The photogenic, yacht-filled harbour is home to fish-peddling restaurants and ice-cream kiosks. For those disappointed with the physical size of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Sæby’s symbol of protection, the Lady from the Sea statue, has presence and stature. It’s based on Henrik Ibsen’s play of the same name, which he wrote after a summer spent in and around Sæby.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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About 14km north of Løkken (en route to the town of Lønstrup) is Rubjerg Knude, an area of sand dunes that show just how Mother Nature calls the shots on…
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The Limfjord was a kind of Viking motorway providing easy, speedy access to the Atlantic for longboat raiding parties. It’s not surprising, then, that the…
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Appropriately enough for such a neat and ordered country, Denmark doesn’t end untidily at its most northerly point, but on a neat finger of sand just a…
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This wonderful gallery showcases the outstanding art that was produced in Skagen between 1870 and 1930. Artists discovered Skagen's luminous light and its…
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There’s a touch of Cape Cod in refined Gammel Skagen ('Old Skagen', also known as Højen), renowned for its gorgeous sunsets, upmarket hotels and well…
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If you’ve always wondered what lurks beneath, head to the impressive North Sea Oceanarium, home to one of the largest aquariums in northern Europe. Here,…
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It’s worth exploring the Bangsbo area, 3km south of the town centre. The main drawcard is Bangsbo Museum, an old country estate with an interesting mix of…
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The 'sand-covered church', built during the late 14th century, was once the region's biggest church. It fell victim to a sand drift that began in the 17th…
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Sæby Kirke is all that remains of a four-winged Carmelite monastery dating from 1470. Its visually imposing exterior is coupled with an interior that…
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Soak up Sæby's living history with a walk along the town’s oldest street. Algade links the small museum with the church and is lined with gardens, half…
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The town's small, sweet museum occupies a 17th-century timber-frame house. Expect to see an amber collection, a 1920s classroom and a classically…
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It’s worth exploring the Bangsbo area, 3km south of the town centre. The main drawcard is Bangsbo Museum, an old country estate with an interesting mix of…
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Denmark’s largest expanse of drifting sand dunes, Råbjerg Mile is an amazing natural phenomenon. These undulating, 40m-high hills are fun to explore and…
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The photogenic whitewashed tower is all that still stands of Den Tilsandede Kirke (the sand-covered church). You can enter and climb the stairs for a…
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The 'sand-covered church', built during the late 14th century, was once the region's biggest church. It fell victim to a sand drift that began in the 17th…
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Evocatively presented, this open-air museum, 200m southwest of the harbour, depicts Skagen’s maritime history and gives an insight into the traditional…