Place to visit
Harkens Bakke, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Harkens Bakke is a natural site in Denmark, at 35 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Natural site · Nature
- Where
- Denmark
- Elevation
- 35 m
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- AAL Aalborg, 50 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 57.14641, 9.02798
What it is and where
Harkens Bakke is a natural site in Denmark, at 35 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 57.14641, 9.02798; the nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL, Aalborg), 50 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 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 Harkens Bakke is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:04
- FebBetter not9:08
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:59
- MayBest time16:14
- JunBest time17:35
- JulBest time17:01
- AugBest time14:59
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible9:59
- NovBetter not7:40
- DecPossible6:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25. 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.
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
- BulbjergLimestone rock in Denmark1.3 km
- KvindhøjeAncient monument in Jammerbugt Municipality (22851)3.8 km
- Frøstrup MinilandsbyComplete miniature village of Frøstrup from 1904-30 in scale 1:107.2 km
- Kirsten Kjærs MuseumMuseum9.0 km
- Klim KalkovnMuseum9.8 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 Harkens Bakke?
It is a natural site in Denmark. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Harkens Bakke?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25.
How do you get to Harkens Bakke?
The nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL), 50 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 Bulbjerg, Kvindhøje, Frøstrup Minilandsby. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
Keep reading
- 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. More about Harkens Bakke on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.