Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
;
www.kystmuseet.dk
; PK Nielsenvej 8; adult/child Dkr50/free;
10am-4pm
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat & Sun Jun-Aug, closed weekends rest of yr)
Evocatively presented, this open-air museum, 200m southwest of the harbour, depicts Sk-
agen's maritime history and gives an insight into the traditional fishing community that so
transfixed the Skagen artists (but without the romanticism!).
Den Tilsandede Kirke
RUIN
The 'sand-covered church', built during the late 14th century, was once the region's biggest
church. It fell victim to a sand drift that began in the 17th century and became progress-
ively worse - so much so that churchgoers eventually had to dig their way in. In 1795 the
relentless sand drift broke the will of the congregation and the church was closed. The
main part of the church was torn down in 1810 but the whitewashed
tower
(adult/child
Dkr20/3; 11am-5pm daily Jun-Aug, weekends only Apr, May & Sep)
still stands.
The photogenic tower and the surrounding area comprise part of
Skagen Klitplantage
,
a nature reserve. It's about 5km south of Skagen and well signposted from Rte 40. The
nicest way to get here is by bike; take Gammel Landevej from Skagen.
Skagen Odde Naturcenter
NATURE CENTRE
(
www.skagen-natur.dk
; Bøjlevejen 66; adult/child Dkr65/30;
10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat &
Sun May-mid-Oct)
In a beautiful Utzon-designed building on the northern outskirts of town, this centre gives
an insight into the natural elements that surround Skagen and make it unique. It's pricy, but
worth a visit if you're into architecture. There are also changing art exhibitions, and family
activities.
Town Beach
BEACH
The closest beach to town is accessed from Østre Strandvej; east-coast beaches are
sheltered and good for families, while the west coast is wilder.
Festivals
