mrskmirolla Posted January 19, 2009 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I have been reading all of the excursions HAL has up for my cruise and there is one port I have a question, which is should be do our own thing in Skagen? I have a Rick Steve's book and he doesn't list anything for that port. Any info anyone:confused: Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted January 19, 2009 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Skagen is a small fishing village at the top of Denmark and there is many holiday cottages and it is a good place for tourists to visit because of the beach. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagen http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=&hl=da&ie=UTF-8&u=www.skagen.net&sl=da&tl=en&history_state0=&swap=1 http://www.skagen-tourist.dk/international/en-gb/menu/turist/turist-maalgruppe-forside.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrskmirolla Posted January 23, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thank you Danish Viking, we can always count on you. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted January 23, 2009 #4 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thank you :) If there are any specific questions about northern jutland and Skagen just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magalie99 Posted February 9, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thank you :) If there are any specific questions about northern jutland and Skagen just ask. Restaurants in Skagen? Any "must see" places? Can you walk up to the top of the lighthouse (Grenen)? We will be on Silver Cloud in August - docking for a day and, like Kathy, haven't found many "attractions" in and around Skagen. I always like the "off the beaten path" places. And anywhere that serves a good, local beer! :p Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnasMom&Dad Posted February 10, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 10, 2011 There is also a sight of two oceans colliding. If you walk north, from the town of Skagen, across the sandy beach, you come to the northern tip of Jutland (Jylland), here, on a good day, you’ll see two oceans, “Skagerrak” from the West and “Kattegat” from the East collide, it can be quite a sight, and theoretically you can you can have your feet in two oceans at the same time!! Cato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted February 10, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I really don´t know about the lighthouse but if you contact the tourist office (see link at my first post) they will most likely help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtanc Posted January 14, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Danish Viking are you still around?! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted January 14, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Of course :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtanc Posted January 15, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Ah great. After doing my research we are going to rent a bike in the town of Skagen and bike out to Grenen and then go to the sanded church. Have you been here? I expect the answer is yes. Can you recommend any can't miss restaurants for a seafood lunch? Any other advice? Thank you Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted January 15, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2018 You do realitet that the church and Grenen are in opposide ends of Skagen. The distance is not long but there will be some backtracking. Its a few years now that I was there so I can't remember the name of the restaurant but I will do some research and come with some suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted January 15, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Jørgens Spisehus http://www.joergensspisehus.dk/ Pakhuset https://pakhuset-skagen.dk/ Wittco Fisk og Skaldy. http://wittcofiskogskaldyr.dk/ http://www.skagen-tourist.dk/ln-int/north-jutland/places-eat/gastronomy-top-denmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asebastian Posted February 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Is this town where the famous Skagen watches are made? My partner has one, very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frederik123456 Posted February 8, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Is this town where the famous Skagen watches are made? My partner has one, very nice... No, that is actually an American company. Although it is founded by a Danish couple resident in the US. It is named after the town, probably to tap into the quite strong 'Danish Design' brand. No idea where they are manufactured, maybe somewhere in Asia ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrzr Posted February 11, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 11, 2018 We had a very enjoyable DIY day in Skagen last August. We got off the ship as soon as we were cleared to go ashore and enjoyed a walk around the beautiful town until the Skagens Art Museum opened. The museum was very well done - it was particularly interesting to see the same scene or event through the artwork of different artists. The museum shop had some interesting items for sale. Afterwards we went in a few shops, including the Skagen watch shop which had glasses of wine out for the shoppers/browsers. There were several cute restaurants along the main shopping street with outdoor patios to enjoy the fantastic weather. We ate at Kokkenes on the town square at a table shaded by an umbrella. The portions were large and the food tasty - I had a wonderful sandwich made with eggs,similar to a croquet madame, and a salad. After lunch we made our way over to the Skagen brew house where we enjoyed some local beer in the beer garden before heading back to the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englander Posted February 11, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 11, 2018 We'll be in Skagen port on Thurs May 3rd. I want to go to the Skagen Bunker Museum and Grenen tip. What's the best way to get there? From what I have seen online the bus (#1) goes to a big parking lot in Grenen and from there we can walk to the Bunker museum which is not far and also this is where to catch the Sandormen ride to the tip (30 kr). My concern is that Google maps say the bus to/from Grenen runs every 2 hrs. We are in port from 7:00 am till all-aboard at 3:30pm. Do we have time? Where can I find a bus schedule? Also - do ships offer a shuttle into town, possibly to the bus station where we can catch the Bus #1? Please tell me if my plan is do-able; or suggest a better way. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted February 11, 2018 #17 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Here is a link to the Skagen City Bus SK1 - Not that many departures. https://www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk/custom/mediafiles/Timetables/125/SK-1-KPL_KORT.pdf?v=01jyxh From the bus stop you can walk to the bunkers and to the tip as well - same direction. Or take Sandormen to the tip.. Enjoy your day at Skagen. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englander Posted February 11, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Here is a link to the Skagen City Bus SK1 - Not that many departures. https://www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk/custom/mediafiles/Timetables/125/SK-1-KPL_KORT.pdf?v=01jyxhFrom the bus stop you can walk to the bunkers and to the tip as well - same direction. Or take Sandormen to the tip.. Enjoy your day at Skagen. Sent from my iPad using Forums I didn't realize they are that close.... if the weather is good that is definitely a possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted February 11, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I didn't realize they are that close.... if the weather is good that is definitely a possibility Les than 1 mile - walking along the shore. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turenski Posted February 11, 2018 #20 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Does Bus #1 in Skagen run all year round or does it begin its season at a special time during the summer/ We are arriving in lat May of 2018 and riding the bus would be great. I thought I read that it begins at the end of June. I am hoping that is wrong. Thanks in advance for any help with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Cruisin Posted February 11, 2018 #21 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Skagen is a small fishing village at the top of Denmark and there is many holiday cottages and it is a good place for tourists to visit because of the beach. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagen http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=&hl=da&ie=UTF-8&u=www.skagen.net&sl=da&tl=en&history_state0=&swap=1 http://www.skagen-tourist.dk/international/en-gb/menu/turist/turist-maalgruppe-forside.htm This was very interesting and useful - thanks so much Danish Viking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted February 11, 2018 #22 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yes, the bus is running all year - the time table at the link is valid until June 30, 2018. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted February 11, 2018 #23 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yes, the bus is running all year - the time table at the link is valid until June 30, 2018. ... but only week days - not Saturday and Sunday. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frederik123456 Posted February 13, 2018 #24 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Skagen is a small fishing village at the top of Denmark Just so you don't get the wrong idea. Skagen is a major European fishing port (the biggest in Denmark with more than 300.000 tonnes landings a year) this is around half the volume of the worlds' biggest fishing port in Vigo, Spain. The town itself is very cute, but the fishing harbour is big industry, although there are also smaller boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turenski Posted February 13, 2018 #25 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks for the info on BUS #1. Can one use Bus #1 to just tour around Skagen-meaning stay on it for a complete circuit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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