Helsingor

Port information

Port of Helsingør - Home of Hamlet (c) Ole Thomsen

Helsingor

Helsingor is the destination where history meets the sea. Historic and modern, maritime and urban. This is the home of Hamlet and Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In 2010, the town’s entire waterfront was revitalized and transformed under the Culture Harbor project. This included the reestablishment of Kronborg Castle’s original rampart layouts and the conversion of an old shipyard into a modern cultural and museum center, The Culture Yard, and the Danish Maritime Museum, designed by BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group. Helsginor is a Renaissance town with a rich history.

Helsingor has two excellent choices for cruise ships:

"Royal Quay" (Alongside): Perfect for niche & luxury vessels (150m / 492ft). Offers an intimate experience, docked in our renaissance town just a 12-min walk from Kronborg Castle.

Sheltered Anchorage: 20m+ / 65ft+ depth, NO size limit, and just 5-10 minutes from a floating ISPS-approved tender pier, with space for 4 tender boats at once.

Port attractions

Kronborg Castle UNESCO
Step into Hamlet's world at his own castle Kronborg in Helsingor. June, July and August Hamlet, his friends and enemies will move into the chambers of the castle. Easy to explore.
M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark
The Maritime Museum of Denmark tells the story of Denmark as one of the world’s biggest seafaring nations from the 15th century until today.
Historical Harbor Helsingor
About 15 historical ships are located by the quay at the historical part of Port of Helsingor. Exciting ships as a schooner, a steamship, a lightship, and several small fishing boats.
The Shipping Agent's House
Skibsklarerergaarden - The Shipping Agent's House from the 17th century is the best-preserved shipping agent's office and suppliers shop in Elsinore dating back to the years of the Sound Dues.
The Church of St. Olai
The Church of St. Olai is The Cathedral of Helsingor. Named after the Norwegian saint, St. Olaf, the king of Norway. The history of the cathedral goes back to the 13th century.
The Town Museum of Helsingor
The museum's collections provide a picture of the history of Helsingor. From medieval and Renaissance finds via the period of the Sound Dues to our age. The Museum has also transformed all of Helsingor Old Town to an AI-interactive museum, with an AI guide, which has been specifically trained on the Helsingor historic archives.