Before you go

Your trip to Helsingør.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Helsingør – Região da Capital Destination Helsingør and Hillerød about 24 km from Hillerød

How to get there

Aeroporto de Copenhague (Københavns Lufthavn, Kastrup) (CPH) Kastrup · 55 km
Estação de Helsingør (Helsingør Station) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before you buy. From Copenhagen, the coastal line train takes about 45 minutes with frequent departures, passing through Humlebæk, the stop for the Louisiana. From Hillerød the regional train takes about 30 minutes. From Sweden, ferries from Helsingborg cross in about 20 minutes.

How many days

Half a day for Kronborg and the center; a full day including the maritime museum and a stop at the Louisiana. With two days you can explore the northern coast, with the beaches of Hornbæk and Gilleleje.

When to go

From May to September days are usually long and mild, good for walking the battlements of Kronborg. In August the Shakespeare festival often takes place. In winter, from November to March, it is cold with wind from the strait; bring a coat.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The station is in the center, and Kronborg, the maritime museum and the convent are less than 15 minutes on foot. A car only helps for the beaches on the northern coast.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Helsingør

Morning
Kronborg
Arrive by train early and enter Kronborg at opening time: halls, chapel, casemates and battlements with views to Sweden.
Afternoon
Maritime museum
Have lunch near the harbour and visit the M/S Museet for Søfart, housed in the dry dock next to the castle.
Late afternoon
Historic centre
Walk along Stengade to the Carmelite convent, the Igreja de Santa Maria and the cathedral of Santo Olavo.
Evening
Return or dinner at the harbour
Dine in the port of Helsingør or take the coastal train back to Copenhagen.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How long does the train take from Copenhagen to Helsingør?

About 45 minutes on the coastal line, with frequent trains during the day.

Can you see Sweden from Helsingør?

Yes, Helsingborg is 4 km away on the other side of the Øresund, and is clearly visible from Kronborg's battlements.

What to eat in Helsingør?

Fish and seafood at the harbour, smørrebrød (rye bread with toppings), and ice cream from the shops on Stengade in summer.

Is it worth staying overnight in Helsingør?

For those who want to see the north coast and Louisiana at a relaxed pace, yes. If you're only going to see Kronborg, a day trip from Copenhagen is enough.

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