Arte Callejero Shipyard-Era Murals, Allegade 7B
Industrial-era Helsingør splashed across a gable wall: a bold shipyard mural that fuses street art style with the town’s maritime past on Allegade 7B.
Tucked beside Helsingør’s former shipyard, the Arte Callejero murals on Allegade 7B form part of the “Shipyard Era” series, vividly capturing the town’s maritime heyday. Painted across a gable wall, these large-scale works blend street art energy with documentary detail: cranes, workers, and ships appear in bold color, echoing the days when this waterfront thrummed with industry. It is an open-air snapshot of Elsinore’s working past, set right in the compact historic center and free to enjoy at any time.
A brief summary to Arte callejero
- Allegade 7B, Helsingør, 3000, DK
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Free
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
Local tips
- Visit in the late afternoon or early evening for soft light that flatters the mural’s colors and makes photography easier without harsh shadows.
- Bring a wider-angle lens or use panorama mode on your phone; the wall is tall and close to the street, so extra width helps capture the full scene.
- Combine your stop here with a short walk around the nearby harbor to spot other maritime-themed artworks that echo the shipyard story.
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Getting There
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Train and short walk from Copenhagen
From central Copenhagen, take a regional train to Helsingør station; services run several times per hour and the journey takes about 45–50 minutes. A standard adult single ticket typically costs around 80–110 DKK, depending on time and ticket type. From the station, allow 10–15 minutes on foot through the compact center along mostly flat, paved streets, suitable for most mobility levels, though cobblestones can be uneven in places.
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Local bus within Helsingør
Several local bus routes connect Helsingør station and the harbor area with stops a short walk from Allegade; travel times are usually 5–10 minutes. A single city-zone ticket generally costs around 20–30 DKK when bought from machines or via mobile apps. Buses run regularly during the day but less frequently in the evening and on weekends, so check the latest schedule. Most buses are low-floor and accessible, though final access involves a brief walk on narrow streets.
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Car from North Zealand
Driving from nearby North Zealand towns such as Hillerød or Gilleleje to Helsingør typically takes 25–40 minutes, depending on starting point and traffic. Street parking in the historic center is limited and often time-restricted, with a mix of paid and free zones; expect to pay roughly 10–20 DKK per hour in paid areas. Once parked, plan for a 5–10-minute walk along urban streets to reach Allegade 7B.
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A painted memory of Helsingør’s working waterfront
The Arte Callejero murals at Allegade 7B form a striking open-air homage to Helsingør’s shipyard era. Spread across the gable of a building opposite the old yard, the artwork translates decades of industrial life into sweeping scenes of steel, smoke, and sea. Giant cranes and docked hulls rise above workers in overalls, creating a layered portrait of the town’s maritime backbone. Rather than a single image, the wall feels like a storyboard: vignettes of loading, repairing, and launching vessels unfold across the surface. The shipyard is no longer active, but here its atmosphere lingers in pigment, giving today’s cultural harbor a visible link back to the labor that once defined it.Street art meets local maritime history
This is not anonymous graffiti but curated street art commissioned as part of a broader project bringing murals to Helsingør’s public spaces. International artists were invited to interpret local themes, and the result at Allegade is both contemporary and historically grounded. The bold outlines and bright color blocks evoke urban mural traditions, while the subject matter remains firmly rooted in Øresund’s working docks. Look closely at the characters: you may spot welders at work, sailors on deck, or silhouettes of townspeople watching launches. Details of rigging, bollards, and scaffolding anchor the imagery in the specific world of shipbuilding. It is an accessible way to grasp how central the yard once was to everyday life here.Colors, textures, and changing Nordic light
The wall’s palette leans into industrial blues, rust tones, and sun-faded yellows, echoing weathered metal and painted hulls. On bright days the colors pop against the northern sky, while in softer light the mural feels almost nostalgic, as if emerging from an old photograph. The textured façade adds a subtle grain, giving the impression that the scenes are embedded in the masonry itself. Season and time of day transform the mood. In low winter light, the figures appear more solemn; on long summer evenings, the same shapes take on a celebratory energy. Small chips and marks in the paint speak to the piece’s life outdoors, exposed to sea air and wind like the ships it portrays.A quiet corner in a compact historic district
Despite its scale, the site feels intimate. Allegade is a modest street set back from the busiest waterfront paths, so you can step right up to the wall without crowds. The surroundings mix older brick buildings with glimpses of the reimagined harbor, where former industrial structures now house culture venues. Standing here, you are at a crossroads of past and present: the once-noisy yard behind you, today’s cultural hub just beyond. Because the mural is directly on a residential building, the atmosphere is calm and everyday. Locals pass by on errands, bicycles hum over paving stones, and church bells may drift over from the old town. It feels less like a formal monument and more like a neighborhood memory written large.Exploring Helsingør’s wider street art story
The Allegade mural is part of a loose constellation of works scattered around Helsingør, several of them linked by maritime themes. Other walls depict sound dues merchants, medieval scenes, or underwater worlds inspired by life in Øresund. Together, they create a kind of informal, free street-art trail woven through the town. Using the Allegade piece as a starting point, you can trace how different artists interpret the same coastal setting: some lean into myth, others into social history, others into playful fantasy. Here, at Arte Callejero on Allegade 7B, the focus is squarely on labor and industry, rendered with a contemporary graphic sensibility that invites both photography and quiet reflection.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
'Time of the shipyard' mural
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Helsingør harbour
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'The Middle Ages and the Sound Dues' mural
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Odd Fellow Logerne Helsingør
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Elsinore Cemetery
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Helsingor
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Heracles and the Hydra
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Kronborg Castle Church
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Renaissance sanctuary that miraculously survived fire, preserving royal religious heritage within Hamlet's legendary castle.
