Helsingør: A Coastal Gem Steeped in History

The Little Mermaid

Copenhagen’s most famous statue: a small, wistful mermaid on a harbour rock, balancing Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale melancholy with maritime charm.

Nyhavn

Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront: pastel townhouses, maritime history, and lively canal-side dining.

DR Koncerthuset

World-class concert hall designed by Jean Nouvel, renowned for exceptional acoustics and innovative architecture.

Church of Our Lady

Denmark's neoclassical cathedral, crowned with Thorvaldsen's masterpiece sculptures and centuries of royal ceremony.

Stork Fountain

Bronze storks frozen mid-flight at Copenhagen's historic heart, where royalty, commerce, and tradition dance together.

Fredensborg Palace

Denmark's Peace Palace: A Baroque masterpiece on Lake Esrum where royal history, architectural grandeur, and magnificent gardens converge.

Bishop Absalon

Dynamic equestrian monument to Copenhagen’s warrior-bishop founder, rising over central Højbro Plads with rich maritime symbolism and a direct visual link to Christiansborg.

Dragør havn

Medieval herring market turned 18th-century shipping powerhouse, now a beautifully preserved harbor village blending maritime heritage with contemporary charm.

Inderhavnsbroen

Copenhagen's iconic curved 'kissing bridge' where innovation meets the Inner Harbour.

Saint Olaf's Church

Helsingør’s red-brick cathedral, where medieval trade, Nordic devotion and Renaissance art meet beneath soaring Gothic vaults and a copper-capped tower.

The Danish Parliament

Denmark’s working democracy housed in a neo‑Baroque palace, where royal pomp, deep history and modern law‑making share the same storied corridors.

St. Alexander Nevsky Church

Copenhagen's ornate Russian Orthodox gem with gilded domes and royal heritage near Amalienborg Palace.

St. Mary's Church

Medieval monastery gem with baroque organ, ancient courtyard tree, and six centuries of Danish heritage.

Cykelslangen

A bright orange bicycle skybridge that snakes above Copenhagen’s harbor, Cykelslangen turns an everyday commute into a smooth, scenic glide between water and city.

Lille Langebro

A sleek, light-filled pedestrian and cycle bridge curving across Copenhagen’s Inner Harbour, blending everyday commuting with harbour views and contemporary design.

Tivoli Gardens

Historic pleasure garden meets modern amusement park, where roller coasters, concerts and glowing lanterns create Copenhagen’s most magical nights.

Amalienborg Palace

Copenhagen’s living royal residence: four rococo palaces, a ceremonial square and a museum that opens the doors to 150 years of Danish royal life.

The Round Tower

Copenhagen’s 17th‑century spiral‑ramped tower, where royal astronomy, city‑wide views and a historic library hall meet in one compelling old‑town landmark.

Copenhagen Zoo

A historic city zoo where cutting‑edge design, conservation and over 4,000 animals turn a day in Frederiksberg into a journey across the planet.

Rosenborg Castle

A red-brick Renaissance jewel in Copenhagen’s oldest royal garden, Rosenborg Castle pairs intimate palace rooms with the Danish crown jewels in its vaulted treasury.

City Hall Square

Copenhagen’s grand civic stage, where red‑brick City Hall, playful fountains and the start of Strøget meet in a constantly shifting swirl of urban life.

Christiansborg Palace

Seat of Parliament and stage for royal ceremony, Christiansborg Palace layers medieval ruins, fiery rebirths and grand state rooms into one powerful Copenhagen landmark.

Den Blå Planet

Dive into Northern Europe's largest aquarium with 24,000 animals and 7 million liters of immersive underwater wonder.

Kronborg Castle

Renaissance fortress, sea gate to the Baltic and Shakespeare’s Elsinore in one atmospheric UNESCO-listed castle above the Øresund Strait.

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

An iconic modern art museum where glass pavilions, sculpture gardens and seaside views weave art, architecture and Danish coastal light into one seamless experience.

TorvehallerneKBH

Copenhagen’s glass-walled gourmet market, where Nordic produce, artisan bites and global street food meet in a buzzing square by Nørreport.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

A palm-filled winter garden and world-class collections of antiquities, Danish masters and French sculpture create Copenhagen’s most atmospheric art oasis.

The King's Garden

Denmark’s oldest royal garden, where Renaissance geometry, castle views and everyday Copenhagen life come together in a relaxed green heart of the city.

Frederiksborg Castle

A storybook Renaissance castle on an island-laced lake, Frederiksborg pairs royal history, grand interiors and art with sculpted Baroque gardens and romantic parkland.

National Museum of Denmark

Denmark’s past comes alive in a Baroque palace where Viking treasures, bog bodies and hands‑on exhibits tell 14,000 years of history in the heart of Copenhagen.

Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen

Loud guitars, loaded burgers and rock memorabilia in a neon‑lit American diner right on Copenhagen’s central Rådhuspladsen.

Marienlyst beach hotel

Historic seaside resort on the Danish Riviera with beach spa, private shore and views to Kronborg Castle and Sweden across the Øresund.

Folkehuset Absalon

Colorful former church turned community house where Copenhageners gather for shared dinners, games, yoga, talks and café life on lively Sønder Boulevard.

