Sportens Venner I Frederikshavn
Rock music venue on Frederikshavn's waterfront, hosting live performances and DJ sets in an electric harbor-side atmosphere.
A rock music club located on Havnepladsen in the heart of Frederikshavn's waterfront district. Known for hosting live rock performances and DJ sets, this venue serves as a cultural hub for music enthusiasts and nightlife seekers. The club features an energetic atmosphere and attracts both locals and visitors looking for authentic entertainment in Denmark's northern port city.
A brief summary to Sportens Venner I Frederikshavn
- Havnepladsen 12, Frederikshavn, 9900, DK
- +4596200044
- Duration: 2 to 5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
Local tips
- Check the venue's event schedule in advance, as programming varies throughout the week and season. Peak entertainment nights typically occur Thursday through Saturday.
- Arrive early on busy nights to secure good positioning near the stage or bar. The waterfront location can attract large crowds during popular performances.
- The harbor setting means weather can affect the outdoor approach and atmosphere. Dress appropriately for Frederikshavn's maritime climate, particularly during autumn and winter months.
- Combine your visit with exploration of nearby harbor attractions and waterfront dining options. The Havnepladsen area offers multiple leisure activities within walking distance.
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A Rock Music Institution on the Waterfront
Sportens Venner I Frederikshavn occupies a prime position at Havnepladsen 12, directly overlooking the harbor in Frederikshavn. Established as a dedicated rock music venue, the club has become a cornerstone of the city's live music scene. Its waterfront location provides a distinctive setting that combines maritime character with vibrant nightlife culture, making it a natural gathering point for music lovers and social visitors alike.Live Music and Entertainment Programming
The venue specializes in rock music performances, hosting both established and emerging artists throughout the year. Beyond traditional live bands, the club features DJ sets and curated music programming that extends across multiple genres while maintaining its core rock identity. The club's commitment to live entertainment has established it as a key venue for Frederikshavn's cultural calendar, drawing audiences from across the region.Community Role and Cultural Significance
Sportens Venner I Frederikshavn functions as more than a nightclub—it serves as an active member of Frederikshavn's business and cultural community. The venue is recognized by local business associations and participates in the broader effort to position Frederikshavn as a vibrant cultural destination. Its presence on the waterfront contributes to the area's appeal as an entertainment and leisure zone, complementing the city's maritime heritage and modern hospitality offerings.Atmosphere and Visitor Experience
The club delivers an electric atmosphere characterized by energetic crowds and a commitment to quality entertainment. The venue attracts diverse audiences—from dedicated rock enthusiasts to casual visitors seeking nightlife experiences. The waterfront setting adds a distinctive ambiance, particularly during evening hours when harbor views and urban lighting create a compelling backdrop for social gatherings and musical performances.Accessibility and Practical Details
Located in central Frederikshavn with direct harbor access, the venue is easily reached from the city center and surrounding accommodation options. The Havnepladsen location places it within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and other leisure facilities, making it convenient for both planned visits and spontaneous evening outings. The venue's established reputation ensures reliable programming and consistent operating schedules throughout the year.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Frederikshavn Church
0.3 km
Frederikshavn’s red-brick landmark church, blending National Romantic architecture, a Michael Ancher altarpiece and war graves into one evocative town centre stop.
Fisketorvet
0.3 km
A modest central square in Frederikshavn where everyday small-town life, summer tourist hosts and a hint of maritime character quietly meet by the harbor.
Frederikshavn St.
0.3 km
Compact, coastal rail terminus linking Frederikshavn’s harbor, ferries and town center, and a relaxed stepping stone to beaches, bunkers and northern Jutland landscapes.
Port of Frederikshavn
0.6 km
A deep-water working harbour where ferries, shipyards and offshore giants share the waterfront, shaping the maritime heart of Frederikshavn.
Cafe' Feen
0.7 km
Aalborg’s beloved Kildeparken blends music, art, and green tranquility, offering a vibrant escape in the city center for relaxation, exploration, and community events.
Frederikshavn Sogn
1.0 km
A grand Romanesque church and living parish at the heart of a North Jutland port town, where seafaring history, sacred art and everyday Danish life meet.
Bunker Ved Palmestranden
2.4 km
Second World War bunkers half-buried in the dunes behind Frederikshavn’s palm-lined city beach, blending coastal history with a relaxed seaside setting.
Mindesten for Laurits Thomsen
10.6 km
A modest roadside stone in rural Vendsyssel, the Mindesten for Laurits Thomsen quietly links a single life story with the open fields and farm roads of Gærum.
The Lady From The Sea
11.7 km
A towering harbour figurehead where Ibsen’s sea‑bound heroine, medieval Mary and hundreds of children’s symbols merge into one evocative coastal landmark.
