Skagen

Irish Cath · January 13, 2015

Has anyone been ? It seems to be a relatively new stop for cruise ships and there is not a lot of information out there.

Thanks

Danish viking · January 13, 2015

It is a cozy and picturesque small fishing village/seaside resort.

I have never been to Skagen before but will probably visit it for the first time this summer as I have rented a summer cottage some 70 kilometers away.

One of the thing you have to see is the northern tip of denmark called Grenen, here you can stand with one foot in the Northern Sea and with the other in the Baltic Sea (well a part of the Baltic Sea called Kattegat).

If you can wait a few days I can post some more suggestions, I can think of alot but I'm not sure of the names or locations so I have to google it first.:D

Desdichado62 · January 14, 2015

It is a cozy and picturesque small fishing village/seaside resort.

I have never been to Skagen before but will probably visit it for the first time this summer as I have rented a summer cottage some 70 kilometers away.

One of the thing you have to see is the northern tip of denmark called Grenen, here you can stand with one foot in the Northern Sea and with the other in the Baltic Sea (well a part of the Baltic Sea called Kattegat).

If you can wait a few days I can post some more suggestions, I can think of alot but I'm not sure of the names or locations so I have to google it first.:D

Nonono. The Baltic sea (aka Östersjön/Eastern sea) stretches from the southern ends of Öresund & the Danish bälts to Åland.

Draw a straight line from the tip of Skagern to the Pater Noster skerries (where the Pater Noster lighthouse is situated), south of it is Kattegatt.

Skagerrak is north of the line mentioned above and east of a straight line between Hanstholm in Denmark and Lindesnes i Norway.

West of this is the North sea. A Map: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carte_Skagerrak-Kattegat-sv.png

Edited January 14, 2015 by Desdichado62

Danish viking · January 14, 2015

Well the point is that it is another ocean (if that is the correct term)

But it doesn't change the fact that you can stand on both the North Sea and Kattegat at once. :D

Danish viking · January 14, 2015

Here is the official website for Skagen.

http://www.skagen-tourist.dk/ln-int/toppenafdanmark/tourist

The Viking · January 14, 2015

Skagen is a wonderfull town to relax in but despite nice beaches may be to cold to swim,- even for an Irish.

If you can rent bikes I would do that or rent a car and take a daytrip around Vensyssel.

Have to admit that if you are unlucky with the weather, there is not much to do. Pleass.check the web for more. If you are into art, this is a good stop for you.

dsrdsrdsr · January 14, 2015

Lots of sand dunes, a buried village with the church tower sticking up above the dunes, and the sea where the waves collide and splash up, making it easy to see the exact line where the seas meet. That was in 1975, anyway, and I doubt it's changed much. I had a very nice day there, though two days would probably be too many.

Irish Cath · January 15, 2015

Thank you one and all for the great information. One question - is the town close enough to walk to from the port i.e not more than maybe 30 mins walk ?

Catherine :)

Danish viking · January 15, 2015

You are in town when leaving the port. :D

https://www.google.dk/maps/place/9990+Skagen/@57.7226391,10.5654895,7555m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x464f44de027e0563:0x2a8401b4c9be16bd

A visit to Skagens Museum is worth a visit because of these painters.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagen_Painters

Irish Cath · January 15, 2015

Brilliant, thank you again Danish Viking.

Now next question - how long does it take to walk to Grenen ?

Is there an option to get there by public transport ?

Thanks

Catherine :)

Danish viking · January 15, 2015

The Sandworm will get you from the Grenen parking lot and out to Grenen but I can´t find info on public transport from Skagen.

Its possible to walk but it takes 45 minutes

https://www.google.dk/maps/dir/Skagen+st,+Skagen/Kiosken+Grenen,+Fyrvej+38,+9990+Skagen/@57.7298331,10.6014922,15z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x464f44dfe130ce7b:0xae1e56b8d4ca14d0!2m2!1d10.592087!2d57.723911!1m5!1m1!1s0x464f44b5c3213885:0xf97ff98577babd28!2m2!1d10.633471!2d57.738087!3e2

Or else you can rent a bike or take a taxi.

http://www.skagentaxa.dk/

http://skagen-cykeludlejning.dk/

http://www.cykelhandler.com/cykeludlejning

Perhaps the cruise ship has a shuttle to the Grenen parking lot.

The website for the Sand Worm.

http://www.sandormen.dk/en/

DonnasMom&Dad · January 17, 2015

Well the point is that it is another ocean (if that is the correct term)

But it doesn't change the fact that you can stand on both the North Sea and Kattegat at once. :D

Don't you mean "Skagerrak" and "Kattegatt, where you see two ocean currents collide, creating a spectacular sight, as the two currents, both traveling north, one on the east side of Jylland (Jutland) and on the west side, meet. :confused: :rolleyes:

Cato :)

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CruisesOnMyMind · January 17, 2015

We are debating getting off our ship in Skagen May 28th to make our May 30th cruise in Copenhagen. We can either stay one night in Skagen or 2 nights in Copenhagen if a Thursday or Friday make a difference.

