Nature Experiences in Skagen

Photo:Peter Jørgensen &Frederik Sørensen

Skagen, located at Denmark’s northernmost point, is renowned for its unique nature experiences.

Hiking Holidays in Skagen

Skagen is the perfect destination for a hiking holiday, with its beautiful coastlines, unique landscapes, and historical terrain. Whether you want to explore Råbjerg Mile, hike along Grenen where two seas meet, or enjoy the tranquility of the dune plantations, Skagen offers hiking routes for all skill levels.

Hiking: Grenensporet- Hiking experiences you'll never forget

Grenensporet consists of over thirty kilometers of hiking trails, of which the shortest is approximately 3 kilometres long and paved with gravel. The other paths consist of a route to Grenen, one around Skagen Odde and the final one, which passes all Skagen's lighthouses.

Photo: Peter Jørgensen

Hiking: From Frederikshavn to Skagen in 3 days - 41 km

This hike of about 41 km moves from the coastal town of Frederikshavn to the top of Denmark, Skagen. The route starts and ends along the coast, where you walk along the beach with a beautiful view out over the sea. Midway, the route moves inland, through forests and open landscapes. This r...

Photo: Peter Jørgensen

Hiking: From Skagen to Sæby in 4 days - 56 km

On this beautiful hike of approximately 56 km along the North Sea Trail, you'll journey from Skagen down towards charming Sæby. During the hike, you'll experience walking along the beach, through forests, and in open landscapes. Along the route, it's possible to find accommodations in the ...

Birdwatching

Skagen is one of Denmark’s best destinations for birdwatchers, with a recorded 360 bird species. The area's varied nature – including beaches, heaths, forests, and sea – provides ideal habitats for birds, especially migratory species on their way to and from their breeding grounds. Here, you can spot rare species like the red-necked grebe and Siberian rubythroat while enjoying the stunning scenery and fresh air.

Det Grå Fyr (Lighthouse)

The Gray Lighthouse, located on the Skagen Peninsula, was inaugurated and first lit on November 1, 1858, half an hour after sunset. It is Denmark's second tallest lighthouse, only one meter shorter than Dueodde Lighthouse on Bornholm. The impressive structure, designed by architect N.S. Ne...

Skagen Odde Naturcenter

Skagen Odde Naturcenter is beautifully located on the boundary to the nature area north of Skagen.

Photo:Mette Johnsen

Cycling Tour: The Land of Birds of Prey – 41 km

If you want to experience wild nature up close, hop on a bike and ride through the Land of Birds of Prey – a region full of open dune landscapes and lush plantations.

Spectacular Nature Experiences

Grenen in Skagen

Grenen is a unique natural phenomenon where the two seas Skagerak and Kattegat meet and the waves culminate with each other.

Photo: Frederik Sørensen

Råbjerg Mile

The Dune of Råbjerg Mile is the largest migrating dune in Denmark. You can’t avoid sand in your shoes after a trip in the “mile”, but in return you will be greeted by a sight you will not find anywhere else in Denmark’s beautiful nature.

Photo: Destination NORD - Frederikshavn

Sandmilen

Sandmilen is, after Raabjerg Mile, Denmarks largest existing sand dune. 1 km in length, it blows directly into The Kattegat and is in all senses of the word a fascinating sight.

Photo: Destination NORD - Frederikshavn

Bunken Klitplantage

Bunken Klitplantage was established in 1887. Only the multi-trunked mountain pine, brought back from Central Europe mountains, had proved applicable under these very difficult circumstances. At that time, foresters had a good deal of experience in how to carry out such an operation, as com...

Skagen Klitplantage

Skagen Klitplantage (dune plantation), with its position between two seas and its beautiful and varied terrain, is a worthy representative of the many state-owned plantations which since the middle of the 19th century, have been planted along the north and west coast of Jutland as a defens...