Frederikshavn Attractions

Jutland

Frederikshavn, the largest town north of the Limfjord, lies on the east coast of northern Jutland. From the fortified natural harbor ferries sail to Gothenburg in Sweden, Larvik, Moss and Oslo in Norway and to the Danish island of Læso. There are also yacht basins.

History

Where the present town now stands was in medieval times the site of the fishing settlement of "Fladstrand". When, during the Thirty Years War, a defense entrenchment was built here the place gained in military importance. A fortifications expert erected a powder-tower surrounded by a wall. In 1818 Fladstrand received its municipal charter and was named Frederikshavn, after Frederik VI. In the 19th C. the citadel, apart from a few buildings, was pulled down. The town is proud of its pedestrian area.

Economy

Fishing (flounders, oysters) and fish-processing are important branches of the town's economy, together with such industries as shipbuilding, engineering and iron-founding.