Skagen, DenmarkSkagen ChurchSkagen FyrRåbjerg KirkeSkagen Naturhistoriske MuseumSkagen VestEagleworld
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Skagen

Skagen is a town in North Denmark Region district, Denmark of about 9,747 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 53 forts & heritage, 38 churches and 11 museums. The must-see places are Skagen Church, Kystmuseet Skagen and Skagens Vippefyr.

57.7209° N, 10.5839° EPop. 9,747

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see62
Notable135
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Skagen Church, church near Skagen
Must-see

Skagen Church

Church · 1 km

Kystmuseet Skagen, museum near Skagen
Must-see

Kystmuseet Skagen

Museum · 1 km

Skagens Vippefyr, attraction near Skagen
Must-see

Skagens Vippefyr

Attraction · 2 km

Places near Skagen by type

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One day from Skagen

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:50 pm

93 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Skagen
  2. Skagen Fyrbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Hirsholmriver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Eagleworldnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Råbjerg Kirkechurch · 30 min
  6. Hulsig Kirkechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Skagen
Today’s loopSkagenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Skagen?

Skagen Church (church, about 1 km), Kystmuseet Skagen (museum, about 1 km), Skagens Vippefyr (attraction, about 2 km), Hvide Fyr (heritage site, about 2 km), Skagen Fyr (beach, about 4 km), Den Svenske Sømandskirke (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Skagen?

137 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 11 museums, 10 other attractions, 8 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Skagen?

Klitgården Refugium, about 2 km by road; Hvide Fyr (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Skagen?

Skagen Church, about 1 km by road; Den Svenske Sømandskirke (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Skagen?

Start in Skagen, visit Skagen Fyr, then Hirsholm, then Eagleworld, then Råbjerg Kirke, then Hulsig Kirke, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.