Grenen i Skagen

Free attractions and activities in North Denmark

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Looking for free activities and attractions for the whole family? Here is our list of things to do in the North of Denmark, where the value is high and the cost is zero.

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Grenen in Skagen
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Grenen in Skagen

Grenen is a unique natural phenomenon, it is where the two seas Skagerak and Kattegat meet, and the waves culminate with each other.

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Råbjerg Mile
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Råbjerg Mile

The Dune of Råbjerg Mile is the largest migrating dune in Denmark. You can’t avoid sand in your shoes after a trip in the “mile”, but in return you will be greeted by a sight you will not find anywher...

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Den Tilsandede Kirke - The sand buried church

Sct. Laurentii Church is believed to have been built in the second half of the 14th century and was at that time the largest church in Vendsyssel.

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Vippefyret
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Vippefyret

The Vippefyr in Skagen is a historic lighthouse that has guided ships safely through the Skagerrak since it was built in 1747. Located on a high dune, it offers a fantastic view of the picturesque sur...

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Læsø Saltsyderi
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Læsø Saltsyderi

Reconstruction of a 1400s salt-water plant

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Lille Vildmose
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Lille Vildmose

Experience the great wilderness of Lille Vildmose and see if you can spot eagles, deer or moose. Just a 30 minute drive from Aalborg lies Lille Vildmose – a truly magnificent Danish wilderness.

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Vestre Fjordpark
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Vestre Fjordpark

Vestre Fjordpark, re-opened in 2017 and has now transformed into a 165.000 square metre water park and activity centre, which can offer something for everyone who enjoys nature and water sport.

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Lindholm Høje
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Lindholm Høje

At Lindholm Høje archaeologists have found several burial sites and settlements originating from both the Germanic Iron Age and the Viking Age, both of which are two very important eras in Danish hist...

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Jyske Ås (the Jutlandic Ridge)
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Jyske Ås (the Jutlandic Ridge)

Melting ice, rock, gravel, clay and sand formed 15,000 years ago what today is known as Jyske Ås (The Jutlandic Esker), which resounds with stories from the Ice Age - listen, maybe you can sense the f...

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The Sunset Viewpoint in Højen (Old Skagen)
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The Sunset Viewpoint in Højen (Old Skagen)

The Sunset Viewpoint in Højen (Old Skagen) has always been a major tourist attraction in Skagen, offering guests wonderful views of the northernmost sunsets in Denmark, and the area has recently been ...

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Street Art in Reberbansgade by Nychos
Photo: Kim Mikael Jensen

Street art in Aalborg

Go exploring in Aalborg and discover all the great new street art the city has to offer.