Værftets Madmarked

Bustling shipyard food hall on Helsingør’s waterfront, where industrial heritage, global street food stalls and sociable long tables create an easygoing harbour hangout.

Rib House

Casual steakhouse on Helsingør’s main street, serving generous spareribs and grills in a relaxed, family‑friendly setting close to the town’s historic sights.

Café Kaiser

Homemade Danish café on Helsingør's main street, serving quality brunch, smørrebrød, and warm dishes in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

Ciao-Ciao

Cozy Italian trattoria on Helsingør’s Nordre Strandvej, blending handmade pasta, warm hospitality and Øresund views into relaxed, evening‑only dinners.

Amici Miei

Lively Italian trattoria on Helsingør’s main street, serving stone-oven pizza, hearty pasta and relaxed good times in a warm, rustic setting.

Café Vivaldi

Bright all‑day café on Helsingør’s main pedestrian street, serving generous brunches, casual meals and relaxed drinks with a front‑row view of local street life.

The Copenhagener

Hearty smørrebrød, local Wiibroe beer and down‑to‑earth hygge in a tucked‑away Helsingør pub with a summery courtyard beer garden.

Café Olai

Traditional Danish smørrebrød and hearty comfort food served with true Helsingør hygge in a snug, family-run restaurant on atmospheric Sct Olai Gade.

Borgerkroen

Historic Danish bodega where centuries of harbor culture meet smørrebrød and live music.

Gæstgivergården

Cosy Helsingør gastropub serving traditional Danish comfort food, a changing daily dish and relaxed drinks in a central old‑town setting.

San Remo

Authentic Danish comfort food in a historic old-town cafeteria where tradition meets genuine hospitality.

Café Kronborg

Waterfront seafood café where fresh fish, harbor views, and genuine hospitality meet in Helsingør.

Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall

Modern waterfront mall blending big-brand shopping, everyday essentials, dining and a multiplex cinema with Copenhagen’s lively harbourfront atmosphere.

Magasin du Nord

Copenhagen’s historic flagship department store, blending Nordic fashion, beauty and design with a gourmet food market in a grand building on Kongens Nytorv.

Helsingør Bycenter

Compact, convenient and fully indoor, Helsingør Bycenter is the practical shopping heart of Helsingør, mixing everyday essentials, cafés and family-friendly comfort.

Kvickly

Spacious Danish supermarket and home goods store in Helsingør’s Prøvestenscentret, ideal for stocking up on groceries, picnic supplies and everyday essentials.

Royal Copenhagen Flagship Store

Historic Renaissance townhouse meets hand‑painted Danish porcelain, blending royal heritage, meticulous craftsmanship and Strøget’s vibrant city life in one flagship store.

Dansk

North Zealand's largest discount clothing store offering family fashion at 40–80% savings.

Prøvestencentret

A practical, car-friendly shopping hub in Helsingør, ideal for everyday essentials, free parking and quick errands between more traditional North Zealand sights.

Helsingør Vinhandel

Denmark's premier wine and spirits specialist in historic Helsingør, where expertise meets passion.

Lynhjems Eftf Ole Jensen

Traditional Helsingør cheesemonger and delicatessen packed with Danish and international flavours, perfect for picnic supplies, edible souvenirs and gourmet treats.

Normal

Smart, budgetvenligt pitstop i Helsingør Bycenter, hvor du hurtigt fylder kurven med beauty, rengøring og snacks til hverdagen og weekendturen.

Intersport Helsingør

Centrally located in Helsingør Bycenter, this locally run Intersport blends big-brand sports gear with practical advice for active days in town, forest and along the Øresund.

Imerco

Compact Scandinavian home store on Helsingør’s main street, packed with kitchenware, tableware and cosy design gifts for practical living and stylish souvenirs.

Vandkanten Ilse Jacobsen Outlet

Compact Scandinavian outlet where Ilse Jacobsen’s coastal rainwear, rubber boots and relaxed Nordic fashion meet reduced prices in central Helsingør.

Tøjeksperten

Classic Danish menswear with professional styling in historic Helsingør

Puslespilsbutikken

Denmark’s only dedicated jigsaw puzzle shop – a cozy Helsingør courtyard gem stacked floor to ceiling with colourful puzzles for families, collectors and curious browsers.

The Copenhagener

Authentic Danish smørrebrød and local beer in a hidden 1861 pub near Helsingør Cathedral.

Axelhus

Casual bodega and burger bar in Helsingør's old town, open late on weekends with beer and Danish comfort food.

Head/Foam

Modern neighbourhood bar near Helsingør’s historic centre, pouring craft beer and cocktails from midday to the early hours in a lively, social setting.

Strejf

Stylish Nordic and international dining in Helsingør’s central square, featuring seasonal cuisine, fine wines, and a welcoming cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Holger

Cozy cellar bodega on Helsingør’s Stengade, pouring inexpensive beers and spirits, with live music nights and a laid-back local crowd deep into the night.

Ofelia Bar

Cozy tapas, wine and cocktail bar on Helsingør’s Stengade, pairing shared plates and crafted drinks with a warm, candlelit atmosphere just steps from the Øresund.

Axelhus Udeservering

Open-air corner bar on Bjergegade, where simple food, cold beer and Axeltorv’s street life come together in the historic heart of Helsingør.