Skagen Antik & Design
Family-run antique and design shop in central Skagen, combining exclusive seagull-themed Nordic textiles with carefully curated maritime and local antiques.
Skagen Antik & Design is a charming family-run antique and design shop on Sankt Laurentii Vej, right in the heart of Skagen. Inside, you will find a carefully curated mix of maritime antiques, Skagen-related objects, art, glassware and ceramics, alongside the shop’s own distinctive seagull-themed designs inspired by the town’s rooftops and coastline. It is an inviting stop for design lovers and anyone seeking a locally rooted, high-quality souvenir that reflects Skagen’s coastal character and artistic heritage.
A brief summary to Skagen Antik & Design
- Sankt Laurentii Vej 21d, Skagen, 9990, DK
- +4542704040
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
Local tips
- Plan your visit for the summer months, when the Skagen shop on Sankt Laurentii Vej is typically open and the full range of seagull designs and antiques is most easily available.
- If you have something specific in mind, such as a particular type of glass, tinware or artwork, allow extra time to browse slowly and ask staff about items not immediately on display.
- Consider luggage space before buying larger antiques and instead focus on textiles, small artworks or decorative pieces that pack easily for the journey home.
- Combine a stop here with nearby museums and cafés along Sankt Laurentii Vej to create a relaxed half‑day focused on Skagen’s art, history and design.
- Outside the main summer season, check current opening arrangements or call ahead, as hours may change and some stock may be concentrated at the Tuen farm shop.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Skagen Antik & Design location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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A coastal shop rooted in Skagen’s stories
Skagen Antik & Design is more than a simple antique store; it is a small, personal gateway into the everyday history and design traditions of Denmark’s northernmost town. Tucked along Sankt Laurentii Vej, one of Skagen’s key central streets, the shop blends seamlessly into the low-rise, yellow-hued architecture that has long defined the area. Inside, shelves and tables are arranged with the relaxed order of a lived‑in home rather than a formal gallery, inviting you to browse slowly and discover pieces with a past. The business is family-run, and that character shows in the way the collection has been built up over years of interest in art, antiques and local life. Many items have a direct connection to Skagen: objects associated with the fishing community, decorative pieces echoing the famous Skagen painters, and small details that speak to the town’s long relationship with the sea and shifting light.The signature seagull design from the rooftops
One of the most distinctive features of Skagen Antik & Design is its own seagull motif, a recurring pattern that has become something of a local design icon. The idea was inspired by real seagulls that sit in long rows on the roof of the former town hall in Skagen throughout the year. After years of watching this simple daily scene, the owners translated it into a clean, Nordic graphic pattern. You will find this design on a wide range of items: cotton and linen textiles by the metre, t‑shirts and baby bodysuits, kitchen towels, aprons, trays, tote bags, cushions, cards and napkins. The style is characterised by clear colours and uncluttered lines, combining a playful motif with a minimalist Scandinavian sensibility. For travellers, these pieces offer a way to take home something distinctly Skagen that is both decorative and practical.Antiques with a Skagen and maritime focus
Alongside the in‑house designs, Skagen Antik & Design maintains a carefully chosen selection of antiques and vintage objects. There is a particular emphasis on items with a link to Skagen and the surrounding region, as well as to Denmark’s broader maritime culture. You may see tinware from the 19th century, delicate old glass, faience pieces, small oil paintings and watercolours, and hand-coloured copper engravings. The owners also have an eye for homely objects that add warmth to interiors: old ceramics, decorative household items and smaller curios that carry signs of use without feeling worn out. While many of the bulkier and more numerous antiques are kept in their larger farm shop in nearby Tuen, the Skagen location provides a well-edited snapshot, ideal for travellers who want to browse without being overwhelmed.A relaxed browsing experience in central Skagen
The atmosphere inside the shop is unhurried. Natural light filters in from the street, catching reflections on glass and polished surfaces, while textiles soften the space with colour. It is the kind of place where you can easily spend more time than planned, moving from shelf to shelf as new details catch your eye. Because the collection spans both new design and older pieces, it appeals equally to dedicated antique hunters and those simply looking for a tasteful gift. Located on the main shopping street, the store fits naturally into a day spent exploring Skagen’s museums, cafés and nearby sights. It works well as a short stop on a stroll through town or as a focused visit if you are particularly interested in Scandinavian design and regional history. The scale is intimate, making it easy to take in the whole space while still leaving room for small discoveries.Seasonal rhythms and practical considerations
