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.
Where to stay
Strandvejen 258, 3070 Snekkersten, Denmark · brinkly.dk
Stengade 58, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · kagefryd.dk
Karlsgårdsvej 14, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · rosenlundbnb.traveleto.com
Slotsgade 6, 3480 Fredensborg, Denmark · storekro.com
Ejler Jensens Vej 1, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · hoejstrupgaard.dk
Erling Jensens Vej 1, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · konventum.dk
Nordre Strandvej 2A, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · marienlyst.dk
Nørrevej 80, 3070 Snekkersten, Denmark · comwell.com
Strandalleen 2, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · helsingorcamping.dk
Nordre Strandvej 38B, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · helsinga-r-bed-and-breakfast.worhot.com
Industrivej 19, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · sleep2night.com
Bramstræde 5, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · hotelhamlet.dk
Kongevejen 383, 3490 Kvistgård, Denmark · nyrupcamping.dk
Saunte Bygade 50b, 3100 Saunte, Denmark · sauntehus.slotshotel.dk
Bramstræde 1, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark · hotelskandia.dk
Mørdrupvej 11, 3060 Espergærde, Denmark
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
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-16:00,17:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · gamlehumlebaekkro.dk
Danish, Restaurant · 1920's danish food Opening hours: Th-Su 12:00-16:00 · flynderupgaard.dk
French, Mexican, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00 · vivaldihelsingor.dk
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
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
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · holygreens.se
Chicken, Fish, Fries, Seafood, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 2 Roskildegatan, Helsingborg, 23221 · hornethelsingborg.se
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off · cafekarisma.dk
Pizza, Burger, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:15 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · center-grillen.dk
Thai, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-15:00; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:00 · 1 Ålgränden, Helsingborg, 252 20 · bigbuddha.se
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-24:00 · bonasera.se
Buffet, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa-Su off; PH off · cafechaplin.dk
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-01:00, Su 16:00-22:00 · restaurangedelweiss.se
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Jun-Aug: Mo-Fr 09:30-19:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · fiskeboden.com
SmøRrebrøD, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00; Su off; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating · gaestgivergaarden.dk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00 · holgerdanske.se
Syrian, Fast Food · Opening hours: 14:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · joud-alsham.dk
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · mehakeindia.se
Steak House, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-16:00, 18:00-21:30 · rkaj.dk
Seasonal, Restaurant · Opening hours: easter-Dec 31 12:00-22:00; Mo off; Jun-Sep 12:00-22:00 · sevel.net
Steak, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · ribhouse.dk
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 17 Norra Kyrkogatan, Helsingborg, 252 23 · tacosyburritos.se
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · pinchos.se
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · asiahouse-helsingor.dk
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Tu off Features: takeaway · ramenworld.dk
American, Restaurant · Features: delivery · stationdiner.nemtakeaway.dk
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · oasenkebab.dk
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · vaerftetsmadmarked.dk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00 · atmollberg.se
Lebanese, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, air conditioning
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: vegan options
Pasta, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00
Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00 · godfatherribs.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food
Arab, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 55 Södergatan, Helsingborg, 252 19
Balkan, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 20 Trädgårdsgatan, Helsingborg, 252 24
Spanish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fish, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 1 Gröningen norra, Helsingborg, 254 33
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
318 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.
Grønholt Hillerød Airfield 16 km to the centre
Grønholt, 84, DK
Höganäs Airfield 17 km to the centre
Höganäs, M, SE
Annisse flyveplads 24 km to the centre
Annisse, 84, DK
Freerslev 26 km to the centre
84, DK
Gørløse Glider Field 27 km to the centre
Gørløse, 84, DK
Getting there by ferry
Öresundslinjen
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre · Forsea
Øresundslinjen
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre · Forsea
Helsingør-Helsingborg
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre
Sundbusserne
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre · Sundbusserne
Helsingborg-Helsingør
Ferry terminal · 6.8 km from the centre
Helsingborg - Ven
Ferry terminal · 7 km from the centre · Hartford Rederi AB
Helsingør (DK) - Helsingborg (SE)
Ferry route
Helsingør => Helsingborg
Ferry route · Öresundslinjen
Helsingborg-Helsingør
Ferry route
Helsingborg => Helsingør
Ferry route · Öresundslinjen
Helsingør (DK) - Helsingborg (S)
Ferry route · Sundbusserne
Helsingborg - Ven
Ferry route
Råå - Bäckviken
Ferry route
Bäckviken => Råå
Ferry route · Rååbåtarna
Where things are
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Photographs
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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