Drachmanns Hus, Skagen

Name: Drachmanns Hus
Address: Hans Baghs Vej 21, Skagen, 9990, Denmark
Telephone: +45 98 44 64 44

#11 among attractions in Skagen

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum, Historical place, More...

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Drachmann's House, also known as Villa Pax, is one of the major houses of Skagen, northern Denmark. Located on Hans Baghs Vej towards the western side of the town, it was built in 1829 and is now a museum. It is a writer's home museum dedicated to the writer and marine painter Holger Drachmann who lived in the house from 1902 until his death in a sanatorium in Hornbæk in January 1908. Drachmann had regularly visited Skagen from 1871. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°43'8"N, 10°34'40"E

Address

Hans Baghs Vej 21Skagen 9990 Denmark

Contact

+45 98 44 64 44

Website

Social media

Add

Skagen

Day trips

Drachmanns Hus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sand-Covered Church, Skagens Museum, Skagen By- og Egnsmuseum, Anchers Hus.

1.1 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Sand-Covered Church, Skagen
28 min walk • Nestled in the northernmost part of Denmark, the Sand-Covered Church, or Den Tilsandede Kirke, stands as a testament to the relentless forces of nature and the resilience of history. Officially known as the Saint Laurence Church, this once-magnificent structure now...
0.8 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Skagens Museum, Skagen
21 min walk • Nestled in the northernmost part of Denmark, Skagens Museum stands as a beacon of artistic heritage in the picturesque town of Skagen. This museum, dedicated to the famous Skagen Painters, is a treasure trove of Danish art, capturing the unique light and landscape that...
~1000 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Skagen By- og Egnsmuseum, Skagen
5 min walk • Nestled in the northernmost town of Denmark, the Skagen By- og Egnsmuseum is a cultural gem that offers visitors a window into the rich history and maritime heritage of the Skagen region. This museum, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the unique aspects of life in...
0.9 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Anchers Hus, Skagen
23 min walk • Anchers Hus is an art museum and gallery situated in the former residence of the painters Michael and Anna Ancher in Skagen, Denmark. Anchers Hus is located on Markvej in Skagen, Denmark.
1.3 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Det Hvide Fyr, Skagen
33 min walk • Skagen's White Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse just north of the town of Skagen in the far north of Jutland, Denmark. It was operational from 1747 to 1858 when it was replaced by Skagen Lighthouse.
~1640 ftNE
Church
Skagen Church, Skagen
8 min walk • Skagen Church is a church located in the historic town centre of Skagen, Denmark. The Skagen area suffered from severe problems with sand drift up through the 18th century and in 1795 the sand covered old church had to be abandoned.
~1850 ftNE
Harbor
Port of Skagen, Skagen
9 min walk • The Port of Skagen, also Skagen Harbour, is located in Skagen, northern Denmark. The country's leading fishing port consists of an industrial harbour that supports the area's fishing industry as well as facilities for cruise ships.
1.2 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Skagen's Vippefyr, Skagen
32 min walk • Skagen's Vippefyr is a navigational light mechanism located in Skagen in the far north of Jutland. The original vippefyr, the first of its kind, was built in 1627. A faithful copy now stands on the same site. It replaced an earlier parrot light and served until 1747 when the White Lighthouse was brought into operation.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Skagen Painters, Skagen
23 min walk • The Skagen Painters were a group of Scandinavian artists who gathered in the village of Skagen, the northernmost part of Denmark, from the late 1870s until the turn of the century.
0.9 miNE
57°43'33"N • 10°35'52"E
Skagen Bamsemuseum, Skagen
23 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Drachmanns Hus?

Nearby attractions include Skagen By- og Egnsmuseum, Skagen (5 min walk), Skagen Church, Skagen (8 min walk), Port of Skagen, Skagen (9 min walk), Skagens Museum, Skagen (21 min walk).

How to get to Drachmanns Hus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Drachmanns Hus:

Train

Skagen (17 min walk)
Frederikshavnsvej (17 min walk)