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Helsingor, Denmark

Helsingør, classically known in English as Elsinore, is a coastal city in northeastern Denmark. Helsingør Municipality had a population of 64,446 as of 10 July 2026.

Type CityPopulation 64,446

Why go

  • City in North Zealand, Denmark.
  • Served by Annisse flyveplads.

History

Helsingør, classically known in English as Elsinore, is a coastal city in northeastern Denmark. Helsingør Municipality had a population of 64,446 as of 10 July 2026. Helsingør is located at the narrowest part of the Øresund strait and together with Helsingborg in Sweden, forms the northern reaches of the Øresund Region, centred on Copenhagen and Malmö. Helsingør is a ferry city, with the frequent departures on the HH Ferry route, which connects Helsingør with Helsingborg, 4 km (2.5 mi) across the Øresund.

Restaurants & places to go

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa,Su 11:00-16:00 Features: vegetarian options Wikipedia: sv:Ebbas fik · ebbasfik.se
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:30-16:30; Su 10:00-16:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options Wikipedia: sv:Fahlmans conditori · 1… · fahlmans.se
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-16:00,17:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · gamlehumlebaekkro.dk
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Danish, Restaurant · 1920's danish food Opening hours: Th-Su 12:00-16:00 · flynderupgaard.dk
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French, Mexican, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00 · vivaldihelsingor.dk
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 14:00-21:30; Tu-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · lemasushi.dk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-02:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-05:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 15 Södergatan,… · max.se
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 8 Sydhamnsgatan, Helsingborg, 252 28 · sibylla.se
Indoor

292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH) 34 km to the centre
Ängelholm, M, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Golden Air, Malmö Aviation, Scandinavian Airlines System) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Stockholm, Stockholm (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Golden Air DC (ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm
  • Malmö Aviation TF (ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm*
  • Scandinavian Airlines System SK (717, 736, S20, 737-700, 737-800, ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Grønholt Hillerød Airfield 16 km to the centre
Grønholt, 84, DK
Outdoor
Höganäs Airfield 17 km to the centre
Höganäs, M, SE
Outdoor
Annisse flyveplads 24 km to the centre
Annisse, 84, DK
Outdoor
Freerslev 26 km to the centre
84, DK
Outdoor
Gørløse Glider Field 27 km to the centre
Gørløse, 84, DK
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Öresundslinjen
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre · Forsea
Outdoor
Øresundslinjen
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre · Forsea
Outdoor
Helsingør-Helsingborg
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Sundbusserne
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre · Sundbusserne
Outdoor
Helsingborg-Helsingør
Ferry terminal · 6.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Helsingborg - Ven
Ferry terminal · 7 km from the centre · Hartford Rederi AB
Outdoor
Helsingør (DK) - Helsingborg (SE)
Ferry route
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Helsingør => Helsingborg
Ferry route · Öresundslinjen
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Helsingborg-Helsingør
Ferry route
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Helsingborg => Helsingør
Ferry route · Öresundslinjen
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Helsingør (DK) - Helsingborg (S)
Ferry route · Sundbusserne
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Helsingborg - Ven
Ferry route
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Råå - Bäckviken
Ferry route
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Bäckviken => Råå
Ferry route · Rååbåtarna
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Annisse flyveplads; 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Öresundslinjen, 1.6 km); routes include Helsingør (DK) - Helsingborg (SE), Helsingør => Helsingborg, Helsingborg-Helsingør.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Helsingor, Denmark. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail