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LOCATION
A Danish city in the north-east of Zealand, located 40km north of Copenhagen over the Øresund Strait. On the opposite bank of the strait there is a twin Swedish city of Helsingborg. There is a ferry communications system established between them. The distance from the capital of Denmark to Helsingør is approx. 45km. You can reach the city by car, yacht, or by train from Copenhagen. 56°02’21.0″N 12°37’16.2″E
SCENIC CHARACTER
The first mention of Helsingør comes from 1231, but the settlement in Sound was known as a market where the Vikings sold their profits. The city got urbanised during the times of King Eric of Pomerania, who used its location and in 1420 built a fortress by the bank of the Sund. Along with the fortress Kärnan, Helsingborg on the opposite coast of Øresund controlled the entranceway to the Baltic Sea. From then on the city started developing. Thanks to the Kronborg fortress and forced charges for crossing the strait, the city became famous as a seaport. From the Griffin Route perspective the most important place to visit is Kronborg Castle, which happens to be the largest tourist attraction of the city. Immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe and has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list. The history of the castle begins in 1420 when King Eric of Pomerania built a fortress by the shore by the Sund. The fortress looked much alike the castle in Darłowo in Pomerania, where King Eric was born. From 1574 to 1585 King Frederick II had the medieval fortress radically transformed into a magnificent Renaissance castle. In 1629 a fire destroyed parts of the construction, but Christian IV used this opportunity to rebuild almost all of the castle, which also has a church within its walls. In 1658 Kronborg was besieged and captured by the Swedes who took many of its valuable art treasures as war booty. In 1785 the castle ceased to be a royal residence and was converted into barracks for the Army. The Army left the castle in 1923 and after a thorough renovation it was opened to the public. Currently Kronborg castle looks different than almost six centuries ago, because it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. It’s an excellent residence and in the lobby, in a glass case, there is a model of the former form of the castle, which resembles the castle in Darłowo in Poland. In Helsingør there is also a statue of Eric of Pomerania to whom the city owes its development.
ATTRACTIONS
Near Kronborg Castle is a Carmelite Priory, one of the best preserved in Europe. It owes its existence to Eric of Pomerania, who, after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, brought monks to Denmark, offering them land in Elsinore. The convent organizes concerts and is open to tourists.
There are a number of exciting things to do in Helsingør. From historical sites to cultural attractions, explore the comprehensive list of all other local attractions in Helsingor. The National Museum Of Science And Technology, which demonstrates the advancement of science, industry and technology. There is a large collection of steam engines, bicycles, motorcycles and antique cars. Visiting Danish Maritime Museum is also an interesting option. It has exhibitions on the Danish merchant fleet, the history of navigation to Greenland and the Danish West Indies as well as a variety of changing exhibitions. If you need rest, you can visit Lake Esrum, Denmark’s second largest lake. There are stunning natural surroundings with a bird sanctuary, barbeque sites and bathing areas.
