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Elsinore - Experience the city of Hamlet

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The cultural pearl Elsinore in royal and historic North Zealand

45 minutes by train from central Copenhagen. That's all it takes to go on a historic adventure to the cultural harbour city of Elsinore in the North Zealand region. And here are some of the reasons why you won't regret going. 

Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage
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Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage

Drama-packed Kronborg is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles. 

Go to Elsinore by train
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How to get to Elsinore

The 40 minutes train ride along the coast from Copenhagen to Elsinore is simple and scenic, but you can also go by car or even by ferry. When you are there, there are also plenty of opportunities to get around the whole Elsinore area.

The Culture Yard
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The Culture Yard

Helsingør Municipality's central cultural centre for concerts, lectures, debates, film, theatre, family events and festivals all year round. 

Preparation for your trip to Elsinore

Here you'll find inspiration for how to stay, dine and experience Elsinore. 

Marienlyst Stranhotel i Helsingør i de små klitter ud mod Øresund og med udsigt til Kronborg Slot.
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Beach hotels and other accommodations

Wind down by staying at one of the beautiful beach hotels, which for generations have attracted the royal, the rich and everybody else.

I Helsingør kan hele familien spise med hele familien på Værftets Madmarked.
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Eat and drink in Elsinore

There are more and more interesting places to go and get something nice to eat. Elsinore offers everything from casual street food to locally smoked fish.

Danmarks Tekniske Museum i Helsingør
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Cultural experiences for the whole family

Get a dose of Elsinore for young and old. There is something everyone to experience either if you’re into maritime history or crab fishing on the docks.

Must-do's in Elsinore

We've picked five things to do and one really good tip that involves free public transport and admission.

M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark
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M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark

Experience award-winning architecture and interactive exhibitions in the maritime surroundings of Kulturhavn Kronborg in Elsinore.

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Transport and admission included with a Copenhagen Card

Kronborg Castle, M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark and 85 other attractions and museums are included. If you're planning to visit the first two, a Copenhagen Card might be a good idea. Read more here.
Kronborg Culture Harbour
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Kronborg Culture Harbour

Project Culture Harbour Kronborg is a new international cultural area that highlights Kronborg's unique location on the edge of the Sound. The project...

Street Food Market in Elsinore - Værftets Madmarked
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Street Food Market in Elsinore - Værftets Madmarked

Street food in rustic, maritime surroundings - The shipyard’s street food market is an informal gathering place, where people of all ages can gather, ...

HAN
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HAN

The sculpture HAN - in English He - is Elsinore's latest edition and has in recent years' been the most debated work of art.On the 2nd of June 2012,...

Marienlyst Stranhotel i Helsingør i de små klitter ud mod Øresund og med udsigt til Kronborg Slot.
Photo: Marienlyst Strandhotel, PR

Beach Hotel Marienlyst

Stay right on the beach at the idyllic spa hotel Marienlyst, where guests have come to relax since 1861. Pamper yourself and your loved ones with spa ...

Elsinore Town Museum
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Elsinore Town Museum

Elsinore's local museum is housed in the former Carmelite Building.Its collections provide a picture of the town's history from medieval and Renaiss...

Marienlyst Palace
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Marienlyst Palace

Marienlyst Castle is located just north of Helsingør with a unique view of the Øresund.

Hotel Hornbækhus
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Hotel Hornbækhus

Hotel Hornbækhus lies in the picturesque harbor town of Hornbæk on the northern coast of Zealand, close to nature and beautiful white beaches.

The Danish Museum of Science and Technology
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The Danish Museum of Science and Technology

Does your kid dream of becoming a fighter pilot or perhaps of sitting behind the wheels of one of the very first cars? The Danish Museum of Science & ...

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