Foldens Hotel & Café, Skagen
Traditional Skagen hospitality in a central, lively hotel and café that blend coastal character, simple comforts and classic Danish flavours just off the main street.
At the heart of Skagen’s compact town centre, Foldens Hotel & Café combines traditional Danish hospitality with a lively restaurant and café that spill out towards the main street. Set just off the pedestrian area on Sankt Laurentii Vej, it is both a convenient base for exploring the town and a social hub for meals, drinks and music on long Nordic evenings. Expect simple, comfortable rooms, classic Danish dishes and a relaxed, coastal atmosphere.
A brief summary to Foldens Hotel
- Sankt Laurentii Vej 41, Skagen, 9990, DK
- +4598441166
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 24 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
Local tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, request a room facing away from the bar and main street, especially during weekends and peak summer evenings.
- Plan at least one unhurried breakfast in the restaurant; the generous Scandinavian spread is ideal before exploring Skagen’s beaches and museums.
- In summer, arrive a little early for dinner to secure an outdoor table, as the terrace quickly fills when the weather is good.
- Pack layers and a wind‑breaking jacket; coastal winds can be strong, even on sunny days, making a cosy café stop particularly welcome.
- Use Foldens as a walking base: many of Skagen’s main sights, galleries and harbourfront viewpoints are within a comfortable stroll.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Foldens Hotel location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Clear Skies
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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Cold Weather
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Discover more about Foldens Hotel
Historic meeting place in the heart of Skagen
Foldens Hotel & Café sits just steps from Skagen’s pedestrian streets, a long‑standing landmark where travelers, locals and seasonal workers have met for generations. The low, light‑coloured buildings with red tiled roofs echo the classic architecture of this North Jutland port town, creating an immediate sense of place as you arrive. You are very much in the centre of things here: shops, galleries and the characteristic yellow houses of Skagen fan out in every direction. Inside, the atmosphere is informal and down‑to‑earth. Rather than grand design statements, you find practical, comfortable interiors that suit the rhythm of a coastal town, where guests come in sandy from the beach or windblown from a bike ride. Public areas double as a social living room for both overnight guests and people just dropping in for a coffee or a beer.Café life, Danish dishes and long light evenings
The café and restaurant form the heart of Foldens. Mornings revolve around a generous Scandinavian breakfast, with bread, cheeses, cold cuts and warm dishes that set you up for hikes in the dunes or a day of art museums. Later in the day, the kitchen turns to classic Danish fare and brasserie‑style plates, with fish naturally playing a starring role thanks to Skagen’s fishing traditions. In the warmer months, tables outside fill early, and the hum of conversation mixes with the cries of gulls from the harbour. Even on windy days, the café offers a cosy refuge, with hot drinks, simple cakes and hearty dishes that feel especially welcome after time out in the North Sea breeze. On selected evenings there may be live music or a particularly lively bar scene, giving the place the feel of a local hangout as much as a hotel restaurant.Simple rooms and practical comforts
Guest rooms at Foldens favour function over frills. Expect straightforward Scandinavian furnishings, private bathrooms and the key conveniences you need between outings: a comfortable bed, a place to unpack, a desk or small table, and Wi‑Fi to plan the next stage of your journey. Some rooms sit directly over more animated parts of the building, while others face quieter courtyards or side streets, so light sleepers may wish to request a calmer location. The property encompasses both the main hotel and annex‑style accommodation, reflecting how the complex has grown over time. This layout creates a slightly rambling feel, which adds to its character but also means that room types and sizes can vary. Common to all is the benefit of being within a short stroll of Skagen’s key sights, whether you are heading for the harbourfront, the art museums or the sandy tip of Grenen.Base camp for Skagen’s sea, sand and culture
Staying or dining at Foldens places you in an ideal position to experience Skagen’s distinctive light and landscape. The town’s famous painters once roamed these very streets, capturing the meeting of the two seas north of town and the life of fishermen and families along the shore. From the hotel, you can walk to galleries, the iconic harbour with its red warehouses, and the beach paths leading out towards the dunes. Back at base, the hotel’s relaxed service style fits the easy tempo of a seaside break. After a day of cycling, beachcombing or museum visits, many guests simply drift back to the café terrace for a cold drink under the long northern twilight. The combination of central location, on‑site dining and unfussy comforts makes Foldens a natural choice for travellers who prefer to immerse themselves in Skagen’s everyday life rather than retreat to a resort.Year‑round charm in a coastal town
While Skagen buzzes in summer with festivals and holidaymakers, Foldens also works well as a shoulder‑season or winter base. Colder months bring a quieter, more atmospheric town, where the café’s warm interior and hearty meals feel especially inviting after walks in bracing weather. Stormy skies over the sea, clear winter light and the chance of snow add a different dimension to the experience. Whether you drop in for lunch, book a room for a short break or use it as a stop on a wider North Jutland journey, Foldens Hotel & Café offers a straightforward, central and characterful slice of Skagen life.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Skagen Station
0.1 km
Denmark's northernmost railway station, where historic yellow architecture meets the gateway to two seas.
