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The Danish Riviera

The Danish Riviera & the Nordic happy corner

Hornbaek at The Danish Riviera, has a southern atmosphere, a very special light, surrounding forest, one of Denmark's best beaches and a cozy fishing and marina, and it's easy to see why tourists and celebrities are attracted to the Danish Riviera North Zealand. Families with children enjoy a warm summer day on the beach with its yellow sand and shallow water, and the cozy marina is lined with gourmet restaurants and eateries in North Zealand. Here, guests can sit and watch the small sailboats slowly sail in and out of Hornbaek harbor.

Hornbaek - Aalsgaarde - Dronningmoelle - Helsingor - Snekkersten and Espergaerde are known as the "Gold Coast" and are part of the Danish Riviera and Denmark's largest tourist destination.

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The Gold Coast - the Danish Riviera

Dear child has many names. Smiling North Zealand today focuses on marketing The Danish Riviera from Hornbaek - Dronningmoelle - Aalsgaarde, over Helsingor along the gold coast Søndre Strandvej - Snekkersten and the fashionable Espergaerde.

In the "Happy 60s" the Danish Riviera was referred to as The Happy Corner of the North with three of Denmark's most prestigious hotels, casinos etc. - today the Danish Riviera is still referred to as the "Gold Coast" because Helsingor has one of Denmark's highest tax bases, (i.e. Helsingor is the municipality in Denmark with the most really rich inhabitants)

The Danish Riviera welcome our cruise guests with Kronborg Castle on starboard, as one of Northern Europe's most significant Renaissance castles.

Bugatti and cozy Riviera villa

den Danske Riviera
Fast octane and beach road villa for 120 million.

If you sneak up and open the garage door it looks like this. - - watch out for the many web cameras and ferocious dogs

bugatti og strandvejsvilla

Along the Danish Riviera there is room for romance and relaxation, cultural experiences and plenty of opportunities for cozy moments with those you love. Get your pulse racing Angling Sea Fishing for Tuna in the sound or find peace of mind with the fishing line gently swaying in the water.

fashionable homes the Danish Riviera

Hornbaek and the light

P.S. Krøyer var blandt kunstnerkolonien i Hornbæk
Hornbaek and the special light.

The Danish painter: P.S. Krøyer was among the artists' colony in Hornbæk

The Danish Riviera has attracted tourists and Copenhagen's upper class for more than 170 years. The Copenhagen art elite, led by the actress Johanne Luise Heiberg and her husband Johan Ludvig Heiberg,  fled to the forest and beach in Hornbaek,  from the noise and chaos of the big city.

Because of the special light, which can also be experienced in Skagen, it was Hornbaek who was to introduce the city and beach to the north coast's new visitors – the artistic elite, who included P.S. Krøyer, H.C. Andersen, August Strindberg and Holger Drachmann. Over the years, the bourgeoisie improved – in the summer everyone would meet at the Danish Riviera, which published the first tourist brochure in 1923.

Hornbaek was Denmark's first tourist town. When it was rumored in Copenhagen that the art scene was moving to fashionable Hornbaek in the summer, the small fishing village transformed into a real tourist town. New hotels and guesthouses were established,

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Fritidsgrund Gerlev Strandpark
Strength, Beauty and Soul

In Hornbaek it's as if everyone knows everyone - it's a cool little enclave that not only boasts Denmark's most expensive summer houses along Kystvej, but also has the highest concentration of cars in the million-dollar range. (Like Ocean Drive Miami beach)

Regarding the size of the city, the number of restaurants and eateries in Hornbaek is large, and even the street food concept has found its way to Hornbaek. This early evening, there are already many customers at tables at Det Fedtede Hjørne. Looking to the left, it is already buzzing with life and happy guests at Restaurant Ilse Jacobsen, which is part of Kurbad Ilse Jacobsen.

In fact, the Danish Riviera offers some of Europe's best beaches and a very special holiday atmosphere. Along the coast from Hornbaek to Espergaerde in the east, the beaches lie together with the idyllic harbors like pearls on a string.

Hornbaek beach

Hornbæk strand
Hornaek is the fishing and tourist town in Smiling North Zealand. Built on sand and herring, the fishing village has a rich history that also includes piracy and shipwrecks and the "special light" that the artists mention.

Hornbaek already has a bit of a southern summer atmosphere about it and the white sandy beaches are superb because the water is child-friendly while allowing you to be active. At Hornbæk Strand there are friendly lifeguards all summer and the streetscape is lined with cafes and restaurants.

Hornbaek Art Museum is a cultural meeting place with changing art exhibitions. At Rudolf Tegner's Museum, sculptor Tegner's plaster and marble sculptures are on display.

Fantastic weather, a drink in your hand, feet in the sand and good music by the beach in Hornbaek. Does that sound like your perfect summer?

Read here about the new Hornbaek Port

Many good Bed and breakfast in Hornbaek

Street Food Hornbaek

Hornbæk havn
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The Fat Corner
The cries of seagulls and the crash of waves, wind in your hair, the traditional quiet sound of fishing boats, It's sunny - it's summer - it's Experiences in Hornbæk.
Visit Streetfood "The Fat Corner" in Hornbæk and enjoy delicious food from the many food stalls
The menu changes constantly. But right now it's Caribbean, Mexican, Burgers, Fish, Indian/Nepalese and salad bar.

In an informal atmosphere, the people of Hornbæk and holidaymakers gather for a cozy get-together in the sun or under our large canopy. With a location only 50 meters from the beach,

There are nice Campingpladser in Hornbæk

15 minutes to cozy shopping in the cozy streets of Helsingør.

Restaurants in Hornbæk

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Restaurants and Eateries in Hornbæk

ILSE JACOBSEN Restaurant KURBADET is the epitome of Hornbæk. Located in the heart of the beautiful beach town, Restaurant KURBADET draws great inspiration from the sea and the raw nature that forms the setting for Hornbæk.

Yacht boaters
Hornbæk harbour is both a yachting and a commercial harbour (fishing harbour)
The facilities are not all located at the harbour, but in its vicinity.
Coin laundry in town 200m. Sailmaker can be called by phone.
New toilet and bathing facilities.

Don't miss Helsingor City walk or '10 must see attractions' in Helsingor


The best restaurants in Helsingor and Hornbaek
Find de bedste restauranter i Helsingør