Port
Skagen, Denmark
Activity Level
Strenuous
Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,24,All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$89.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
The small fishing village of Skagen is Denmark’s northernmost town and can trace its origins back to the 13th century. For centuries, the fishing trade alone sustained this small community, and as late as 1890, there were no roads connecting Skagen to the rest of Denmark.
Discover the Skagen of today on this guided walk, setting out from the bustling fishing harbor. Note the bright red wooden warehouses along the waterfront and traditional fishing boats bobbing on the water as you hear about Skagen’s ancient fishing industry.
Explore the Museum of Local History, which exhibits the homes of wealthy merchants and poor fishermen, a windmill, and a lifesaving station.
You will visit the quaint Church of Skagen, dating from 1841 and stop for photos outside Drachmann’s house. Drachmann was one of the prominent painters in Skagen's heyday.
Guests wishing to stay in town to shop or explore independently are welcome to do so but must make their own way back to the ship.
Notes:
Tour sequence may vary. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Total walking distance is approximately four miles. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces. Participants must be physically fit. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Bring a rain jacket and bottled water. Minimum age is 12 years.