Skagen Antik & Design adapts to the seasonal rhythm of Skagen, a town that comes especially alive in summer. The Skagen shop on Sankt Laurentii Vej is generally open during the summer months, while their larger location in Tuen operates year‑round by arrangement. Exact opening hours can vary, so checking in advance or calling the shop is advisable, especially outside peak season. The location benefits from the infrastructure of central Skagen: nearby cafés, other small boutiques and services are all within easy walking distance. You will typically find places to sit and rest close by, and the compact layout of the town centre keeps walking distances manageable. Mobile reception in this part of Skagen is usually strong, which makes it straightforward to look up additional information or coordinate plans while you browse.Taking a piece of Skagen home
For many visitors, Skagen Antik & Design becomes the place where they choose a tangible reminder of their time at the tip of Jutland. The seagull textiles fit easily into luggage, and smaller antiques or artworks can add a subtle coastal note to a living room or kitchen. Because the designs are exclusive to the shop and its companion outlets, they retain a sense of authenticity and locality. Whether you are drawn by the graphic simplicity of the seagull pattern, the craftsmanship of older objects, or the idea of supporting a small family enterprise, the shop offers a gentle, personal counterpoint to mass‑produced souvenirs. It captures something essential about Skagen: a blend of maritime heritage, artistic tradition and understated Danish design.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.
Brøndums Hotel
0.2 km
Discover Esbjerg’s transformation from Viking outpost to modern port through atmospheric exhibits, lifelike street scenes, and powerful wartime stories at Esbjerg Museum.
Galleri Bo
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Enjoy Skagen
0.7 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
1.1 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
2.5 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
3.2 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
3.8 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
4.3 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
4.4 km
Denmark's premier sunset gathering place where the North Sea horizon ignites with daily natural drama.
Bunker Ved Palmestranden
29.6 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
31.2 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.
31.6 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
31.7 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
32.0 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
Skagens Museum
0.2 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
0.2 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
0.2 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 Bamsemuseum
0.3 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
0.3 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.
Kongeligt Toldkammer
0.3 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.
Sommerhus Skagen
0.4 km
Discover Maskinrummet—Skagen’s harbor-side maritime museum where historic ship engines, nautical stories, and hands-on exhibits bring Denmark’s seafaring past to life.
Skagen Kirke
0.7 km
A warm yellow seaside church where maritime heritage, Nordic light and thoughtful architecture meet in the historic heart of Skagen.
Befrielsessten i Skagen
0.8 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
0.8 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
0.8 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.
Skagen Sønderstrand
0.8 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
0.9 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.
Det Hvide Fyr
0.9 km
Historic brick lighthouse turned exhibition space, Det Hvide Fyr stands above Skagen’s dunes as a serene maritime landmark of light, history and wide coastal views.
Escape skagen
1.0 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.
Essential places to dine
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.
Museumscaféen Brøndums Havehus
0.2 km
Light-filled garden café in Skagens Museum’s grounds, serving Nordic light lunches, fresh coffee and home baking amid the historic art quarter of Skagen.
Foldens Hotel
0.2 km
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
0.2 km
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
0.2 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.
Saxild
0.2 km
Organic, vegetable-led Danish lunch, sourdough baking and wine in the historic garden of Skagen’s artist quarter at Saxild’s Gaard.