Galleri Bo
0.2 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.
Brøndums Hotel
0.4 km
Discover Esbjerg’s transformation from Viking outpost to modern port through atmospheric exhibits, lifelike street scenes, and powerful wartime stories at Esbjerg Museum.
Enjoy Skagen
0.5 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.
Skagen Havn
1.0 km
A bustling North Sea harbour where fishing fleets, cruise liners and a cosy marina meet under Skagen’s famous northern light.
Skagen Gray Lighthouse
2.7 km
Denmark's second-tallest lighthouse where two seas meet, now a hub for bird migration science and coastal heritage.
Kiosk v / The Buried Church
3.0 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.
Mindesten for Klitplantør Thygeson
3.6 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.
Sømærket Vin- & CiderBar
4.2 km
Explore Jutland’s fascinating history, authentic old streets, and a unique amber collection at Esbjerg Museum in the city center—a showcase of local culture and heritage.
Solnedgangspladsen, Gammel Skagen
4.2 km
Denmark's premier sunset gathering place where the North Sea horizon ignites with daily natural drama.
Bunker Ved Palmestranden
29.4 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.
Cafe' Feen
31.1 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 St.
31.5 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.
Frederikshavn Church
31.6 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
31.9 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.
Unmissable attractions to see
Kongeligt Toldkammer
0.2 km
A modest former Royal Customs Chamber in Skagen’s harbour, where brick, ledgers and fishing boats quietly reveal the town’s seafaring and trading past.
Du er Smyk
0.2 km
Hands-on hygge in Skagen: design your own jewelry, sip a coffee and turn beads, pearls and pendants into a personal keepsake in this intimate Danish jewelry café.
Skagens Museum
0.4 km
Denmark’s northern light on canvas: the original Skagen painters’ museum uniting intimate interiors, wind-swept seascapes and a historic artist community under one roof.
Skagen Vandtårn
0.4 km
Historic red-brick water tower turned summer viewpoint, offering a brisk climb and sweeping 360-degree views over Skagen’s rooftops, dunes and surrounding coastline.
Buste af Degn Brøndum
0.4 km
A modest bronze bust in a small garden, honoring the hotelier and patron whose generosity helped transform Skagen’s artists’ colony into a lasting museum.
Skagen Kirke
0.5 km
A warm yellow seaside church where maritime heritage, Nordic light and thoughtful architecture meet in the historic heart of Skagen.
Skagen Bamsemuseum
0.5 km
A tiny Skagen museum where hundreds of teddy bears, old and new, act out playful scenes and stories in a cosy house with a charming garden courtyard.
Anchers Hus
0.5 km
Step into the preserved home and studios of Anna and Michael Ancher, where Skagen’s famed artists’ colony comes to life among canvases, furniture and coastal light.
Befrielsessten i Skagen
0.6 km
Experience the powerful beauty of Skagen Lighthouse—where history, nature, and the meeting of two seas create Denmark’s most northern adventure.
Skagen Marina
0.6 km
A bustling mix of yachts, fishing boats and seafood sheds, Skagen Marina captures the maritime soul and golden light of Denmark’s far northern tip.
Port of Skagen
0.7 km
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.
Escape skagen
0.9 km
Atmospheric escape rooms in a real World War II bunker beneath Skagen, where coastal history, clever puzzles and teamwork blend into a one-hour underground adventure.
