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Helsingor

General Information about Helsingor

Helsingor which is ideally located just forty minutes away from Copenhagen along the North Eastern coast of Zealand, also known as Sjælland. Home to over 35,000 residents, Helsingor has been inhabited since 70 B.C but was not founded as a city until 1420. Helsingor was made famous by Shakespeare in Hamlet.

While you are visiting Helsingor a trip to the nearby Kronborg Castle should not be missed. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the Kronborg Castle dates back to 1420 and is located at the tip of Zealand. Another interesting place to visit is the Municipal Museum which features a miniature version of what Helsingor used look like back in 1801. Helsingor's Town Hall which is another popular place where you will be able to see some of the city's old homes.

If your more interested in shopping then be sure to visit the towns popular market place known as Axeltorv which is open on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Hostels in Helsingor

Below are a selection of Hostels located in Helsingor, Denmark. Alternatively, you can browse through all Helsingor Hostels.


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