Skagen’s new facilities open for business in April

Monday, March 9, 2015 - 09:42 by ce-press

In April the DKK226m new cruise facilities at Skagen will be up and running. There are 15 calls scheduled bringing 24,000 passengers, a 300% increase on 2014. By 2020 the hope is to have at least 40 calls and 80,000 passengers a year.

The new facilities include: a new basin with 450m of new quay giving a length overall of 330m iwth water depths of 11m; 1.3km of breakwater; extending the existing quay from 170m to 190m giving a loa of up to 220m; extending the port entrance from 80-250m; welcome facilities on both quays holding information and guidance, lounge, restrooms, free WiFi, crew facility, showroom and bike rental.

Local network Cruise Skagen Denmark is focusing on destination development, guide education, networking with national and international stakeholders within the business; marketing of Skagen and handling cruise calls in cooperation with tour operators and cruiselines.

Skagen’s new facilities open for business in April

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Skagen is geographically located at the top of Denmark and at the same time on top of the European continent. Here the two seas - The Baltic Sea and the North Sea - and the whole world meet. At Grenen, the headland of the Skagen Odde spit, you can actually stand with one foot in the Baltic Sea and one foot in the North Sea! The sun shines for around 2.000 hours annually, which makes Skagen the sunniest place in Denmark. The town of Skagen - a 600 year old market town - has a unique setting and a fascinating history. For generations, it has been painted and depicted by artists and poets. Even the famous fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen lost his heart to Skagen. Shopping in Skagen is always a treat. Whether you are on the lookout for designer clothes, ceramics or glassware, the famous Skagen watches or handmade amber jewellery, you'll find them all. Skagen is renowned for its high quality food products and freshly caught seafood.