Pikkerbakken

Things to see in Frederikshavn

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Frederikshavn offers beautiful nature, maritime atmosphere and exciting history. Enjoy the view from Pikkerbakken, relax on Palmestranden or explore Krudttårnet and Bangsbo Museum. The city's harbor and cozy pedestrian street complete the day!

Bangsbo area

The area offers a wide range of attractions - large and small, such as Restaurant Møllehuset, Kystmuseet Bangsbo, Dyrehaven Bangsbo, Bangsbo Botanical Garden, trails and routes - hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, Denmark's highest observation tower Cloostårnet and not least Pikkerbakken.
 

The history of the Bangsbo area is closely linked to the Bangsbo manor, which dates back to 1345. Today, the Bangsbo Coastal Museum is housed in the buildings. The name Bangsbo comes from Bangsboodh 'Bangs bod', which refers to small fishermen's houses, stalls that once served as a place for fishermen to stay during seasonal fishing in the Kattegat.

See map of Bangsbo here

The palm beach

Yes, you read that right - in Frederikshavn you can enjoy beach life under real palm trees! Every year in May they return from hibernation and create an exotic atmosphere with white sand and calm bathing water. Palmestranden offers both relaxation and activities such as beach volleyball, playing at the Jungle playground and a delicious ice cream from Palmestrandens Ishus.

Palmestranden
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Palmestranden
Photo: Peter Jørgensen

The historical Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn has a rich history that can still be experienced in the city's oldest neighborhoods and defenses. In Fiskerklyngen, where Fladstrand originated in the 16th century, you can walk among the small, idyllic houses from the 18th century that bear witness to the city's time as a busy fishing village.
 

The town's strategic location on the Kattegat made it important in the defense of Denmark. During the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), German troops built Nordre Skanse to protect the area from attacks from the sea. Later, in the late 1600s, the defense was expanded and the Powder Tower, part of Fladstrand Fortress, was built to protect the trade routes between Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
 

Today, these historic sites stand as testimony to Frederikshavn's exciting past - from a small fishing village to an important fortress town.

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