Mindesten for Klitplantør Thygeson
30.6 km
A modest granite stone in Skagen Klitplantage honouring the dune inspector who planted millions of pines and transformed the shifting sands south of Skagen.
Kiosk v / The Buried Church
30.7 km
Delve into Esbjerg’s evolution from coastal hamlet to harbor city at this immersive museum, blending archaeology, wartime history, and lifelike local scenes in Denmark’s West Jutland.
Skagen Havn
30.9 km
A bustling North Sea harbour where fishing fleets, cruise liners and a cosy marina meet under Skagen’s famous northern light.
Enjoy Skagen
31.4 km
Esbjerg Museum reveals the city’s story through immersive exhibits on maritime legacy, archaeology, and daily life—offering an interactive journey into Danish west coast history.
Galleri Bo
31.6 km
Explore Denmark's vibrant west coast heritage at Esbjerg Museum, where local history, archaeology, and immersive exhibits bring Esbjerg's dramatic story to life.
Skagen Station
31.9 km
Denmark's northernmost railway station, where historic yellow architecture meets the gateway to two seas.
Unmissable attractions to see
Krudttårnet
0.2 km
A 17th‑century gunpowder tower turned harbourfront museum, where naval history, bold engineering and Frederikshavn’s maritime story meet in one compact landmark.
Frihedsmonumentet
0.3 km
Frihedsmonumentet is a tranquil memorial park in Frederikshavn, honoring Danish resistance and World War II victims in a peaceful, central garden beside the main church.
Tordenskjold statue
0.3 km
Experience the harmonious blend of art and nature at Skovhuset, Frederikshavn's cultural gem.
Mindesten
0.3 km
A modest granite memorial on Frederikshavn’s church square, Mindesten quietly commemorates Denmark’s World War II liberation and invites a moment of reflection.
Triaden sculpture
0.5 km
Discover Mindesten in Frederikshavn: A serene memorial honoring local history amidst beautifully landscaped gardens.
Versorgungsschiff „EDDA BOREAS“
0.5 km
A cutting-edge offshore wind support vessel occasionally moored at Frederikshavn’s working harbour, showcasing hydrogen-ready technology, cranes and gangways for the future of offshore energy.
Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum
0.5 km
Small in scale but rich in ideas, Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum og Exlibrissamling fuses contemporary art, ex libris treasures and a lively cultural calendar in one intimate venue.
Nordre Skanse
1.4 km
Grassy historic earthworks overlooking Frederikshavn’s harbour and the Kattegat, where simple ramparts, sea views and open sky tell a quiet coastal story.
Palmestranden
2.6 km
Denmark’s only true palm-fringed urban beach, blending soft white sand, safe shallows and playful seaside activities with views over Frederikshavn’s working harbor.
Bangsbo Botaniske Have
2.8 km
Denmark's premier botanical garden where English-style elegance meets Northern Europe's largest alpine crevice garden.
FunHouse Frederikshavn
2.9 km
1,500 m² of colorful indoor action by the Frederikshavn harbor, where kids climb, bounce and slide while adults pause with a coffee and a clear view.
Palm Beach (Frederikshavn)
2.9 km
Denmark's only palm beach—a tropical escape where real palms sway above white sand and Baltic waters.
Mindesten for de 3
2.9 km
A modest war memorial in Frederikshavn honoring three local lives lost during World War II, inviting a brief, thoughtful pause amid the town’s everyday rhythm.
Boolsens Stenhave
3.0 km
A quiet stone garden in Frederikshavn where an author’s lifelong passion for geology now unfolds as an open-air story of ice, rock, and deep time.
Pikkerbakken
3.0 km
Forest-framed hilltop with a striking airwalk, sweeping Kattegat views and quiet wartime relics above the harbor town of Frederikshavn.
Essential places to dine
Buffet Restaurant The Reef
0.2 km
Family-friendly buffet dining inside Frederikshavn’s tropical water-park hotel, blending Nordic comfort food with a relaxed Caribbean-inspired resort atmosphere.
Scandic The Reef
0.2 km
Caribbean-style water world and relaxed family resort vibes in the heart of Frederikshavn, steps from the harbour, beaches and North Jutland’s coastal adventures.
Tordenskjoldskroen
0.2 km
A quintessential Danish beer hall in Frederikshavn blending hearty local flavor, maritime heritage, affordable drinks, and genuine social atmosphere.
Maestros Steakhouse Frederikshavn
0.2 km
Relaxed Angus-focused steakhouse in central Frederikshavn, serving generous cuts, burgers, pizzas and pasta all day in a warm, casual neighbourhood setting.
Hyttefadet
0.2 km
Casual seafood and Danish comfort dishes in a cozy, harbor-near townhouse with a leafy, sun-catching terrace in the center of Frederikshavn.
