Discover Brøndums Hotel - A historic meeting point in Skagen
Welcome to Brøndums Hotel, a gem in the heart of Skagen's old town, where history and the present meet in a unique atmosphere. Since the time of the Skagen Painters, the hotel has been a gathering place for artists, writers, and travelers. Here you can enjoy an unforgettable hotel experience characterized by tradition, quality, and hospitality.
Anchersvej 3 , 9990 Skagen Danmark
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Brøndums Hotel is a gem that invites guests to step into a world where history and modern comfort meet in the most beautiful way. The hotel, which has been in existence for over 150 years, is not just an accommodation option; it is a place filled with atmosphere and memories, reminiscent of the grandeur of the past. Here, many famous Danish personalities, including writer Georg Brandes and painter Anna Ancher, have found a refuge, and there is no doubt that their presence can still be felt in the atmospheric rooms.
From the moment you step through the door, you will be greeted by our dedicated staff, who do everything to make you feel at home. Their friendliness and professionalism set the tone for your stay and ensure that all your needs are met. Every detail is carefully considered, from the decor of the rooms to the many amenities available for guests.
One of the best ways to start your day is by taking a short stroll to the nearby Skagens Museum. This museum is known for its impressive collection of art, featuring works by famous Scandinavian artists, and it offers a wonderful opportunity to dive into the artistic heritage that characterizes the area. Walking through the museum's halls and admiring the beautiful works creates a unique connection to Skagen's cultural history.
After enjoying the art, you can continue your exploration by taking a trip to Skagen Sønderstrand. Here, you can truly indulge yourself with the Danish summer weather, relaxing in the sunshine, burying your toes in the soft sand, or taking a refreshing dip in the cold, fresh sea. The beach provides a tranquil oasis where you can let your thoughts wander as the waves gently lap against the shore.
When hunger strikes, our restaurant offers a culinary experience that will delight your taste buds in the best possible way. We place great emphasis on honest and sustainable cooking and use only local, seasonal ingredients. The menu is a true journey through Danish cuisine, where you can find everything from classic Danish open-faced sandwiches to more innovative gourmet dishes. Each dish is carefully prepared and presented, providing an experience for both the eyes and the palate.
To complete your meal, you can let our sommelier guide you in selecting the perfect wine from our impressive wine cellar, which houses over 700 different varieties from around the world. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply wish to enjoy a glass with your meal, our staff will ensure that your wine experience is unforgettable.
As the day draws to a close, you can find solace in our cozy fireplace lounge. Here, you can enjoy a fine cognac or whisky while relaxing in the warm and inviting atmosphere for which Brøndums Hotel is known. This is the perfect place to reflect on the day's experiences or simply enjoy the tranquility and comfort.
We encourage you to book your stay at Brøndums Hotel today and step into a universe where history, gastronomy, and a unique ambiance meet. Whether you are seeking a romantic weekend, a cultural experience, or just a break from everyday life, Brøndums Hotel is the ideal choice for any visitor to Skagen. Welcome to an experience you will not soon forget!
Host: Emil Hauge
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Memorial erected to the memory of 8 fishermen who lost their lives on December 27th 1862 in a rescue action when the Swedish ship 'Daphne' was wrecked.
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In Østerby Skagen lies Denmark’s coziest Teddy Bear Museum. Here lives all sorts of teddys, some with a historic background and others full of great stories. Common for them all is that they live at Skagen Teddy Bear Museum; here they fish, visit Amalienborg, takes a trip to the circus or the beach.
On Skagen Teddy Bear Museum you can among known, unique and handsewn teddy bears also find the popular German Steiff-teddy bear. The Steiff-teddy bear was introduced on the Leipzig toy fair in 1893, by Margarete and Richard Steiff. Steiff later tried to introduce their teddy bears on the American market without any luck. In 1903 an American representative saw the very same teddy bear, and immediately ordered 3.000. In the first year the first 12.000 teddy bears were sold in the USA. The sales of the teddy bear went crazy, and the teddy bear euphoria was by the press called “The Teddy Bear Craze”.