Helsingborg City Hall
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
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Hornbæk Batteri
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Hornbaek beach
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Observationsvärn nr 741
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Falkonergården
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Esrum Kloster & Møllegård
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Unmissable attractions to see
'The maritime history' mural
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A harbour gable transformed into a sweeping, collage-like tribute to 300 years of Danish seafaring, anchoring Helsingør’s shipyard era in vivid colour and form.
Dancer's fountain
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Elsinore Public Museums
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Three interconnected museums preserving 600 years of Elsinore's maritime, commercial, and industrial heritage in Denmark's historic city center.
St. Mary's Church
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The Culture Yard
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Glittering glass sails over an old shipyard, The Culture Yard fuses award‑winning library, stages and harbourfront café with unforgettable views of Kronborg Castle.
SOUL OF THE WALLS
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Immersive bronze sculpture depicting Greek mythology at the gates of Kronborg Castle, offering a unique photo spot and cultural layer to Helsingør’s historic landscape.
History of the churches
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Erik af Pommerns Mindebrønd
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Compact yet grand, this memorial fountain on Axeltorv turns a busy Helsingør square into a vivid snapshot of royal power, maritime trade and urban ambition.
M/S Maritime Museum
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Fyrskibet nr. XVII
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Øresund Aquarium
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St. Vincent's Church
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Helsingør Havne
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Twin harbours beneath Kronborg Castle, where ferries, yachts and culture share a historic waterfront on the narrow Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden.
Saint Olai Church
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i Helsingør
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Compact tourist information hub on historic Stjernegade, perfectly placed to plan your exploration of Helsingør’s old town, harbour culture sites and North Zealand.
Essential places to dine
The Eatery of Jan & Christian
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The black olive
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Værftets Madmarked
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Arabi Food
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Authentic Arabic street food in Helsingør's vibrant food market—fresh, affordable, and genuinely delicious.
HEY DARLING - Street Kitchen
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The Fish Project
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Exceptional hand-breaded fish and chips in a casual food market setting.
Suki Ramen
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Spisehuset i Kulturværftet
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Restaurant Dansk
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Cosy, low-key spot in Helsingør’s old town serving straightforward Danish comfort food in a lived‑in, neighbourhood setting.
Axelbar
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Gæstgivergården
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Chums Vinbar & Bistro, Helsingør
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The Copenhagener
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M/S Café
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Restaurant Torvet
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Danmission Op Shop
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Ethical treasure-hunting in Helsingør’s old town, where ever-changing second-hand finds support Danmission’s humanitarian work far beyond Denmark.
Butik Chaplin
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Levende Lys
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Krystallen
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Helsingør's premier crystal and mineral shop with expertly curated specimens and atmospheric presentation.
Ide Nyt
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Butik hos Anna & Sofie
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A cosy, Nordic-style boutique on Helsingør’s main street, blending women’s fashion, skincare and homewares in a warm, living-room-like setting.
HL Mode A/S
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Jørgensen & Co.
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Helsingør Kaffe og Thehus ApS
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Jutebar Denmark ApS
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Happy Gifts & Souvenirs
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Compact, cheerful and central, Happy Gifts & Souvenirs is Helsingør’s easy stop for Danish-themed keepsakes and Kronborg-inspired mementos after a day of exploring.
Østens Perle
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Souvenir shop
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Curated Danish souvenirs and castle mementos within Kronborg's historic walls.
Helsingør Vinhandel
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Denmark's premier wine and spirits specialist in historic Helsingør, where expertise meets passion.
Vandkanten Ilse Jacobsen Outlet
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Axelhus Udeservering
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Hold-An
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Axelhus
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Pitten Sport Bar
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Holger
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Banana joe
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Strandborg
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Head/Foam
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Joker Bar
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12`er Pubben
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Gefion Bodega
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Kardusen
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Oddies Beach Bar
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Jernstangen
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
Retro
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Rustik
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Walther's grillkylling og svuppeklub
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Socialz
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SIGURD CPH
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Temple Bar
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Culture Box
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Mini Bar
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Mirage
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Arch
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Moon Club
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The Zoo
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
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For the eco-conscious traveler
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- Family Friendly
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