Saxild – Bakery, Eatery and Wine Bar in Skagen
Organic, vegetable-led Danish lunch, sourdough baking and wine in the historic garden of Skagen’s artist quarter at Saxild’s Gaard.
Tucked into the historic Saxild’s Gaard in Skagen, Saxild is a characterful bakery, daytime restaurant and wine bar set in the former garden of artists Anna and Michael Ancher. Here organic, mostly vegetable-based Danish dishes are served with a playful “kind of classic with a twist” approach, alongside excellent sourdough, pastries and carefully chosen wines. Rustic interiors, a charming courtyard and a strong sense of local food culture make this a distinctive lunch and coffee stop.
A brief summary to Saxild
- Markvej 4, Skagen, 9990, DK
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 2.5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Thursday 11 am-3:30 pm
- Friday 11 am-3:30 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am-3:30 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Local tips
- Aim for an early lunch around opening time on weekends, as the courtyard and indoor tables can fill quickly in the middle of the day.
- Menus focus on organic, vegetable-based dishes; if you have dietary requirements, mention them when you arrive so the kitchen can guide you.
- Combine your visit with nearby artist homes and museums in the same neighbourhood to make a relaxed half-day around food and culture.
- Check current seasonal opening hours in advance, as regular service focuses on daytime and selected evenings announced locally.
- If the weather is changeable, request a courtyard table close to the indoor space so you can move quickly if it turns windy or cool.
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
Saxild location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
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Cold Weather
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Hot Weather
Discover more about Saxild
Garden hideaway in the artists’ quarter
Saxild sits quietly on Markvej, in the old garden of celebrated Skagen painters Anna and Michael Ancher, just behind the museum-like artist homes that made this corner of town famous. The setting feels surprisingly secluded: low buildings gathered around a courtyard, gravel underfoot, climbing plants softening the walls and the North Jutland light filtering through trees. Once a working farmyard, Saxild’s Gaard now blends that rural character with a contemporary Nordic café feel. Indoors, white walls and simple wooden furniture keep the focus on conversation, food and the artworks and objects that hint at Skagen’s creative past. In good weather, most gravitate to the courtyard tables, where you can linger over lunch while catching glimpses of nearby historic houses.“Kind of classic” Danish cooking with a twist
The kitchen at Saxild describes its food as “kind of classic” Danish with “a twist or ten”. That means familiar lunch ideas reimagined with a modern, mostly plant-forward touch. Organic produce is at the heart of the menu, with vegetables often playing the lead role and meat used sparingly for flavour and structure. You might encounter robust salads layered with grains and pickles, open-faced compositions that nod to smørrebrød traditions, or warm dishes built around the day’s best seasonal greens. Techniques draw on both traditional Nordic preservation and contemporary restaurant cooking, so a plate can feature fermented notes, charred elements and bright herbs all at once, balanced in an unfussy, comforting way.Sourdough craft and a playful house philosophy
Saxild is as much a bakery as it is a lunch spot. Sourdough loaves – the “sour dough, not sour baker” of their in-house poem – are central to the experience, arriving with a crackling crust and chewy, aromatic crumb. The same dough-making care carries through to flaky morning pastries, buns and sweet treats that pair perfectly with carefully brewed coffee. The team behind Saxild brings together a seaweed and foraging specialist, a food historian with a passion for historic recipes, and a chef with experience from top Nordic hospitality. Their shared sense of humour runs through the menu descriptions and the little verses about wild food, green cooking and the beauty of the courtyard when it is full of guests.Wine bar atmosphere in daylight hours
During the day, Saxild functions as an informal wine bar, focusing on bottles that suit its vegetable-led cuisine: fresh whites, lighter reds and expressive natural wines feature alongside non-alcoholic options. Glasses are poured at a long counter, and shelves of bottles lend the dining room a relaxed, living-room feel. On selected evenings the space hosts special events under the banner “Saxild after 18”, when the kitchen stretches beyond lunch to multi-course menus or themed dinners. These nights lean into the wine-bar personality of the place, transforming the courtyard into an intimate venue where candles and soft lighting take over from the bright North Sea sun.Slow moments between museums and the sea
Saxild works particularly well as a pause in a wider exploration of Skagen’s art heritage and coastal scenery. Its location in the Anchers’ former garden creates a tangible link between the region’s artistic golden age and its current wave of creative gastronomy. You can arrive in the late morning for coffee and pastries, stay through a lingering lunch, then drift back out toward museums and beaches. The pace here encourages you to slow down: food arrives unhurried, the courtyard invites long conversations, and the gentle hum of nearby cultural sites replaces city traffic noise. Whether you drop in briefly or settle in for hours, Saxild wraps contemporary Danish food culture in a distinctly Skagen frame.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Organic, vegetable-led Danish lunch, sourdough baking and wine in the historic garden of Skagen’s artist quarter at Saxild’s Gaard.
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