Skagen town centre

Skagen, Denmark

Known for golden Skagen-yellow houses, home to Brøndums Hotel and the artist colony heritage.

Places in Skagen town centre

Ruth's Gourmet Considered one of the top restaurants in the country outside Copenhagen, featuring New Nordic Cuisine based on fresh, local ingredients.
Brøndums Hotel restaurant An exquisite restaurant featuring traditional Danish cuisine, specializing in the broadest selection of fresh local fish such as salmon, herring and plaice.
Color Hotel Skagen café (Holger) A cozy a la carte restaurant and café at the only 4-star hotel in the area.
Brøndums Hotel bar Remembered as the meeting place for the artist colony The Skagen Painters at the end of the 19th century.

Best time to visit: Summer offers long sunshine hours, white sandy beaches, and outdoor attractions, when hotel, café and restaurant owners open their doors.
Getting around: Skagen's town centre, harbour, and Grenen peninsula are connected by short walks or a shuttle bus to the northernmost point.
Currency: Danish Krone (kr)
Language: Danish. English is spoken almost universally.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Skagen's dining scene continues to draw acclaim beyond Copenhagen, with Ruth's Gourmet restaurant considered one of the top restaurants in the country outside the capital, featuring New Nordic Cuisine based on fresh, local ingredients, alongside the famous Skagen shrimp and traditional smørrebrød enjoyed with picturesque harbour views.

Grenen peninsula — Where the North Sea and Baltic Sea meet at the northern tip of Jutland.
Harbour district — Picturesque harbour views, home to fresh local fish restaurants.