Today most people have a loving memory with a teddy bear and Skagen Teddy Bear museum is a place that can bring those memories back.
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Today Skagen’s Museum contains around 1900 sculptures, drawings and paintings mainly made by artists who visited Skagen in the period from 1870-1930. Although you might not be particularly interested in art, you should not miss a visit to this museum, when you are in Skagen. Not only will you find world-class art, but also the atmosphere of Skagen, which has made it the city it is today. Read below about the history of the museum, about the painters of Skagen and get a virtual tour thanks to the Google Art Project.
Skagen’s Museum was founded in the dining hall of Brøndums Hotel in 1908 by the painters Ancher, Krøyer and Tuxen along with hotel owner, Degn Brøndum and pharmacist Victor Christian Emanuel Klæbel. The purpose was to exhibit the works of the Skagen painters and raise funds for the construction of a museum. At first, the technical college was used for exhibitions, but after the painter, Krøyer died in 1909, his residence was put to use. In 1919, Degn Brøndum donated the old garden of his hotel to the museum. The construction of the museum began in 1926 from blueprints by the architect Ulrik Plesner. The opening of the museum took place on the 22nd of September 1928 with a collection of around 325 works - many which had been donated by the artists themselves.
The museum in Skagen was expanded several times as a result of the great interest for the painters of Skagen. In 1930, Plesner drew a suggestion for an expansion, but it wasn’t until 1982 that they became a reality. Since then expansions to the museum have followed in 1989, 2004 and in 2014 renovations and expansions started once again.
“Skagensmalerne” is the name of the artist colony, who settled in Skagen in the 1870s to portray the life in Skagen, the rough living conditions of the fishermen and the grand nature with the special light, which makes both Skagen and North Jutland a popular destination. The painters brought their brushes and easel into the nature and painted what they saw. The style, also called realism, influenced all of Europe in this period and has helped with the steady flow of artists, which is why we today speak of the painters of Skagen as an artist colony.
Among the most known painters from Skagen is P. S. Krøyer, who painted the world famous “Hip Hup Hurra” painting for a birthday in Skagen, Anna & Michael Ancher, Laurids Tuxen, Christian Krohg and Holger Drachmann.
Skagens Kunstmuseer provide brochures and written information in English, and around the museum signs and displays are partly in English. Also, guided tours can be arranged to accomodate English speaking guests.
Google has made it possible to visit the museum online through the Art Project. However, we do recommend the physical experience. Visit Skagen's Museum with the Google Art Project
Getting around North Jutland with public transport is effortless. Plan you trip with bus, train or ‘Plustur’ on rejseplanen.dk.
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The Water Tower in Skagen, constructed in 1934, is a lovely part of the city's history and a key feature of its skyline. Once an important part of the city's water supply, the tower is now better known as a place to get a great view of Skagen.
When you climb the tower, you’re rewarded with a stunning panoramic view. From here, you can see all of Skagen’s charming yellow houses, the bustling harbor, and the beautiful coastlines. The Water Tower is a perfect spot if you want to take in a wonderful view of the city and its surroundings.
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The inside of the house still contains the same furniture, as it had back in 1935, when the Ancher-family lived there. Today it is a museum, where you can se the family’s huge collection of their own and others artwork.
The home and artworks in Anchers Hus gives insight in the artist couple and the rest of the painters in Skagen life, both throughout their daily life and festivities. Anchers Hus was often the setting for the artist colonies parties, with the Ancher-couple in the center of attention.
The Ancher-couple bought the house in 1884, after their daughter Helga was born. At the time the house was a long and low construction along Markvej. The house was expanded in 1913 with a studio, which were drawn by the architect Ulrik Plesner. The expansion made the house look considerable in size and reflected the couple's success.
