Place to visit
Cloos Tower, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Cloos Tower is an observation tower southwest of Frederikshavn in Denmark, at 100 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Architecture. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observation tower southwest of Frederikshavn · Nature, Architecture
- Where
- Denmark
- Elevation
- 100 m
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- AAL Aalborg, 52 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- May 11 - Aug 30: Mo-Su 11:00-16:00; Jul 01 - Jul 31: Mo-Su 11:00-17:00
- Website
- frederikshavn.dk
- Coordinates
- 57.42116, 10.46646
What it is and where
Cloos Tower is an observation tower southwest of Frederikshavn in Denmark, at 100 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Frederikshavn, where this site lists 96 more places to see, 4.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.42116, 10.46646; the nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL, Aalborg), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Architecture places in Denmark. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cloos Tower is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:00
- FebBetter not9:07
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible14:00
- MayBest time16:17
- JunBest time17:39
- JulBest time17:05
- AugBest time15:01
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:57
- NovBetter not7:37
- DecPossible6:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | March to April, October and December |
| Architecture | May to September | March to April, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cloos Tower has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Denmark
To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Denmark checklist. Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Flade ChurchChurch building in Frederikshavn Municipality, Denmark272 m
- Bangsbo MuseumDanish museum2.3 km
- Frederikshavn Methodist ChurchChurch building in Frederikshavn Municipality, Denmark2.8 km
- KnivholtManor house in Frederikshavn Municipality, Denmark2.9 km
- PikkerbakkenNature2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: Nature
- Kattegat: sea area between Denmark and Sweden
- Skagerrak: strait between Denmark, Norway and Sweden connecting the North Sea and the Kattegatt sea area
- Gudenå: river in Denmark
- Møllehøj: highest natural point of Denmark
- Bay of Kiel: bay in the southwestern Baltic Sea
- Roskilde Fjord: fjord in Denmark
Every Denmark place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cloos Tower?
It is an observation tower southwest of Frederikshavn in Denmark. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cloos Tower?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21.
How do you get to Cloos Tower?
The nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL), 52 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Flade Church, Bangsbo Museum, Frederikshavn Methodist Church. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
Keep reading
- Frederikshavn96 places to see in and around Frederikshavn, Denmark: Ålbæk Bugt, Hulsig Church, Voergaard Castle. Best time: May to September.
- Nature348 places for nature in Denmark, from Kattegat to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- DenmarkBefore travelling to Denmark: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Cloos Tower on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.