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Elsinore

Elsinore or Helsingør (Danish: Helsingør) is a city of just under 50,000 residents, in the north eastern corner of the island of Zealand in Denmark. It is the closest city to Sweden, with frequent ferry connections to its twin city across the strait; Helsingborg. It is known for the impressive Kronborg castle (world heritage site), the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and for its historic city centre.

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  1. Drink

    Borgerkroen

    Classic Danish working class pub with outdoor seating on a small patio on the square facing the harbour.

    Mon-Thu 10:00-19:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-18:00Beer from 20 kr, coffee from 15 kr, 3 open sandwiches including beer 74 kr

  2. Drink

    Cafe Chaplin

    Nice cafe facing the main square in an old half timbered building, has outdoor seating in the front and in the garden patio out back. Employs physically and psychically handicapped people as part of a CSR programme which is a nice touch.

    Daily 10:00-16:00Beer 22-58 kr, coffee from 20 kr, brunch 115 kr, mains 65-115 kr

  3. Drink

    Cafe Miss Coffee

    As the name hints all about a decent cup of coffee, with cookies or bagels on the side.

    Mon-Thu 10:00-17:30, Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-14:0025-40 kr

  4. Drink

    Café Brohus

    Cafe in the yellow 'bridge house' on Kronborg, serving beers, coffee and ice cream at the moat, also has toast, sandwiches and pizza buns... and the real draw, picnic baskets the green surroundings for 175 (for 2, ex. 50 kr deposit).

    March–October Daily 10:00-17:0022-45 kr for food.

  5. Drink

    Café Karisma

    Healthy café with outdoor seating on the pedestrian street. Serves coffee, freshly squeezed juices and smoothies as well as Brunch, Nachos and home baked sandwiches and potatoes,

    Mon-Fri 9-17,Sat 10-16

  6. 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

  7. 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 10:30-00:00Restaurant mains 198 kr, café mains around 100 kr, coffee from 25 kr, beer from 28 kr

  8. Buy

    The Axel Torv Market

    Has booths where it is possible to buy fresh fish, cheese, fruits and vegetables from local farmers and fishermen. It also plays host to the Annual Christmas Fair running from late November until just before Christmas Eve. From its 30 little quaint booths, it has become a popular place to buy homemade Christmas ornaments, quilts, birdhouses, jewellery, clothing, candles & lanterns as well as sausages, cheeses, specialty mustards, fresh fruits, nuts, cakes, pastries, pancakes, waffles with ice cream and marmalade and coffee. The Christmas Fair also has an ice rink, pony (and camel) rides, and a nostalgic Parisian Ferris Wheel dating back to 1912.

    Apr-Nov: Wed & Sat 08:00-14:00, Fri 11:00-17:00

  9. Do

    Toldkammeret

    Cultural venue in the old customs office building from 1891. It's the city's main venue for mainstream music concerts while live jazz is also a fairly regular occurrence. Also has an exhibition space and gallery for modern art and a cafe.