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Helsingør, also known in English as Elsinore, is a port city in eastern Denmark. It is most famous for being the setting for Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. The beautiful city is a hotbed of culture and has a rich history as well as a thriving food scene. The city and surrounding areas are scenic for drives, and prices average at just €32.40 per day when booking in advance with Enjoy Travel.
Guide to Helsingør
Geography
Helsingør is located on the northeast coast of the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in eastern Denmark. To the east of the city is the Øresund strait that separates Zealand from Sweden. To the north is the Kattegat, a sea area located between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Climate
Helsingør experiences a moderate maritime climate characterised by cool summers and winters. Due to its northern location, sometimes the temperatures can drop below freezing in the winter. Helsingør also receives a significant amount of rainfall during the year. The best time to visit Helsingør is in July and August when the weather is pleasant. The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 22°C. The driest month is April and the wettest is August.
Culture in Helsingør
Helsingør is a modern cultural hub with wonderful events, activities and attractions that showcase the city’s rich heritage and history. From theatres to museums to UNESCO World Heritage sites, there are plenty of ways to get your cultural fix in Helsingør.
Things to do in Helsingør
Visit the home of Hamlet
Located in Helsingør, Kronborg is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The castle inspired Shakespeare who used the castle as the setting for Hamlet. Explore the castle and its grounds and enjoy lots of engaging exhibitions and exhibits and, of course, quoting a few lines from the immortal play.
Soak up some culture
The Culture Yard in the heart of Helsingør is an impressive structure where you’ll find a wonderful library, the Dockland Museum, a large theatre, exhibition centre, restaurants and a whole lot more. An incredible amount of events take place here and there is always something fun, interesting and eye-opening happening.
Eating out in Helsingør
Helsingør is a great destination for gastronomy and is renowned for its cuisine. The city is home to a vibrant street food market with long communal tables where you can feast like royalty on local dishes and ingredients. There is a wide range of culinary delights to tickle your tastebuds whether you visit a cool cafe, casual bistro or fine dining establishment. To keep it local, order a traditional Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwich) and frikadeller (Danish meatballs).
Helsingør Transport
Airport
The nearest major airport is Copenhagen (CPH) which is 69km from Helsingør. To travel to and from the airport, you can take the train or taxi. If you want to use public transport, take the train (every 20 minutes; DKK 67-104; 65 minutes) to the city centre.
Getting around Helsingør
Helsingør has a good public transport system with plenty of buses and trains to get you around the city and its surroundings. Use the free Rejseplanen app to find departures and pay using the MidtTrafik app. Ride-hailing services, like Uber, do not operate in Helsingør, so renting a car is a great way to explore more of the city and to get off the beaten track and follow the roads less travelled. Some of the most reliable car hire agencies in Helsingør include Europcar and Hertz.