Krudttårnet i Frederikshavn

Buildings and monuments in Frederikshavn

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When you visit Frederikshavn there are many exciting and interesting buildings and various monuments of historical interest that are really worth spending some of your time on. Look forward to exploring the city.

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Knivholt hovedgård

Knivholt Manor has been renovated during the recent years and fitted out with workshops typical of its period, which retired tradesmen bring to life. Knivolt's large courtyard provides a stage for ope...

Nordre Skanse

Nordre Skanse were the first defensive works at Fladstrand, built by German troops 1627-29. Located by a natural harbour and still today there is a harbour for small boats, which can be used by the i...

Fiskerklyngen

Fiskerklyngen is the oldest part of Frederikshavn. A cluster of fishermen's cottages, that dates back to 1568. It was originally half-timbered houses, such as the house on Strandgade 6. The present h...

Cloostårnet

On a clear day you can see Skagen in the north, Læsø in the east, Jyske Ås in the south and Rubjerg Knude in the west. In fact, the whole of Vendsyssel lies at your feet from the highest viewpoint in ...

Booelsen Stenhave

The "Garden" consists of about 1000 hewn stones from around 3000 BC to the mid-1900s. The collection includes grinding stones, mortar stones, christening fonts and holy water fonts. Founded in 1939 by...

Jernalderkældrene

Seven stone cellars from the end of the Celtic Iron Age. Used for storage. These cellars indicate that an Iron Age settlement was located here, as well as at several other sites around Frederikshavn.

Jættestuen Blakshøj

Ancient burial mound, 4.5 m high, 8 m long and 2.20 m wide. One of the largest and most beautiful ancient relics in Denmark.

Krudttårnet (Powder Tower)

Martello tower built in 1686-1690. The top floor (cannon deck) houses a range of artillery. The lower floors have exhibitions of the history of Fladstrand and the harbour. Citadel Fladstrand was...

Kæmpe Rødspætten

The large plaice. The sculpture dates from 1987 and is made of the deceased, local artist Erik Skjoldborg in collaboration with the education department at the then large yard Danyard. Plaice is mad...

Tubablæseren

Bronze sculpture opposite the town hall. A local saying states that when the politicians makes a good decision, the tuba player blows a fanfare. (Arne Ranslet 1931 - ).

Vinden

The Wind Iron Sculpture made at the shipyard Danyard.

Brysterne

Brysterne (the breasts). Five dome-shaped cobblestone sculptures with gentle streams of water flowing from the dome tops. They are situated along the Rådhusstræde and mark the way from the shopping s...

Fiskere

Hans W. Larsen (1886-1984). A monument to the fishermen upon whom the town, its inhabitants and other industries relied for many years. The work was moved from the site where it was built to Langera...