Master class Tunnel Art, Helsingør

A hidden gallery under the road

Beneath the everyday traffic of Blishøj in Helsingør, Master class Tunnel Art turns a practical pedestrian tunnel into an unexpected art experience. Instead of bare concrete, you step into a corridor of colour, where large murals, graphic lettering and playful details stretch from floor level to the ceiling. The space is modest in size, but the creative energy packed into it gives the underpass the feel of an intimate, open-air gallery. The tunnel serves both as a shortcut between residential areas and as a deliberate piece of public art. That dual role shapes the atmosphere: commuters, cyclists and strolling locals share the space with visitors who pause to photograph details or trace the outlines of favourite characters. The result is a small but distinctive encounter with contemporary urban culture on the edge of a classic Danish coastal town.

Street art curated for the city

Master class Tunnel Art is part of Helsingør’s wider focus on public art and urban space, developed in collaboration with the Kunst & Byrum initiative. Instead of spontaneous graffiti, the walls are organised as curated surfaces for invited street artists and workshop participants. This gives the tunnel a rare balance between raw expression and thoughtful composition, with works ranging from stylised portraits to abstract shapes and graphic patterns. Some sections lean into bright, comic-book colour; others favour more subdued tones and layered textures. You may notice recurring themes from Nordic nature, maritime life or myth, woven into the language of spray cans and stencils. The level of detail rewards slow looking, and it is easy to lose track of time following fine linework or discovering small hidden characters tucked between larger motifs.

A canvas that never stands still

One of the defining qualities of Master class Tunnel Art is its constant evolution. New projects, workshops and artist residencies periodically refresh the tunnel, painting over older pieces and adding fresh stories to the walls. For locals, the underpass becomes a timeline of changing aesthetics and collaborations; for returning visitors, it means there is always something new to discover. This ongoing transformation also reflects how urban art lives in dialogue with its surroundings. Weather, wear, and the passage of people all leave subtle marks on the paint, softening edges and blending colours over time. The tunnel’s lighting and acoustics add another layer: echoes of passing bikes, the rumble of traffic overhead and the play of natural and artificial light all contribute to an atmosphere that feels alive and slightly theatrical.

Experiencing the tunnel up close

Visiting Master class Tunnel Art is a relaxed, low-key experience. There are no tickets, turnstiles or formal entrances—just the simple act of walking through and allowing the images to unfold around you. Because the space is compact, you can easily make more than one pass, focusing first on the sweeping compositions and then on smaller, almost hidden flourishes near the corners and ceiling. The location in a residential part of Helsingør gives the tunnel a neighbourhood feel. Joggers, parents with prams and school children weave naturally into the scene, reminding you that this is art embedded in daily life rather than set apart in a museum. It makes an engaging contrast with the town’s historic core and castle district: here, contemporary creativity sits literally under your feet, tying present-day expression to the city’s long cultural thread.

Part of a wider public art landscape

Master class Tunnel Art also acts as a gateway into Helsingør’s broader network of murals, tunnels and outdoor artworks. Kunst & Byrum has helped seed pieces across the municipality, and this underpass is one of several spots where international street art meets local participation. Exploring it can spark curiosity to seek out other tunnels and facades, each with its own personality and palette. As daylight shifts, the mood in the tunnel changes: strong midday light at the entrances makes colours pop, while softer evening tones and artificial lighting lend the art a more cinematic atmosphere. Whether you stop for five minutes on a neighbourhood stroll or pair it with a longer art-themed walk through town, Master class Tunnel Art offers a compact yet memorable insight into how contemporary street art can reshape even the most functional corner of a city.