Historic places in Elsinore

Historic places in Elsinore

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   Casino Marienlyst

   It's a far cry from Las Vegas, but it used to be the only casino in the country from its beginning in 1903 until 1990, and it is still one of only 3 in the country. It's in a historic beach resort, with great views. You have to be 18 years old, and you must present a valid passport or driving license at the entrance. Dress code exists, though it's fairly relaxed, just avoid showing up in your newest Adidas track pants.

   Mon-Tue 19:00-03:00, Wed-Sun 19:00-04:00·50 kr entrance and 10 kr cloakroom

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   Danmarks Tekniske Museum

   Technical Museum of Denmark

   Housed in an 8000-m² former iron foundry, within its walls is a large collection of steam engines, cars, airplanes and other inventions with particular emphasis on Danish achievements in science and industry like the 1888 Hammel car which, as far as is known, is the oldest original automobile still running, the world's first typewriter and the world's first electromagnetic sound recorder. In the impressive aviation collection which counts a number of complete historic aeroplanes, is also the plane of Ellehammer, which according to the Danes, were the first to take flight on the continent. Many exhibits can be run or operated by inserting a coin.

   Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00·Summer 65 kr, Winter 50 kr

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   Handels og Søfartsmuseet

   The Danish Maritime Museum, M/S Maritime Museum

   It's all about Danish maritime history since the renaissance, told by photographs, models and exhibits on everything from the Danish colonies in India, Africa and West Indies over naval battles and the east Asia trade to recent history.

   Sep–Jun: Tue–Sun 11:00-17:00; Jul Aug: daily 11:00-18:00·120 kr; free for children under 18, students under 26, and Copenhagen Card holders

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   Helsingør Bymuseum

   City museum

   Housed in a building nearly 500 years old, parts of it built by the Carmelite monks, this museum has exhibits relating partly to the early history of the house as a hospital and a lavish renaissance manor extraordinarily turning later into the city's poorhouse. The rest of the house portrays the history of the city, and the museum's piece de resistance is an amazingly accurate 1:300 scale model of Elsinore in 1801.

   Tue-Fri Sun 12:00-16:00; Sat 10:00-14:00·Adults 20 kr

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   Helsingør Domkirke

   Saint Olai Church

   The city's red brick cathedral towering over the medieval centre was built in 1559, but its roots stretch back to the 13th century. The massive 12-metre white and golden altarpiece from 1664, the elaborately decorated 1567 pulpit and the incredibly detailed font cover in the baptistry from 1578 are the highlights, but there are many other ancient relics inside and curiously also an English cannonball fired en route to the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 stuck in one of arches.

   Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00·Tours for groups can be arranged for 500 Kr

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   Kronborg Gallerierne

   The Kronborg Galleries

   Since the last soldier left Kronborg in the early 1990s, life has been breathed back into the lovely centuries-old yellow garrison buildings with extensive renovations and allowing an increasing number of artists to set up a small creative colony within the castle, with galleries selling and displaying various forms of art and industrial design - from paintings and photography to ceramics, textiles and glass works.

7. Drink

   Krone B

   Cafe Kronen

   Perfect location in one of nice old yellow buildings inside the castle compound, indoor and outdoor seating where you can drink a beer, have brunch (11:00-13:00, 120 kr) or the usual café lunch suspects; burgers, sandwiches and salads (105-125 kr) and digest it over the coffee and cake special for 65 kr.

   Daily 10:30-17:00

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   Kulturværftet

   The Culture Yard

   The newest addition to the city's cultural life is an interesting modern architectural piece fitted into the old shipyard overlooking the castle. The house features two stages for the local theater and frequent concerts, an exhibition space for changing displays of contemporary art and photography, the city's main library with a small English section, internet access and various events held regularly.

9. Eat

   Madam Sprunck

   Nice place with great outdoor seating and atmosphere in a historic house in the city centre, and probably the best choice for gourmets.

   Restaurant 18:00-00:00; café Mon-Thu 11:30-00:00, Fri 11:30-02:00, Sat 10:30-02:00, Sun 10:30-00:00·Restaurant mains 198 kr, café mains around 100 kr, coffee from 25 kr, beer from 28 kr

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    Marienlyst Slot

    Marienlyst Palace

    Built as a royal pavilion in the 16th century for the king to enjoy the amazing vista over the sound, the residence was extended in the 18th century in neoclassical style and served a great variety of tenants before being taken over by the municipality in the 1930s. The grand beautiful interiors are supplemented by a nice collection of art with local motifs and silverware. Following the public takeover the garden was redesigned to closer match its neoclassical origins, and ensure public access to the great views over Øresund.

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    Kronborg Castle

    Kronborg 2 C

    October - March: Tue - Sun 11:00 - 16:00, closed on Mondays; April -September: every day 10:00 - 17:00·Adult 95 kr (winter) / 145 kr (summer);students with ID: 85 kr (winter) / 135 kr (summer). Children free of charge. 25% discount with a same-day ticket to the M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Elsinore (CC BY-SA 4.0).