I have researched this and it seems trains do this route, but have no luck when actually trying to put it in a mock booking.

Any suggestions or links that allow this route?

We are supposed to be flying out of Gatwick and landing in Copehagen May 30th at 2:35pm. Our ship leaves at 4:30 and I am afraid we might not make it as I am now hearing traffic can be horrendous going to the Oceankaj port and it is a 30 min drive.

Edited to say we wouldn't be opposed to a ferry either which I am just researching.

Thank you for all your help.

Edited January 17, 2015 by CruisesOnMyMind

The Viking · January 18, 2015

I have researched this and it seems trains do this route, but have no luck when actually trying to put it in a mock booking.

Thank you for all your help.

They only have schedules until March 31.

You can find schedules until then at http://www.rejseplanen.dk

CruisesOnMyMind · January 18, 2015

They only have schedules until March 31.

You can find schedules until then at http://www.rejseplanen.dk

Ahhh that is why I couldn't get them. I have book mark this site.

Thank you very much.

Desdichado62 · January 18, 2015

Donna's mom & dad. Yeah that is right to some extent.

West/south of Hanstaholm is the North sea, east/south of the Skagen tip is Kattegatt and the area in-between is Skagerrak.

The Skagerrak coast in Google maps:

https://www.google.se/maps/dir/Hanstholm/57.7379702,10.6332805/@57.4176865,8.2163523,8z/data=!4m49!4m48!1m45!1m1!1s0x4649bb199191b1d1:0x4c997709b93115e3!2m2!1d8.617668!2d57.112861!3m4!1m2!1d9.0295479!2d57.123815!3s0x46490897cc0d0735:0xa1310ee9179233a1!3m4!1m2!1d9.3697839!2d57.1432539!3s0x4649199648df4a89:0xb94f3e4235286149!3m4!1m2!1d9.6258659!2d57.2395999!3s0x464920da8f29bebd:0x3bcde9c67a58e521!3m4!1m2!1d9.7285144!2d57.3647661!3s0x4648dbddd9555809:0x4b9f340f8c7d8d56!3m4!1m2!1d9.7733031!2d57.4312796!3s0x4648db24465bea31:0x5b0e6da0410413da!3m4!1m2!1d9.8252207!2d57.4757471!3s0x4648c50d78928ead:0x2e40cf718bbfa13b!3m4!1m2!1d9.9047408!2d57.513101!3s0x4648cf451718bcf9:0x2ed3e669a0459011!3m4!1m2!1d9.9472951!2d57.566084!3s0x4648c8f420ba555f:0x3f195ac933a58e4d!1m0!3e0

Danish viking · January 18, 2015

Don't you mean "Skagerrak" and "Kattegatt' date=' where you see two ocean currents collide, creating a spectacular sight, as the two currents, both traveling north, one on the east side of Jylland (Jutland) and on the west side, meet. :confused: :rolleyes:

Cato [/quote']

Yes to be precisely its Skagerrak and Kattegat but I didn´t think that anyone would know these names so that is the reason I said The North Sea and The Baltic Sea.

Sorry if I confused anyone.

Edited January 18, 2015 by Danish viking

Danish viking · January 18, 2015

Timetables for the trains on the 28th of May looks like this.

Departure Skagen 09:51 with R79 towards Frederikshavn

Arrival Frederikshavn 10:27

Departure Frederikshavn 10:38 with Lyn 42 towards Københavns Lufthavn

Arrival København H 16:22

If that is to early then you have this option.

Departure Skagen 11:50 with R 79 towards Frederikshavn

Arrival Frederikshavn 12:26

Departure Frederikshavn 12:38 with Lyn 46 towards Københavns Lufthavn

Arrival København H 18:22

On both trips I will recommend to get seat reservations on the Lyn tog as its almost 6 hours in a train.

The Viking · January 19, 2015

Timetables for the trains on the 28th of May looks like this.

Departure Skagen 09:51 with R79 towards Frederikshavn

Arrival Frederikshavn 10:27

Departure Frederikshavn 10:38 with Lyn 42 towards Københavns Lufthavn

Arrival København H 16:22

If that is to early then you have this option.

Departure Skagen 11:50 with R 79 towards Frederikshavn

Arrival Frederikshavn 12:26

Departure Frederikshavn 12:38 with Lyn 46 towards Københavns Lufthavn

Arrival København H 18:22

On both trips I will recommend to get seat reservations on the Lyn tog as its almost 6 hours in a train.

Where did you get this?

Danish viking · January 19, 2015

Bahn.de, but you can also look up the timetables on Nj.dk and DSB.dk.

DonnasMom&Dad · January 19, 2015

Yes to be precisely its Skagerrak and Kattegat but I didn´t think that anyone would know these names so that is the reason I said The North Sea and The Baltic Sea.

Sorry if I confused anyone.

Also the North Sea is known as Vester Havet (Western Ocean) in Denmark.

I know this, as I was raised in Denmark during WWII, first 7.5 years of school were there, my father is from Nykøbing Mors, my mother is from Marie Magdelene.