Helsingør Municipality

Beaches in Helsingør

Beautiful Beaches

The North Zealand coast, known as the Danish Riviera, features a diverse range of swimming spots along the Øresund and Kattegat. Hornbæk offers expansive white dunes and a large harbor-side playground, while the beaches at Snekkersten and Espergærde provide calmer waters near historic fishing harbors. Julebæk and Hornbæk Plantage offer a more natural setting with forest backdrops. These coastal locations provide views across the narrow strait to the Swedish coast and vary from wide sandy stretches to narrow, accessible urban swimming spots.

Beautiful Beaches — Map

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A

Hornbæk Strand

Wide sandy beach with high dunes and Blue Flag status. It features a large coastal playground and wheelchair-accessible ramps near the harbor.

B

Stranden ved Hornbæk Plantage

Secluded sandy beach bordered by a coastal forest. It features walking paths through the plantation and a natural shoreline away from the main resort area.

C

Snekkersten Strand

Narrow sandy beach south of Helsingør near the fishing harbor. It features a swimming pier and views of the Swedish coastline across the Øresund.

D

Espergærde Strand

Sandy beach adjacent to the historic Espergærde Harbor. It includes a long bathing jetty and is situated within walking distance of local cafes.

E

Babylone Strand

Quiet coastal area located between Espergærde and Humlebæk, characterized by its proximity to the Babylone Forest.

F

Julebæk Strand

Coastal stretch north of Helsingør with a forest backdrop, offering views of Kronborg Castle and the Swedish city of Helsingborg.

G

Skolestranden

Small, sandy swimming spot in Espergærde with calm waters and accessible entry points.

H

Gummistranden

Local beach north of Helsingør harbor with a mix of sand and stones, used for swimming and windsurfing.

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