Helsingør, Denmark

Helsingør

Kronborg Castle, Hamlet's castle, guarding the strait to Sweden.

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Things to do

2 days in Helsingør

Day 1

  1. MorningTour Kronborg Castle, Hamlet's castle, and go down into the dark casemates to see Holger Danske.
  2. AfternoonVisit the M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, built around an old dry dock.
  3. EveningTake the 20-minute ferry to Helsingborg in Sweden for dinner, or walk the harbour.

Day 2

Visit the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk.

What to eat

Ice cream on the harbour and Danish smørrebrød.

Local tips

Make the most of Helsingør

Beat the crowds

Summer is busy at the castle. Mornings are calmer.

Best photo spot

Kronborg Castle from the harbour, with Sweden across the water.

Getting there

Trains from Copenhagen take about 45 minutes along the coast.

Don't miss nearby

The Louisiana art museum on the way from Copenhagen, and Helsingborg in Sweden.

Good to know

Ferries cross to Sweden every 20 minutes or so, a nice short trip. Some summers there are Hamlet performances at the castle.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Helsingør

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Plan your visit

Getting to Helsingør

Getting there

  • Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH)30 km away
  • Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH)45 km away
  • Copenhagen40 km away
  • Lund50 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryDenmark

Questions

Helsingør: good to know

Is Helsingør worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. Kronborg Castle, Hamlet's castle, guarding the strait to Sweden.

How many days do you need in Helsingør?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Helsingør?

You can visit all year. Summer is busy at the castle. Mornings are calmer.

How do you get to Helsingør?

The nearest airport is Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH), about 30 km away. Trains from Copenhagen take about 45 minutes along the coast.

What is there to see near Helsingør?

Nearby hidden places include Copenhagen (40 km), Lund (52 km) and Malmö (54 km).

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