Valentino
0.2 km
Casual Italian restaurant in central Frederikshavn, serving generous pizzas, pastas and European comfort dishes in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
STED1
0.2 km
Elevated Nordic dining with sweeping harbour views from the top of Hotel Jutlandia, blending contemporary cuisine with Frederikshavn’s working waterfront.
Hotel Jutlandia
0.2 km
Waterfront landmark hotel overlooking ferries and the Kattegat, steps from shops and the train station.
California American Restaurant
0.2 km
Hearty burgers, ribs and American comfort food served in a casual, family‑friendly grill house in the centre of Frederikshavn.
Jerry’s
0.2 km
Retro American diner meets craft brewery in Frederikshavn's vibrant heart.
Det Gule Pakhus
0.3 km
Casual Scandinavian dining in a 19th‑century warehouse setting inside The Reef hotel, blending harbor heritage with family-friendly, all-weather comfort.
Milan Pizza
0.3 km
Authentic Sicilian pizzas with creative toppings in casual, family-friendly Frederikshavn setting.
Restaurant Sæson Frederikshavn
0.3 km
Seasonal Nordic fine dining where passion, precision, and exceptional value converge in intimate Frederikshavn.
Restaurant Frida
0.3 km
Harborfront, family-friendly buffet in Frederikshavn serving classic Danish dishes and a generous grill selection in a relaxed, social setting.
Bone's Frederikshavn
0.3 km
Harborfront American BBQ and hearty comfort food with a salad bar, soft-ice and plenty of space for families, groups and hungry travelers in Frederikshavn.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
dansk Frederikshavn
0.3 km
Harborfront, budget-friendly clothing store in Frederikshavn, stocking practical styles for babies, kids, tweens, women and men under one bright, efficient roof.
Kidsbrandstore
0.3 km
Nordic market leader in curated children's fashion, specializing in quality branded clothing for kids and teens.
Søstrene Grene
0.3 km
Scandinavian creativity and design inspiration in the heart of Frederikshavn
JACK & JONES
0.3 km
Casual Scandinavian menswear, denim and smart-casual essentials in a compact boutique on Frederikshavn’s main pedestrian shopping street.
Marta du chateau Frederikshavn
0.3 km
Scandinavian women’s fashion with a French–Italian twist, set in the heart of Frederikshavn’s pedestrian shopping street.
ONLY
0.3 km
Scandi high-street style, denim favourites and everyday womenswear essentials in a compact, central Frederikshavn fashion store on lively Danmarksgade.
Knud E
0.3 km
Long-established Frederikshavn womenswear boutique offering Scandinavian-inspired fashion, quality outerwear and warm, personal service in the heart of Danmarksgade.
CHANGE Lingerie
0.3 km
Scandinavia's leading lingerie specialist with expert fitting and sizes A–K in Frederikshavn's pedestrian heart.
Mondo Frederikshavn
0.3 km
Intimate women’s fashion boutique in central Frederikshavn, blending Scandinavian style, everyday practicality and friendly, personal service on busy Danmarksgade.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
0.3 km
Playful Danish design shop in central Frederikshavn, brimming with colourful gifts, party supplies, stationery and clever everyday items at wallet‑friendly prices.
VERO MODA
0.3 km
Contemporary Scandinavian women’s fashion in a bright, modern boutique on Frederikshavn’s main shopping street, ideal for quick wardrobe updates and stylish travel essentials.
H&M
0.3 km
Compact Scandinavian fashion hub in Frederikshavn’s Colosseum center, offering everyday style for women, men and kids just steps from the town’s main shopping street.
Rosenborg SHE
0.3 km
Intimate women’s fashion and footwear boutique on Søndergade, offering wearable Scandinavian style in the heart of Frederikshavn’s cozy shopping streets.
Deres Collection
0.3 km
Modern women’s fashion in a relaxed Nordic boutique, set in the walkable shopping streets of central Frederikshavn.
Tøjeksperten
0.3 km
Premium men's fashion with 365-day exchanges and seamless online integration in central Frederikshavn.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
John Bull
0.2 km
English-style harbor pub blending maritime character with classic pub hospitality in Frederikshavn's waterfront district.
Freddy´s Bar
0.3 km
Cozy harbourfront bar in Frederikshavn with live music, a generous beer selection, and laid-back Danish pub vibes just steps from the ferry terminal.
JOY´S PUB
0.3 km
Cozy harborfront neighborhood bar in Frederikshavn with affordable drinks, local atmosphere and occasional live music on late-opening weekend nights.
Flying Hirsch
0.4 km
High-energy after-ski bar in central Frederikshavn, serving playful drinks, loud music and alpine party vibes late into the night.