Lasses Pølsevogn
0.3 km
Classic Danish hot dogs and specialty sausages served from a traditional street stand on a bustling square in the heart of Skagen.
Bodilles Kro
0.4 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.
Green´s Pub og Café
0.4 km
Vibrant harborfront brasserie in Skagen blending classic Danish hygge, local flavors, and live music—perfect for foodies, music lovers, and culture seekers alike.
Casitalia ApS
0.4 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
0.4 km
Waterfront Nordic dining where fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients shine in a relaxed, welcoming harbor-side setting.
Pizzeria Italia
0.4 km
Cosy Italian pizzeria in Skagen's heart, serving generous portions and authentic cuisine with warm, multilingual hospitality.
Jakobs Café & Bar
0.4 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
0.4 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
0.4 km
Hearty steaks, big burgers and Route 66 nostalgia in a casual, family-friendly American diner just steps from Skagen’s bustling harbourfront.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Skagen Antik & Design
0.0 km
Family-run antique and design shop in central Skagen, combining exclusive seagull-themed Nordic textiles with carefully curated maritime and local antiques.
Benedikte Utzon
0.0 km
Refined Scandinavian fashion in the heart of Skagen, where natural materials, calm design and coastal-inspired colors create a quietly luxurious boutique experience.
Skagens FRYD | Design & Fashion
0.0 km
Handcrafted Danish design and children's fashion celebrating Scandinavian artistry and simplicity.
Butik Oscar
0.0 km
Curated Scandinavian design and home furnishings in Skagen's artistic heart.
SKAGEN POTTERI
0.0 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.
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.
Din Boutique På Toppen
0.2 km
Intimate plus-size fashion and Danish art in a cozy Skagen boutique, where Scandinavian style, comfort and local creativity meet on Sankt Laurentii Vej.
Skagen Boghandel ApS
0.2 km
Cosy local bookshop in central Skagen, blending books, games and stationery with friendly service and a touch of everyday Danish coastal life.
Sideways
0.2 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
0.3 km
Contemporary Scandinavian fashion with bold prints and sustainable style in charming northern Skagen.
NORMAL Skagen, Skråvej
0.3 km
Danish beauty and wellness retail in Skagen's vibrant town center.
Kiki Gram Dametøjsbutik
0.3 km
Helårs dametøjsbutik i hjertet af Skagen med personligt udvalg af danske modebrands, hyggelig atmosfære og nærværende betjening siden 1988.
Harbour Club
0.3 km
Compact coastal fashion boutique on Skagen’s main street, blending Scandinavian simplicity with maritime flair just minutes from the working harbour.
Cha Cha
0.4 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
0.4 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.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Apéro Champagne & Kaffebar
0.1 km
Authentic French bistro and champagne bar in a historic railway station, blending Parisian elegance with Nordic charm.
Apéro hos Bellevue
0.2 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.
Tørst Cocktailbar
0.4 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
0.5 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
0.5 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
0.6 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
0.7 km
Authentic Danish pub with hidden courtyard garden and live music in Skagen's harbor heart.
DK-Café
30.9 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
31.2 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
31.5 km
Relaxed café-bar hybrid on Skippergade blending sports, karaoke and pub vibes in a down-to-earth local hangout in Frederikshavn.
Sportsbaren Frederikshavn
31.6 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
31.9 km
Authentic maritime bar where Frederikshavn's harbor spirit flows through every conversation and drink.
My Nordisk Mjød
31.9 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
32.1 km
English-style harbor pub blending maritime character with classic pub hospitality in Frederikshavn's waterfront district.
Freddy´s Bar
32.1 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
- Unique
- Casual
- Boutique
- Relaxing
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Minimalist Designs
- Colorful Aesthetics
- Vintage Styles
- Modern Designs
For the architecture buff
- Landmarks
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Low Impact
- Locally Managed
- Public-Transport Accessible
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Business Friendly