Drachmanns Hus
0.9 km
The eccentric poet's intimate studio where Danish literary genius met artistic vision
Skagen Sønderstrand
1.0 km
Golden sand, painterly light and a historic beacon on Skagen’s doorstep, Skagen Sønderstrand blends easy bathing with centuries of coastal and artistic heritage.
Vippefyret
1.1 km
A simple wooden beacon with a tilting fire basket, Vippefyret turns Skagen’s windswept dunes into a vivid window onto centuries of coastal navigation and seafaring risk.
Essential places to dine
Foldens Hotel
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Traditional Skagen hospitality in a central, lively hotel and café that blend coastal character, simple comforts and classic Danish flavours just off the main street.
Restaurant @ Foldens
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Cozy, central Skagen hotel restaurant serving classic Danish dishes and local fish in a relaxed, candlelit setting just steps from the town’s main streets.
Viseværtshuset
0.0 km
Lively Skagen restaurant and music hangout at Foldens Hotel, serving hearty Danish comfort food by day and turning into a bustling live‑music bar by night.
Skagen Hotel Brasserie & Restaurant
0.1 km
Seafood-focused hotel brasserie in central Skagen, serving harbour-fresh fish, Danish classics and comforting desserts in a relaxed, Nordic-style dining room.
Lasses Pølsevogn
0.1 km
Classic Danish hot dogs and specialty sausages served from a traditional street stand on a bustling square in the heart of Skagen.
Green´s Pub og Café
0.2 km
Vibrant harborfront brasserie in Skagen blending classic Danish hygge, local flavors, and live music—perfect for foodies, music lovers, and culture seekers alike.
Bodilles Kro
0.2 km
Classic Danish inn-restaurant in Skagen serving hearty kro dishes, local fish and plant-based options in cozy interiors and a leafy summer courtyard garden.
Casitalia ApS
0.2 km
Unfussy Italian comfort food just off Skagen’s harborfront, serving pizzas, pastas and easy crowd-pleasers from late morning to late evening every day.
Golden Cafe
0.2 km
Waterfront Nordic dining where fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients shine in a relaxed, welcoming harbor-side setting.
Pizzeria Italia
0.2 km
Cosy Italian pizzeria in Skagen's heart, serving generous portions and authentic cuisine with warm, multilingual hospitality.
Jakobs Café & Bar
0.2 km
Lively all‑day café, bar and seasonal nightclub in the heart of Skagen, blending terrace dining, comforting brasserie dishes and live music into one social hub.
Restaurant Firenze Pizzeria
0.2 km
Long‑running Italian favourite by Skagen’s harbour, serving generous pizzas, pastas and seafood in a cosy, casual setting just steps from the fishing boats.
Highway 66
0.2 km
Hearty steaks, big burgers and Route 66 nostalgia in a casual, family-friendly American diner just steps from Skagen’s bustling harbourfront.
Juicy & Pizza
0.3 km
Authentic Neapolitan pizza meets fresh juice culture in Skagen's most inclusive and artisanal dining destination.
Café Knuth's
0.3 km
Harbourfront café-restaurant in the heart of Skagen, serving generous Danish café dishes, great coffee and drinks in warm, freshly renovated indoor and courtyard spaces.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Skagen Boghandel ApS
0.0 km
Cosy local bookshop in central Skagen, blending books, games and stationery with friendly service and a touch of everyday Danish coastal life.
Sideways
0.1 km
Intimate Skagen wine boutique with a special love for American Pinot Noir, curated bottles, and gourmet specialties ideal for gifts, picnics, and cosy evenings.
coster copenhagen
0.1 km
Contemporary Scandinavian fashion with bold prints and sustainable style in charming northern Skagen.
NORMAL Skagen, Skråvej
0.1 km
Danish beauty and wellness retail in Skagen's vibrant town center.
Kiki Gram Dametøjsbutik
0.1 km
Helårs dametøjsbutik i hjertet af Skagen med personligt udvalg af danske modebrands, hyggelig atmosfære og nærværende betjening siden 1988.