Frederikshavner Kroen
0.4 km
No‑frills Danish pub in central Frederikshavn, pouring cheap beer, late‑night drinks and plenty of local atmosphere in a compact, well‑worn bar room.
Sportsbaren Frederikshavn
0.4 km
Lively central Frederikshavn sports bar with wall-to-wall matches, cold beers, betting, slot machines and pool in a relaxed, down-to-earth Danish pub atmosphere.
Lygten I/S
0.4 km
Old-school Danish "brown" beer hall in central Frederikshavn, serving inexpensive drinks, thick pub atmosphere and local colour from early morning to late night.
Two Step Up v / Brian Jensen
0.4 km
Frederikshavn's legendary late-night bar where locals and travelers unite over live music and Danish drinks until dawn.
Café Pitstop Frederikshavn
0.5 km
Relaxed café-bar hybrid on Skippergade blending sports, karaoke and pub vibes in a down-to-earth local hangout in Frederikshavn.
Bangsbo Brewing Company
0.6 km
Intimate nanobrewery crafting rotating small-batch Danish beers in a welcoming taproom.
Peder Wessel v/Lisbeth Wagner
0.6 km
Traditional, inexpensive neighbourhood bar on central Søndergade, offering no-frills drinks, cosy maritime character and an easygoing slice of Frederikshavn nightlife.
Munken v/Aase Pedersen
0.7 km
Traditional Danish bar in the heart of Frederikshavn, offering straightforward drinks, long opening hours and a cosy glimpse into local everyday pub life.
Le Drink
1.1 km
Cosy neighbourhood cocktail bar in Frederikshavn, serving unfussy drinks and relaxed conversation in an intimate, low‑key setting off the main streets.
Ship Inn ApS
1.3 km
Unpretentious neighborhood bar in central Frederikshavn, serving inexpensive drinks and harbor-town vibes in a compact, maritime-flavored setting.
DK-Café
1.4 km
Local gaming den meets casual bar in a low-key Frederikshavn café where slot machines, screens and simple drinks create an everyday, untouristy hangout.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
Sportens Venner I Frederikshavn
0.0 km
Rock music venue on Frederikshavn's waterfront, hosting live performances and DJ sets in an electric harbor-side atmosphere.
Casino Aalborg
57.0 km
Compact, adult-only casino in the heart of Aalborg, pairing classic table games and slots with a relaxed Nordic nightlife atmosphere inside a city-center hotel.
CLUB MOONLIGHT Aalborgs dansested for voksne
57.0 km
Compact, nostalgic and unapologetically dance‑focused, Club Moonlight brings 80s, 90s and today’s hits to a mature over‑21 crowd in central Aalborg.
Rocken
57.0 km
Aalborg's premier basement rock and metal nightclub, hosting live bands and DJ sets Friday through Sunday.
C Night Club
57.1 km
Craft cocktails meet dance floor energy on Aalborg's premier nightlife street.
ESCAPE CLUB & Shisha Lounge
57.1 km
Intimate nightclub and shisha lounge in the heart of Aalborg’s Jomfru Ane Gade, mixing DJ-driven dancing, drinks and hookah corners late into the night.
Club Wolf
57.1 km
Compact, late-night nightclub on Aalborg’s Jomfru Ane Gade, blending chart hits, strong weekend energy and a tightly packed dance floor in the city’s bar street hub.
Night Cirque
57.1 km
Compact, high-energy nightclub in central Aalborg, where pulsing beats, bold lighting and a stylish crowd keep the dance floor alive late into the night.
LouLou Aalborg
57.2 km
Polished cocktails and high-energy club vibes collide at this compact, late-night hotspot on Aalborg’s legendary Jomfru Ane Gade.
Club Stygge
57.2 km
Compact, late-night Aalborg nightclub with loud party hits, simple cocktails and a tightly packed dance floor on bustling Vesterå.
Happy Friday
75.1 km
Experience Støvring's vibrant nightlife at Happy Friday Cocktail Bar, where expertly crafted cocktails meet a lively atmosphere.
Skørping Bodega
77.8 km
A friendly local bodega near Rold Skov, Skørping Bodega captures the spirit of Danish bar culture with its authentic charm, inviting atmosphere, and vibrant community.
Rold Skov Orienteringsklub
77.8 km
Embark on an orienteering adventure with Rold Skov Orienteringsklub in Denmark's captivating Rold Skov forest.
Mjølner
79.0 km
Small-town Nibe’s late-night heartbeat, where a compact dance floor, loud party tunes and local crowds turn a quiet fjord town into a lively night out.
Delirium
85.9 km
Experience the electrifying nightlife at Delirium, Gothenburg's premier night club with pulsating music and vibrant energy.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Lively
- Entertaining
- Unique
- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Industrial Designs
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Waterfront
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Waterfront
- Skyline
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- LGBT Friendly