Wittco Fisk & Skaldyr, Skagen Harbour
Harbourfront seafood buffet in Skagen’s historic red warehouses, serving home-made fish specialities and shellfish platters with close-up views of the marina.
Set at the very end of Skagen’s harbour quay in the historic red Bindesbøll warehouses, Wittco Fisk & Skaldyr is a bustling seafood restaurant and deli specialising in fresh fish and shellfish. Since 1987, this family‑run spot has served a generous fish buffet, home-made seafood salads, salmon and fishcakes, plus plates you compose yourself from the display counter. With views over the marina and outdoor seating for well over a hundred guests, it blends working-harbour character with relaxed, informal dining right by the water.
A brief summary to Wittco Fish and Shellfish
- Fiskehuskajen 29, Skagen, 9990, DK
- +4561652743
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 11:30 am-4 pm
- Tuesday 11:30 am-4 pm
- Wednesday 11:30 am-4 pm
- Thursday 11:30 am-4 pm
- Friday 11:30 am-4 pm
- Saturday 11:30 am-4 pm
- Sunday 11:30 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Aim for a slightly earlier or later lunchtime than 12:00–13:30 in summer to avoid the busiest period at the buffet and secure an outdoor table by the water.
- Bring a light jacket or extra layer, as even sunny days on Skagen Harbour can feel cool and breezy when you sit outside for more than an hour.
- If you have allergies or prefer non-seafood options, discuss this at the counter when choosing from the live display so staff can help you compose a suitable plate.
- During June–August, consider reserving a table by phone, especially for dinner or groups, as the combination of buffet and harbour views draws many diners.
- Use the first walk along the buffet to look over the full selection before filling your plate, so you can prioritise house-made salads and hot dishes you most want to try.
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Wittco Fish and Shellfish location weather suitability
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Discover more about Wittco Fish and Shellfish
Seafood at the End of the Quay
Wittco Fisk & Skaldyr anchors the far end of Skagen’s busy fishing quay, in a line of old red warehouses that frame the harbour like a backdrop. Inside and out, the focus is unmistakably on the sea: platters of prawns, herring, salmon and shellfish are laid out on ice, while the smell of fried fish and freshly baked fishcakes drifts from the kitchen. This is both a restaurant and a deli counter, so you can settle in for a leisurely meal or simply point to what you like and have a plate put together. The restaurant has grown over the years into a sizeable operation, run by two generations of the same family. Indoors on the first floor you find a simple, maritime dining room; outside, long rows of wooden tables line the quay. The atmosphere changes with the weather and season, from breezy summer lunches in T‑shirts to brisk spring days when guests huddle under blankets, watching the boats in the marina opposite.From Live Counter to Famous Fish Buffet
One of Wittco’s signatures is its so‑called “live menu”: instead of reading a long list, you see the day’s dishes laid out in the shop counter. Various seafood salads, different styles of salmon, several kinds of herring and a rotation of hot fish dishes let you compose exactly the plate you want. It is an easy way to sample classic Danish harbour fare without needing to know the names in advance. In peak season, the upstairs fish buffet becomes the star. Offered daily through the summer months and on selected days at other times, it typically includes shellfish salads, green salads, soups, fried fillets, fishcakes and hot specialities. The buffet is designed for lingering—filling a plate, watching the harbour, then going back to try something new. It is especially appealing for mixed groups or families, since adventurous eaters and cautious diners can all find something that suits them.Bindesbøll Warehouses and Harbour Heritage
The setting is part of what gives Wittco its character. The restaurant occupies the last section of the Bindesbøll houses, a series of fish warehouses designed in the early twentieth century and now emblematic of Skagen Harbour. Their simple, functional form and deep red colour form a striking contrast with the pale sky and water, and they recall the days when the quay was dominated by commercial fishing and auction halls. Today, the area feels more leisurely, but traces of that working heritage remain. From your table you can watch pleasure craft and visiting yachts tie up alongside local boats. On busy summer days, there is constant motion on the quay: coolers trundled past, crates unloaded, gulls wheeling overhead. The restaurant’s combination of historic building and living harbour views makes it a natural pause point on a stroll through Skagen’s waterfront.Seasonal Rhythm and Practical Details
Wittco’s rhythm follows Skagen’s seasons. The main seafood buffet generally runs from Easter through late autumn, with extended hours and both lunch and evening service during June, July and August. Outside these months, the atmosphere is calmer, and the focus shifts more to the deli counter and indoor tables than the expansive outdoor terrace. Service is counter‑based for choosing dishes, with food then brought to your table, which keeps things informal and relatively quick at busy times. As a rule, prices fall in the mid‑range for Denmark: buffet and generously filled seafood plates feel substantial without tipping into fine‑dining territory. Families will appreciate the straightforward options for children, while those with reduced mobility benefit from step‑free access at quay level and the possibility to dine outdoors without negotiating stairs.Planning Your Visit to the Quayside
Most guests allow at least an hour for a relaxed buffet visit, more if they linger over dessert or drinks while watching the harbour. On warm days the outdoor tables are popular, so booking ahead by phone in high season is sensible, especially for larger groups. Wind can pick up along the quay, so a light extra layer is useful even in summer. Because this is a working harbour environment, expect some noise from boats, gulls and the general bustle. That liveliness is part of the charm: a reminder that the seafood on your plate has travelled only a very short distance. Between the fresh, home‑made dishes, the unfussy service and the maritime backdrop, Wittco Fisk & Skaldyr offers an authentic taste of Skagen’s seafaring life in a single, satisfying stop.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Enjoy Skagen
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Galleri Bo
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Skagen Havn
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Skagen Station
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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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Solnedgangspladsen, Gammel Skagen
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Bunker Ved Palmestranden
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Frederikshavn Church
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Fisketorvet
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Unmissable attractions to see
Sommerhus Skagen
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Befrielsessten i Skagen
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Kongeligt Toldkammer
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Skagen Kirke
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Port of Skagen
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Maskinrummet
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Drachmanns Hus
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Skagens Museum
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Buste af Degn Brøndum
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Skagen Vandtårn
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Kystmuseet Skagen
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Skagens Havn Østmole
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Skagen Bamsemuseum
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Essential places to dine
Wittco Fish and Shellfish
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Harbourfront seafood buffet in Skagen’s historic red warehouses, serving home-made fish specialities and shellfish platters with close-up views of the marina.
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Havfruen Fiskehus Xi v/Mads Westphal
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Skagen Fiskerestaurant
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Havnegrillen Skagen, Pier 1
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Pakhuset
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Simpelt Pop-up Brunch
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Café Knuth's
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Juicy & Pizza
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Pier1 ApS
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Westwind
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Bolcheriet A/S - Skagen
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Skagen Toys
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Galleri Bo Bendixen
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lysetsland Skagen
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Mop Shop
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Pieces
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VERO MODA
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Kompasset
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DK-Café
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Café Pitstop Frederikshavn
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Freddy´s Bar
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
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Wanda's swing
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Charlies Nightclub
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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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Balambaras
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