Adored by countless Danes this small village, with a population of approximately 8,200, located at the very northern tip where the Baltic Sea meets the North Sea, Skagen (pronounced “skayen”) attracts locals and tourists alike with its rich art heritage, fresh seafood, and fantastic photo opportunities. During the 19thcentury artists flocked here, claiming the radiant light’s impact on the landscape was the only place they could express their creative talent. They are now known as the Skagen Painters. These days tourists arrive in droves (often on cruise ships), to walk the long sandy windswept beaches, and stroll the narrow pathways of a village dating back hundreds of years. Although the town gets packed in summer months, it thankfully retains its charm. This is especially true in Skagen’s older neighborhoods, where distinctive yellow houses (painted in “Skagen
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