Place to visit
Skagen Town and Regional Museum, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Skagen Town and Regional Museum is a Danish museum in Skagen in Denmark. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16. It has articles in 4 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
- Danish museum in Skagen · Museums and art
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- AAL Aalborg, 82 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; PH,Sa 11:00-16:00; Su,Mo off
- Website
- kystmuseet.dk
- Coordinates
- 57.71642, 10.57453
What it is and where
Skagen Town and Regional Museum is a Danish museum in Skagen in Denmark. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 57.71642, 10.57453; the nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL, Aalborg), 82 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art 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 Skagen Town and Regional Museum is May to September.
- JanBetter not6:56
- FebBetter not9:04
- MarPossible11:24
- AprPossible14:02
- MayBest time16:21
- JunBest time17:44
- JulBest time17:09
- AugBest time15:03
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:56
- NovBetter not7:33
- DecPossible6:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16. 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
- Drachmanns HusMuseum in Skagen, Denmark328 m
- KlitgaardenFormer residence of the Danish royal family585 m
- Skagen ChurchChurch building in Frederikshavn Municipality, Denmark824 m
- Skagen BryghusSmall brewery in Skagen, Danmark852 m
- Oplevelsescenter MaskinrummetMuseum1.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Denmark: art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark
- National Museum of Denmark: Denmark’s largest museum of cultural history
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: museum in Copenhagen founded by Carl Jacobsen
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Denmark
- Thorvaldsen Museum: museum in Copenhagen
- Viking Ship Museum: maritime history museum, archaeological museum in Roskilde, Denmark
Every Denmark place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Skagen Town and Regional Museum?
It is a Danish museum in Skagen in Denmark. It has articles in 4 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 Skagen Town and Regional Museum?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16.
How do you get to Skagen Town and Regional Museum?
The nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL), 82 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 Drachmanns Hus, Klitgaarden, Skagen Church. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
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