Helsingor

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Helsingor
Helsingor
Helsingor
Helsingor
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Framed by long stretches of beach and verdant forests, this Danish port town is also home to a castle made famous in William Shakespeare.

The Danish town of Helsingør faces the glistening water of the Øresund Sound, surrounded by pretty beaches and nature trails. Walk along cobblestone streets past historical architecture, visit museums and discover Nordic legends. Bike along unhurried coastal roads to beachside villages, thick woodland and picnic areas.

Start your visit at Kronborg Slot, a majestic Renaissance castle dating back to 1420. It has since been a tollhouse, a royal residence, a military barracks and the setting for Hamlet’s Elsinore Castle. Marvel at the huge ramparts, peek inside lavish royal halls and visit the spine-tingling dungeon. Notice the statue of Holger Danske, a Viking hero rumored to return to life if Denmark is ever in danger.

The pretty town center is characterized by a neat collection of narrow lanes and pedestrian-only streets. Admire colorful low-rise houses, timber-framed cottages and Gothic stone buildings. Today many double as handicraft stores, fashion outlets, pubs and cafés. Visit the 13th-century Saint Olai’s Church, medieval Carmelite Monastery and Sankt Mariæ Kirke, decorated with 15th-century frescoes.

Helsingør’s museums showcase the town’s long history. Investigate antique pottery, Viking coins and ship timber at Helsingør Bymuseum, set in a former sailors’ hospital. Learn about the town’s seafaring heritage at the subterranean M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark. Attend art exhibitions, live music events and movie screenings at Kulturværftet.

Enjoy a walk in glorious nature while following the trails of nearby woods and forests. Egebæksvang, Hammermøllen and Teglstrup Hegn are all less than a 15-minute drive away. Travel along the coastal road to beaches, such as Hellebæk Strand and Hornbæk Strand, which are uncrowded even in the summer.

Located in North Sealand, Helsingør is just a 45-minute drive from Copenhagen and well connected by public trains. Travel between the town’s major attractions comfortably on foot. Adopt the Danish style and explore areas outside of town on rented bicycles. For a change of scenery, cross the strait on a ferryboat to the lively Swedish city of Helsingborg.

Marienlyst Strandhotel
Marienlyst Strandhotel
4 out of 5
Nordre Strandvej 2, Helsingor
The price is P13,549 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P13,549
P16,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Helsingor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Some disappointing lapses
"The hotel is very nice and the staff are friendly and helpful. Some things were surprising though in a hotel of this quality - the curtains not being of sufficient quality to keep out any of the bright sunlight, the only way to turn on the fan was by climbing up on the bed, the tv remote not working. ..."

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Marienlyst Strandhotel
Hotel Sleep2Night
Hotel Sleep2Night
3 out of 5
Industrivej 19, Helsingor
The price is P7,247 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
P7,247
P9,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Helsingor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Near by public transport options - common kitchen area access- superb breakfast option"

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2024

Hotel Sleep2Night
Hotel Hamlet
Hotel Hamlet
3 out of 5
5 Bramstræde, Helsingor
The price is P6,226 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
P6,226
P7,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Helsingor. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (773 reviews)
"It's convenience to the Castle."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

Hotel Hamlet
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