Hop onboard a piece of world class maritime cultural history

No place in Denmark offers so many impressive cultural experiences connected to the sea as Helsingør,where the stories about the importance of the sea and seafaring then and now are told in several exciting places.

M/S Museet for Søfart

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

The Renaissance castle Kronborg was built on gold that came sailing through the Øresund. M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark is an architectural masterpiece built on the shoulders of the shipbuilding traditions of the past, which today lives on in the historic harbour of Helsingør with it's beautiful wooden ships. The shipyard museum tells the story of solidarity ship worker culture and industrial history. The Øresund aquarium completes the chain with games and learning about the sea. Everything is easy to find, close to each other and leaves its mark on Helsingør.

Photo: Thijs Wolzak

M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark

Experience award-winning architecture and interactive exhibitions in the maritime surroundings of Kulturhavn Kronborg in Helsingør.

The Shipyard Museum

Helsingør Shipyard Museum tells the story of a bygone era when the shipyard whistle controlled the life of the town

Photo: Thomas Gundel

Kulturværftet

Helsingør Municipality's central cultural centre for concerts, lectures, debates, film, theatre, family events and festivals all year round.

Photo: Thomas Rafn-Larsen

Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage

Drama-packed Kronborg is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles.

Photo: Iwan Baan© Iwan Baan/M/S Museet for Søfart

Kronborg Culture Harbour in Helsingør

Project Culture Harbour Kronborg is a new international cultural area that highlights Kronborg's unique location on the edge of the Sound. The project links Helsingør City with the castle and opens up the city to the sea. This is done through the Shipyard Square and the extended King’s Quay. The area also houses the Culture Yard and M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark.Culture Harbour Kronborg is intended to be used by citizens and visitors - for events such as concerts or open air theatre as well as a brisk walk by the sea or to enjoy a quiet ice in the sun. Helsingør harbour is modernized and will attract sailing tourists and hopefully museum ships. Culture Harbour Kronborg is the foundation for the development of cultural and outdoor activities in Helsingør and in addition the project strengthens Kronborg's position on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.Culture Harbour Kronborg is realized in partnership between Realdania, Helsingør Municipality and Agency for Palaces and Cultural Properties. This has been done in collaboration with landscape architect Jeppe Aagaard Andersen.

Photo: Maria Kathrine Preisler© VisitCopenhagen

Skibsklarerergården - The Shipping Agent's House

In the heart of Helsingør's historic town centre lies Skibsklarerergaarden, a well-preserved building from the late 18th century, which today serves as a museum. Skibsklarerergaarden tells the story of life around the harbour, customs and daily operations in a busy coastal town, while also providing a vivid picture of Denmark's maritime cultural heritage.