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Beaches in Skagen

Photo: Robin Skjoldborg

Stretching around Skagen is more than 60 kms white sandy beaches inviting you to sunbathe, play games and have fun.

Note! Bathing at the very top of Grenen is strictly forbidden due to the currents.

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Skagen Sønderstrand

Sandy, family beach, close to town, featuring the bascule light as an attractive landmark.

Damstederne/Hulsig Strand

Close to the town - at the boundary between Damsted conservation area and the woodlands of Skagen Klitplantage, at the impressive Damsted Dunes and the former royal villa.

Hulsig/Bunken

Along the Kattegat, between Hulsig and Bunken, lies this beach. Lots of fine beach sand, an excellent family beach. Enjoy the gentle wash of the waves and the clean water which the Blue Flag guarantee...

Højen/Gl. Skagen/Nordstrand

Experience the sometimes harsch North Sea and enjoy the sunset over the sea. A lovely, popular bathing beach in the summer, which also invites a brisk walk (plenty of wind in the autumn to freshen o...

Kandestederne - Skiveren

Experience the rugged landscape at Kandestederne/Skiveren. The wide beach and high dunes invite to long walks, during which you can enjoy the view over the North Sea and the open plains.

Aalbæk/Napstjert Strand

The beach at Aalbæk and Napstjert frames the harbour. The nice, white beach sand invites children´s play, while the clean, calm water invites a dip in the Kattegat´s wawes.