval history. A short walk from here is the idyllic fishing hamlet of Fiskerklyngen. Notice the yellow-painted houses typical of Nordjylland that line peaceful cobblestone lanes.

Visit the Bangsbo neighborhood, south of Frederikshavn’s town center. Find displays of antique furniture, military objects, figureheads and a 12th-century Viking ship at Bangsbo Museum. Admire colorful flowerbeds, enjoy a picnic and see deer at Bangsbo Botaniske Have. Explore a series of German-built bunkers at Bangsbo Fort Bunker Museum.

Throughout the summer, Frederikshavn’s beaches are perfect for enjoying Denmark’s long hours of sunshine. Palm Beach is a popular spot, with public barbecues, safe swimming areas and volleyball courts. Catch a ferryboat to Hirsholm, a small island with quieter beaches.

Enjoy Tordenskioldsdage in June. This festival spreads across the town’s harbor and streets, featuring battle reenactments, concerts, costume parades and food markets.

Frederikshavn is easy to reach by catching a train from Aarhus, Billund, Copenhagen or Odense. Get around the town center on foot. In the summer, use free town bike rentals. The town’s location on the northeast coast of Jutland is ideal for daytrips to Skagen, Denmark’s northernmost town.

Where to stay in Frederikshavn

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Nordstrand
Quality Hotel The Reef
Quality Hotel The Reef
4 out of 5
Tordenskjoldsgade 14, Frederikshavn
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$216 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$216
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Frederikshavn. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (999 reviews)
"Property bar & restaurant were not open on a Thursday night. This was a surprise"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Quality Hotel The Reef
Best Western Hotel Herman Bang
Best Western Hotel Herman Bang
3 out of 5
Tordenskjoldsgade 3, Frederikshavn
The price is AU$194 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Frederikshavn. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (999 reviews)
"Very nice option."

Reviewed on 13 Oct. 2024

Best Western Hotel Herman Bang
Hotel Frederikshavn
Hotel Frederikshavn
3 out of 5
Tordenskjoldsgade 15B, Frederikshavn
The price is AU$189 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Frederikshavn. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a handy location for rail and ferry travel. Really good selection of options for breakfast. Just find it a bit much to have to pay for a cup of coffee outside of meal times when many places in the world provide that for free."

Reviewed on 24 Sep. 2024

Hotel Frederikshavn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartments by Jutlandia
Apartments by Jutlandia
3.5 out of 5
1 Havnepladsen, Frederikshavn
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Frederikshavn. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Tordenskjold and ...
Apartments by Jutlandia
Charming log cabin with sauna, Finnish wooden bath and panoramic view, 800 metres from the coast.
Charming log cabin with sauna, Finnish wooden bath and panoramic view, 800 metres from the coast.
Frederikshavn
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Frederikshavn. Enjoy a sauna, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bornebunker ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Urige Blockhütte, etwas in die Jahre gekommen
"Das Haus ist groß und sauber. Etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber urig. Blick aufs Wasser, aber zum Wasser ist es zu Fuß zu weit. Dort ist eine große Bundesstraße zwischen. Erwähnenswert ist auch, dass das Haus auf einer Anhöhe steht und man nur über eine große Treppe zum Haus kommt. Die Autos parken ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2024

Charming log cabin with sauna, Finnish wooden bath and panoramic view, 800 metres from the coast.
Inviting cottage with modern facilities and beautiful panoramic sea view.
Inviting cottage with modern facilities and beautiful panoramic sea view.
Frederikshavn
Stay at this vacation home in Frederikshavn. Enjoy a pool table and housekeeping. Popular attractions Mollehuset and Bornebunker Paa Bangsbo Fort are located ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Schönes Ferienhaus mit viel Pkatz
"Es war eine schöne erlebnisreiche Urlaubswoche"

Reviewed on 13 Oct. 2024

Inviting cottage with modern facilities and beautiful panoramic sea view.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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