Klitgaarden, Skagen

Name: Klitgaarden
Address: Damstedvej 39, Skagen, 9990, Denmark
Telephone: +45 96 79 19 99

#15 among attractions in Skagen

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Klitgaarden is a former summer residence of the Danish royal family situated just south of Skagen on the northern tip of Jutland. The house was designed by Ulrik Plesner for King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine and completed in 1914. It is now owned and run by a trust and serves as a retreat for artists and scientists. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°42'44"N, 10°34'8"E

Address

Damstedvej 39Skagen 9990 Denmark

Contact

+45 96 79 19 99

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Klitgaarden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Sand-Covered Church, Skagen
18 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...
1.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Skagens Museum, Skagen
35 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...
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Skagen By- og Egnsmuseum, Skagen
10 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...
1.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Anchers Hus, Skagen
37 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.
0.9 miNE
Church
Skagen Church, Skagen
23 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.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Drachmanns Hus, Skagen
15 min walk • 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.
0.9 miNE
Harbor
Port of Skagen, Skagen
24 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.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Skagen Painters, Skagen
36 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.
1.4 miNE
57°43'33"N • 10°35'52"E
Skagen Bamsemuseum, Skagen
37 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Klitgaarden?

Nearby attractions include Skagen By- og Egnsmuseum, Skagen (10 min walk), Drachmanns Hus, Skagen (15 min walk), Sand-Covered Church, Skagen (18 min walk), Skagen Church, Skagen (23 min walk).

How to get to Klitgaarden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Klitgaarden:

Train

Frederikshavnsvej (23 min walk)
Skagen (31 min walk)