In the big garden, that surrounds Anchers Hus, you will also find Saxilds Gaard, which contains a small exhibition and the museum café “restaurant Baghaven”.
Travel sustainably with bus and train in North Jutland
Getting around North Jutland with public transport is effortless. Plan you trip with bus, train or ‘Plustur’ on rejseplanen.dk.
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Det Hvide Fyr is a remarkable part of Denmark's lighthouse history, representing a period of technological advancements and maritime innovations. The lighthouse replaced the dilapidated tipping lantern and marked a new era of improved navigation for sailors. Standing at 21 meters, Det Hvide Fyr towered over the landscape, making it a central landmark. Initially constructed from red bricks, it later gained its distinctive white appearance, which was both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
In 1835, the lighthouse underwent a significant upgrade when the coal-based light source was replaced with rapeseed oil and parabolic mirrors, enhancing the light's range and efficiency. Skagen Fyr, also known as Det Grå Fyr, took over the lighthouse function in 1858, leading to Det Hvide Fyr being used as a signal station from 1871. Despite changes in its function, Det Hvide Fyr remained an iconic structure, restored to its original design in 1960. This not only preserves a piece of Danish cultural heritage but also tells the story of the evolution of lighthouse technology over time.
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The house contains around 150 paintings and drawings, as well as personal possessions like his plaited slippers. Drachmann was one of the first painters to visit Skagen in 1872. His appraisal of the place inspired many artists to do the same.
Drachmann was trained as a painter but was more successful as writer. Drachmann wrote countless poems and plays. In his time, Drachmann was the most celebrated Danish author.
It was only late in his life that Drachmann got his own home in Skagen. In 1902 he bought a former schoolmaster’s cottage in Skagen and had it remodeled for as studio and home.
Drachmann was an eccentric character. He wore a long white beard and was often flaunting a wide brimmed hat and a cape. He had six children by three different women but was only married twice. Even with his great success, he was in constant financial trouble and had to rely on the benevolence of patrons and his publisher.
The interior of Drachmanns Hus is every bit as eccentric as its owner. Norwegian vernacular furniture is mixed with souvenirs from his many travels and personal memorabilia. His friends, the artists couple Marie and Peder Severing Krøyer participated in the interior decorating of the house and Marie Krøyer designed several pieces of furniture inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement.
Travel sustainably with bus and train in North Jutland
Getting around North Jutland with public transport is effortless. Plan you trip with bus, train or ‘Plustur’ on rejseplanen.dk.
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In the dunes west of Skagen stands the tower of the old Sct. Laurentius Church, today known as ‘The Sand buried Church’. For four hundred years it gathered the congregation, until drifting sand started to block the road and cemetery, and in 1795 the congregation were forced to cease worship, and the church was closed.
Sct. Laurentius was a magnificent church with impressive furnishings, of which now only the altar's two heavy candlesticks remain. They stand on the altar of the 'new' church, Skagen church. Beneath the surface there is still remnants of the church's foundation and floor, as well as a baptismal font that was not - like the rest of the furniture - removed and sold.
Recent studies around the 200th anniversary of the church's closure have helped mark the church's floor plan, including the location of the nave and sacristy, which can be seen behind the tower. Red poles mark the ground plan, while fascines mark the known parts of the old cemetery wall. Many questions are still unanswered, which probably is part of the fascination of the church.
Laurentius (Saint Lawrence) is the patron saint of this and many other west Danish churches. He was the protector of the sailors and the poor and suffered martyrdom on a gridiron. The gridiron can be found in Skagen city coat of arms together with the words " Vort håb til Gud alene/ Our hope to God alone"
In the summer Skagen Church arranges outdoor service every Thursday evening at 19.30 from mid-June to mid-August at the Sanded Church with wind music.
400 m from the sand buried church there is a parking lot with a playground, tables, benches and toilets - and during the summer you will find a kiosk, from which tickets are sold to get into the church tower.
