Things To Do in Skagen
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Skagen Attractions
Since it opened in 1907, Skagen Havn (Skagen Harbor) has been one of the major attractions of the town. It's seen at its best when the boats come back to land their catches (times vary). For early risers, the fish auction at the crack of dawn is a popular attraction. Mid-May to mid-October, the oldest part of the harbor is a haven for the boating crowds centered around one of the marinas. Many yachting people in Jutland use Skagen as their favorite harbor haven.
Gammel Skagen (Old Town) lies 2.5km (1 1/2 miles) from Skagen Havn. Signs point the way. Originally, Gammel Skagen was the fishing hamlet -- that is, until Skagen Havn opened in 1907. Today, Gammel Skagen is a little resort town with large beach hotels that are mainly timeshares.
An attraction worth exploring is Rådjerg Mile, a migrating dune moving at the rate of about 11m (36 ft.) annually. Located 16km (10 miles) south of town, it can be reached via Kandestederne. This dune was formed on the west coast in the 16th century during the great sand drift that characterized the landscape until the 20th century. The dune continues to move yearly, eastward toward the forest.
- Religious Site
Den Tilsandede Kirke (Sand-Buried Church)_
This church buried in sand dunes 1.5km (1 mile) south of town is an amusing curiosity. The only part that's visible is the upper two-thirds of the tower. When Hans Christian Andersen visited in 1859, he called the church "The Pompeii of Skagen." The only things hidden under the dunes… - Historic Site
Drachmanns Hus
Built in 1828, the house was home to poet and artist Holger Drachmann until his death in 1908. Now a museum, it's filled with mementos of the artist. On his first visit to Skagen in 1872, he fell in love with the village and its surroundings -- "Here there is sand, more sand, nothing… - Zoo/Aquarium
Nordsømuseet
The denizens of the deep who live in the North Sea come alive for you here in the town of Hirtshals. The main attraction of this two-story Oceanarium is the giant aquarium itself, containing some 4.5 million liters of seawater. Visitors can gaze upon an 8m-high (26-ft.) column of…
Skagen Shopping
Since so many artists live in Skagen, many visitors purchase art here. The best gallery is Galerie Skagen, Trondsvej 16 (tel. 98-44-44-25), which also has a tasteful collection of handicrafts. The most sophisticated collection of pottery is found at Skagen Potteri, Skt. Laurentivej 27 (tel. 98-44-69-29). Stunningly designed modern jewelry is sold at Smykkekunstner, Skt. Laurentivej 48 (tel. 98-44-11-08), in Gammel Skagen. Some of Jutland's finest glass pieces -- often works of art -- are on display and for sale at Skagen Glasværksted, Skt. Laurentivej 95 (tel. 98-44-60-50).
