North Denmark Region

Denmark's northernmost region, where two seas meet at Skagen, with distinctive shifting dunes and lighthouses, and Aalborg as its hub.

North Denmark Region lies in the north of the Jutland Peninsula, surrounded by the North Sea, the Skagerrak and the Kattegat, with the Limfjord cutting across it. At Skagen, at the very northern tip, you can watch two seas meet, a sight that once drew many painters; nearby are the Råbjerg Mile migrating dune and a church buried in sand, while the Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse stands on a sea cliff. Aalborg is the regional hub, and its waterfront and Viking burial ground are worth a visit. Summer, with its soft light, is the best time to visit. Aalborg Airport is the main gateway, and you can also take a train north via Aarhus.

Destinations

• Aalborg
• Thy National Park & Cold Hawaii
• Skagen

Itineraries

• North Jutland Dunes & Coast Road Trip – Depart from Aalborg to the meeting of two seas in Skagen, then follow the west coast lighthouses and dunes to Thy Natio…
• Denmark Rail & Samsø Island Grand Tour – Take the train north from Copenhagen to Skagen, with a ferry ride to Samsø Island for an overnight cycling trip.
• Denmark Grand Loop Self-Drive – A grand loop covering Zealand, Funen, Ærø, South Jutland, and Skagen, including three ferry crossings.