Skagen Travel Guide
Denmark
Skagen is a small coastal town in northern Denmark, with a population of 9,747. It sits at the country’s northern tip, making the surrounding coastline the main focus for many visits.
There is no airport serving Skagen itself. The nearest named bathing places include Skagen Søndre Strand, 1.2 kilometres away, Gl. Skagen Strand, 4.7 kilometres away, and Skagen Syd, 4 kilometres away. Further along the coast are Hulsig V, Karredvej, at 10.7 kilometres, and Bunken Strand, at 13.4 kilometres.
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Pays in DKK
Plug type Type C & Type E & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +45
Tipping: Tipping is not obligatory in Denmark, as service is usually included in the bill. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Skagen
Jan
4°15Feb
5°12Mar
6°13Apr
10°10May
15°8Jun
18°11Jul
19°17Aug
19°15Sep
18°12Oct
12°14Nov
8°13Dec
6°15Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Skagen
Skagen Søndre Strand, V.vippefyr
1.2 km away
Skagen Syd, V, Damstedvej
4 km away
bathing place located on the Danish coast in the municipality/city Frederikshavn in the region of Nordjylland
Gl. Skagen Strand
4.7 km away
Hulsig V, Karredvej
10.7 km away
bathing place located on the Danish coast in the municipality/city Frederikshavn in the region of Nordjylland
Bunken Strand
13.4 km away
bathing place located on the Danish coast in the municipality/city Frederikshavn in the region of Nordjylland
Kandestederne
14.6 km away
bathing place located on the Danish coast in the municipality/city Frederikshavn in the region of Nordjylland
Skiveren Strand, Syd For Skiverrenden
23.2 km away
bathing place located on the Danish coast in the municipality/city Frederikshavn in the region of Nordjylland
Skiveren Strand, Syd For Skiverrenden
23.2 km away
Things to do in Skagen
Skagens Museum
art museum
1 km
Den Tilsandede Kirke
christian place of worship
3.7 km
Det Grå Fyr
historic site
1.8 km
Skagen Kirke
christian place of worship
1.6 km
Anchers Hus
museum
0.8 km
Phare blanc de Skagen
historic site
0.6 km
Drachmanns Hus
museum
2.1 km
Kystmuseet Skagen
history museum
2.4 km
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