Skagen
0.1 km
Casual cotton, coastal motifs and easygoing Nordic style at a small T‑shirt shop woven into the relaxed, seaside rhythm of Skagen’s Markvej.
Harbour Club
0.1 km
Compact coastal fashion boutique on Skagen’s main street, blending Scandinavian simplicity with maritime flair just minutes from the working harbour.
Cha Cha
0.1 km
A compact, fashion-forward boutique on Skagen’s main shopping street, offering Scandinavian-inspired clothing and accessories tailored to the town’s breezy coastal lifestyle.
Ny Form Skagen
0.2 km
Practical sports and outdoor clothing in central Skagen, ideal for kitting out coastal walks, beach days and active adventures at Denmark’s northern tip.
SKAGEN POTTERI
0.2 km
Small working ceramics studio and shop in central Skagen, known for robust stoneware sinks and coastal-inspired pottery that bring a touch of Nordic craft into everyday life.
Benedikte Utzon
0.2 km
Refined Scandinavian fashion in the heart of Skagen, where natural materials, calm design and coastal-inspired colors create a quietly luxurious boutique experience.
Skagen Antik & Design
0.2 km
Family-run antique and design shop in central Skagen, combining exclusive seagull-themed Nordic textiles with carefully curated maritime and local antiques.
Huset Holst A/S
0.2 km
A historic Skagen design house where Scandinavian furniture, lighting and interiors are styled like a real home, inviting you to browse, dream and refine your own living space.
eXtrem, Skagen
0.2 km
Compact clothing store in central Skagen, geared to the town’s breezy coastal climate and laid-back, outdoorsy lifestyle at Denmark’s northern tip.
Bolcheriet A/S - Skagen
0.2 km
Working candy workshop and shop in Skagen where you watch traditional sweets being made, taste warm samples and pick coastal-inspired Danish treats.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Apéro hos Bellevue
0.1 km
An intimate Skagen bar where Nordic light, coastal calm and well‑poured drinks create a slow, sophisticated pause between sea, town and evening plans.
Apéro Champagne & Kaffebar
0.1 km
Authentic French bistro and champagne bar in a historic railway station, blending Parisian elegance with Nordic charm.
Tørst Cocktailbar
0.3 km
Inventive Nordic-inspired cocktails, cosy harbour-side hygge and shareable tapas boards in a stylish, candlelit bar at the heart of Skagen.
Buddy Holly Skagen
0.3 km
Late-night bar and nightclub in Skagen’s harbor district, where rock ’n’ roll vibes, live music, and an easygoing crowd keep the party going into the small hours.
Havnekroen
0.3 km
Cosy harbourfront bar on Skagen’s quay, pairing simple drinks with close‑up views of fishing boats, sea air and the ever‑changing light over Denmark’s northern port.
Kompasset
0.4 km
Traditional harbor pub in Skagen where locals and visitors meet year-round for beer, coffee, live music and laid-back hygge by the waterfront.
Linie 74 af 2019
0.5 km
Authentic Danish pub with hidden courtyard garden and live music in Skagen's harbor heart.
DK-Café
30.7 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.
Munken v/Aase Pedersen
31.1 km
Traditional Danish bar in the heart of Frederikshavn, offering straightforward drinks, long opening hours and a cosy glimpse into local everyday pub life.
Café Pitstop Frederikshavn
31.3 km
Relaxed café-bar hybrid on Skippergade blending sports, karaoke and pub vibes in a down-to-earth local hangout in Frederikshavn.
Sportsbaren Frederikshavn
31.5 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.
Rkt v/Rudy Finn Kristensen
31.7 km
Authentic maritime bar where Frederikshavn's harbor spirit flows through every conversation and drink.
My Nordisk Mjød
31.8 km
Intimate mead bar and micro‑meadery in Frederikshavn, serving handcrafted Nordic honey wines inspired by a garden apple tree and regional Danish ingredients.
John Bull
31.9 km
English-style harbor pub blending maritime character with classic pub hospitality in Frederikshavn's waterfront district.
Freddy´s Bar
32.0 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.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Scenic
- Fun-filled
- Lively
- Casual
- Unique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Landmarks
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
- Festival / Event Nearby
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- LGBT Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Business Friendly