Helsingor

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Helsingor
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.

Hotel Sleep2Night
Hotel Sleep2Night
3 out of 5
Industrivej 19, Helsingor
The price is P6,688 per night from 26 May to 27 May
P6,688
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Helsingor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Easy access. Good value"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023

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Marienlyst Strandhotel
Marienlyst Strandhotel
4 out of 5
Nordre Strandvej 2, Helsingor
The price is P9,809 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
P9,809
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Helsingor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ferry Terminal and Holger Danske are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 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

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Hotel Hamlet
Hotel Hamlet
3 out of 5
5 Bramstræde, Helsingor
The price is P7,345 per night from 24 May to 25 May
P7,345
per night
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Helsingor. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ferry Terminal ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (634 reviews)
"Lovely location, excellent staff"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Hotel Hamlet
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Kongernes feriepark Camping
Kongernes feriepark Camping
2 out of 5
HELSINGEVEJ 44, Graested, ZEALAND
Stay at this campground in Graested. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Popular attractions Blistrup Kirke and Gilleleje Wine are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (146 reviews)
"No receptionist that we can talk and help us to check in & check out personally. An old man help us to called the given tel no. and sent us to the lady in the restaurant who helped us to check in and transfer to different cabin because there is a van that is charging in the given cabin. The check ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023

Kongernes feriepark Camping
The Forest apartments by Daniel&Jacob’s
The Forest apartments by Daniel&Jacob’s
3.5 out of 5
4 Skovbrynet, Kongens Lyngby
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kongens Lyngby. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Bakken Amusement Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Alt i fineste orden
"Alt i fineste orden"

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

The Forest apartments by Daniel&Jacob’s
Living Suites
Living Suites
3 out of 5
Rundforbivej 295, Naerum
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Naerum. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Bakken Amusement Park and Kobenhavns ...
9/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
"Property was clean and comfortable. It is easily accessible by public transportation bus from Copenhagen."

Reviewed on May 17, 2024

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