Helsingor

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Helsingor
Helsingor
Helsingor
Helsingor
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Framed by long stretches of beach and verdant forests, this Danish port town is also home to a castle made famous in William Shakespeare.

The Danish town of Helsingør faces the glistening water of the Øresund Sound, surrounded by pretty beaches and nature trails. Walk along cobblestone streets past historical architecture, visit museums and discover Nordic legends. Bike along unhurried coastal roads to beachside villages, thick woodland and picnic areas.

Start your visit at Kronborg Slot, a majestic Renaissance castle dating back to 1420. It has since been a tollhouse, a royal residence, a military barracks and the setting for Hamlet’s Elsinore Castle. Marvel at the huge ramparts, peek inside lavish royal halls and visit the spine-tingling dungeon. Notice the statue of Holger Danske, a Viking hero rumored to return to life if Denmark is ever in danger.

The pretty town center is characterized by a neat collection of narrow lanes and pedestrian-only streets. Admire colorful low-rise houses, timber-framed cottages and Gothic stone buildings. Today many double as handicraft stores, fashion outlets, pubs and cafés. Visit the 13th-century Saint Olai’s Church, medieval Carmelite Monastery and Sankt Mariæ Kirke, decorated with 15th-century frescoes.

Helsingør’s museums showcase the town’s long history. Investigate antique pottery, Viking coins and ship timber at Helsingør Bymuseum, set in a former sailors’ hospital. Learn about the town’s seafaring heritage at the subterranean M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark. Attend art exhibitions, live music events and movie screenings at Kulturværftet.

Enjoy a walk in glorious nature while following the trails of nearby woods and forests. Egebæksvang, Hammermøllen and Teglstrup Hegn are all less than a 15-minute drive away. Travel along the coastal road to beaches, such as Hellebæk Strand and Hornbæk Strand, which are uncrowded even in the summer.

Located in North Sealand, Helsingør is just a 45-minute drive from Copenhagen and well connected by public trains. Travel between the town’s major attractions comfortably on foot. Adopt the Danish style and explore areas outside of town on rented bicycles. For a change of scenery, cross the strait on a ferryboat to the lively Swedish city of Helsingborg.

Hotel Sleep2Night
Hotel Sleep2Night
3 out of 5
Industrivej 19, Helsingor
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$121 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$152 total
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Helsingor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great basic motel to start off vacation. Breakfast buffet was very complete. No refrig or microwave in room, but they held our meds for us! Very nice."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

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Marienlyst Strandhotel
Marienlyst Strandhotel
4.5 out of 5
Nordre Strandvej 2, Helsingor
$247 nightly
The price is $309 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$309 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Helsingor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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Hotel Hamlet
Hotel Hamlet
3 out of 5
5 Bramstræde, Helsingor
$147 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$184 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Helsingor. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (852 reviews)
"Det var bra och nära till centrum"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Hotel Hamlet
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Kongernes feriepark Camping
Kongernes feriepark Camping
2 out of 5
HELSINGEVEJ 44, Graested, ZEALAND
Stay at this campground in Graested. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Popular attractions Blistrup Kirke and Gilleleje Wine are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (171 reviews)
"No receptionist that we can talk and help us to check in & check out personally. An old man help us to called the given tel no. and sent us to the lady in the restaurant who helped us to check in and transfer to different cabin because there is a van that is charging in the given cabin. The check ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023

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Living Suites
Living Suites
3 out of 5
Rundforbivej 295, Naerum
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Naerum. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Bakken Amusement Park and Kobenhavns Golf ...
9/10 Wonderful! (405 reviews)
"Second bed was in a tight space with the low ceiling. Hard to grasp from the pictures. The communal kitchen oven was not properly maintained and caused quite a bit of smoke. Other than that, amenities were wonderful. Washer had its own detergent."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

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The Forest apartments by Daniel&Jacob’s
The Forest apartments by Daniel&Jacob’s
4.5 out of 5
4 Skovbrynet, Kongens Lyngby
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Kongens Lyngby. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Bakken Amusement ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"It would be great to have a printed guidance in room so guests do not need to check online manuals every time. The apartment could provide access to washer and dryer in the Basecamp, at fees in needed."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024

The Forest apartments by Daniel&Jacob’s
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Charming quiet town

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