Kompasset Pub, Skagen
Traditional harbor pub in Skagen where locals and visitors meet year-round for beer, coffee, live music and laid-back hygge by the waterfront.
Kompasset is a traditional harbor pub in Skagen, set right by the boats at Havneplads 18. Open all 365 days of the year, it is a cozy, wood-paneled meeting place where locals and visitors alike gather over beer or coffee to swap stories, play pool or darts, and enjoy frequent live music. With its laid-back maritime atmosphere, long opening hours and regular events, Kompasset is a social anchor point in Skagen’s waterfront nightlife.
A brief summary to Kompasset
- Havneplads 18, Skagen, 9990, DK
- +4598450966
- Duration: 1 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 8 am-5 am
- Tuesday 8 am-5 am
- Wednesday 8 am-5 am
- Thursday 8 am-5 am
- Friday 8 am-5 am
- Saturday 8 am-5 am
- Sunday 8 am-5 am
Local tips
- For a quieter, café-style experience, come earlier in the day when locals drop in for coffee and the harbor is just starting to stir.
- Check upcoming live music and quiz nights in advance so you can time your visit for one of the more festive evenings.
- Bring some coins or a payment card if you want to join in on pool or darts, as games are a social staple here.
- In peak summer, arrive earlier in the evening to find a good table before the harbor area becomes busier.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Restrooms
Kompasset location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Kompasset
A harbor pub at the heart of Skagen life
Kompasset sits just off Skagen’s working harbor, a warm glow of lamplight and chatter spilling out toward the quay. Inside, the feel is that of a classic Danish værtshus: low-key, unpretentious and instantly welcoming. Locals drift in for a morning coffee or an evening beer, and it is the kind of place where the staff quickly learn first names and regular orders. Being open every single day of the year, Kompasset quietly underpins the town’s social rhythm. On wild winter days when the North Sea whips across the harbor, the pub becomes a snug refuge; in high summer, the sound of conversation and clinking glasses follows you in from the bright marina.Maritime character and lived-in charm
The décor leans into Skagen’s seafaring roots with nautical touches, ship motifs and a timeworn bar that feels like it has soaked up decades of stories. The lighting is soft rather than theatrical, the furniture more functional than fancy, and the overall impression is of a room shaped by use rather than design trends. Pool and dart boards add to the sense of a lived-in local bar where games are part of the nightly ritual. It is easy to settle into a corner table, watch the bustle at the counter and feel the gentle hum of people dropping by after work, after a day at sea or after exploring the town.Music, events and long evenings
Kompasset is also a small live-music hub, hosting a varied line-up of bands and themed evenings that can turn a quiet night into a lively one. From sing-along favorites to local acts, the music is more about atmosphere and togetherness than big-stage spectacle. Events such as quiz nights or special musical weekends reinforce the community feel. Because the pub’s hours stretch late into the night, there is room for evenings that start slowly over coffee and end with dancing or enthusiastic singalongs around the bar.Drinks, simple bites and everyday comfort
The bar focuses on beer, spirits and classic pub drinks, often with Danish and international lagers alongside a changing selection of bottles. Coffee and soft drinks keep it welcoming from early hours, so it works as both a casual daytime stop and a late-night haunt. Depending on the season, you may also find straightforward, hearty dishes or bar snacks that match the informal setting. This is not fine dining territory; the appeal lies in familiar flavors, reasonable prices and the comfort of having a dependable place to drop into at almost any time of day.Who enjoys Kompasset and when to go
Kompasset’s mix of regulars and visitors creates a social, approachable mood that suits couples, small groups of friends and solo travelers who enjoy striking up conversation at the bar. Early in the day it can feel almost café-like, while evenings grow progressively livelier, especially on weekends or when live music is scheduled. In summer, when Skagen’s harbor fills with yachts and holidaymakers, the pub becomes part of a broader waterfront circuit of bars and restaurants. Outside the peak season it takes on an even more local flavor, offering a glimpse of everyday Skagen life that continues long after the tourist crowds have thinned out.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Enjoy Skagen
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Galleri Bo
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Skagen Station
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Skagen Havn
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Brøndums Hotel
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Skagen Gray Lighthouse
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Mindesten for Klitplantør Thygeson
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Bunker Ved Palmestranden
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Cafe' Feen
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Frederikshavn Church
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Fisketorvet
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Unmissable attractions to see
Skagen Marina
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Skagen Kirke
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Sommerhus Skagen
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Kongeligt Toldkammer
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Port of Skagen
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Denmark’s largest fishing harbour and Skagen’s maritime heart, where working trawlers, cruise ships and a lively marina share the luminous tip of Jutland.
Drachmanns Hus
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Maskinrummet
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Du er Smyk
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Skagens Museum
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Escape skagen
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Kystmuseet Skagen
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Skagen Vandtårn
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Buste af Degn Brøndum
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Skagen Bamsemuseum
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Anchers Hus
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Essential places to dine
Simpelt Pop-up Brunch
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Skagen Fiskerestaurant
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Havnens Fiskehus Skagen v/Ann-Christina Westphal
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Mammas Pizza & Restaurant
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Mammas Pizza Skagen
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Havfruen Fiskehus Xi v/Mads Westphal
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Pakhuset
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Jollehuset
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Fiskehuset Skagen ApS
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Wittco Fish and Shellfish
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Café Knuth's
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Havnens Grill Og Takeaway
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Juicy & Pizza
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Dit smørrebrød - Skagen
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Restaurant Asia Skagen
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Galleri Bo Bendixen
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lysetsland Skagen
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Skagen Toys
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Pier1 ApS
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VERO MODA
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Fleurie & Delux Skagen
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Mop Shop
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Bolcheriet A/S - Skagen
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Westwind
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Kop & Kande Skagen
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Pieces
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NÜ Skagen
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Butik Skagen
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Boutique Dig & Mig
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Kompasset
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Traditional harbor pub in Skagen where locals and visitors meet year-round for beer, coffee, live music and laid-back hygge by the waterfront.
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Tørst Cocktailbar
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Apéro hos Bellevue
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DK-Café
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Munken v/Aase Pedersen
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Sportsbaren Frederikshavn
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John Bull
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Freddy´s Bar
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
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Delirium
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Red Reef
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Penang karaoke
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Utopia Jazz
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Klubb Impuls
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Wanda's swing
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Charlies Nightclub
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Gretas
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Club Charlie
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Club Galej
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M.A.D
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Backstage
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Yaki-Da Restaurang & Nattklubb
82.3 km
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Balambaras
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Lively
- Fun-filled
- Casual
- Unique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Vintage Styles
- Rustic Designs
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For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
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- Festival / Event Nearby
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Business Friendly