Helsingør also called Elsinore in English is a city in eastern Denmark. It is a culturally rich city with deep historical roots. It is primarily a ferry port and almost 46 kilometres away from the Danish capital of Copenhagen. Literature-wise, this small city has been Shakespeare’s muse and is highly significant as it Home to Hamlet’s Castle, The Kronborg Castle. It is easy to get to Elsinore as a ferry service keeps making trips every 20 minutes from Sweden to Elsinore. If you choose the air root, you need to arrive at Copenhagen and from there you can reach Elsinore via train or car.
If you are going to Elsinore as a tourist, there are a few places you must pay a visit to:
- Kronborg Castle
During the war with Sweden, this castle played an important role in the defence. Now things have changed and it is much quieter and peaceful here, making this old castle a top tourist spot to visit. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kronborg served as the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The Castle’s chapel is home to renaissance paintings and wood works from Germany. Guided tours of the Castle are available. - M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark
This is the best place to experience Denmark’s seafaring It is also very popular for its architecture. It has won many awards as well. This place is particularly of interest to children and young adults who have an interest in the sea and shipping. The informative and dramatic exhibits in the museum include relics from Denmark’s conquests in Greenland the West Indies, India and West Africa. This museum is dedicated to the rich maritime history of Denmark. - The Culture Yard in Elsinore
This area also has the Culture Yard, a glass and steel structure that hosts a concert venue, library and restaurant. It is 13,000 square meters in area and has something for every age group to enjoy. This is a perfect place to take your children, partner and family if you are making a trip to Elsinore.
Apart from the above-mentioned places, you can also visit Saint Olaf’s Church, St. Mary’s Church, Carmelite Monastery, Stengard and Axeltorv and Denmark’s Technical Museum. The Stengade is the main shopping street and it is a mist visit place if you are a shopping lover. Elsinore has much to offer to each type of tourist. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and head on straight to Elsinore today!
