Experience the local Elsinore in 24 hours
If you were to experience Elsinore in just 24 hours, what would you see, where would you start and where would you finish? Here's how to really see the local side of Elsinore in 24 hours.
Morning
Historic harbour and smoked fish
We start the day by exploring the historic harbour of Elsinore, where you can board old ships or have a chat with the old shipyard workers. Then we take a walk along the promenade to Marienlyst Castle and the Royal Gardens. We finish with lunch at Elsinore's own smokehouse.
Award-winning architecture and interactive exhibitions combine at the M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, set in a former dry dock in Elsinore, Denmark.
Marienlyst Castle is a historic royal pleasure palace and gardens open to the public, located just north of Helsingør.
Bakeria in Elsinore is a small bakery with a big heart. Here, sourdough, quality and presence come together in a warm atmosphere and the aroma of freshly baked bread.
Afternoon
Explore back alleys, shops and coffee bars
In the afternoon we'll explore Elsinore's historic streets and backyards, where you'll find cosy speciality shops, delicious ice cream and coffee bars.
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Brostræde Is is the first and oldest ice cream parlour in Elsinore. This family-run business offers a range of traditional homemade soft ice cream and waffles.
Lagoni Kaffebar is an independently run café in central Elsinore offering fresh coffee, food, soft drinks, shakes, beer, wine and cocktails in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.
Evening and accommodation
Communal dining, a concert and a unique room
The evening is about the locals, as we will have a communal meal and a concert. And then we check into Kagefryd's guesthouse - perhaps Elsinore's cosiest and smallest hotel, as they only have 1 room.
Toldkammeret, the Customs Chamber, is a cultural centre dedicated to the arts and community. Enjoy communal dining, music, theatre, courses and workshops.
Ofelia Bar is a cocktail and tapas bar in the heart of Elsinore. Enjoy fine food, wine, beer and cocktails with a spectacular ocean view.
Café Kagefryd has more to offer than simply cake. The selection of the café follows the trends and holidays of the season and offers delicious food for everyone's liking.
This is what a day in Elsinore could look like
It was just a suggestion on how you could explore the local Elsinore. It's up to you if you want to follow the guide completely or just use it as inspiration. If you can't get enough of Elsinore, check out our other guides. Then you can mix and match to create your very own tour.
