Location and Demographics:
- Located in Vendsyssel and is Denmark's northernmost city.
- Has 7,547 inhabitants (2023).
- Is part of Frederikshavn Municipality in Region North Jutland.
History and Culture:
- Known for its Skagen painters such as PS Krøyer, Anna Ancher and Michael Ancher, who were attracted by the area's unique light.
- Skagens Museum houses many of the masterpieces created by these artists.
- The Skagen Festival was started in 1971.
- The town's houses are characteristically painted in a special yellow color, known as "skagen yellow", with white edges on the roof tiles.
- Skagen was first mentioned in the 1st century AD. by Pliny the Elder.
- Originally, Skagen was the name of the entire promontory, Skagens Odde, which forms the tip of Vendsyssel.
Nature and Tourism:
- Known for the sandy church and Grenen, where the Skagerrak and Kattegat meet.
- Sand drift has been a problem in the area, especially in the 16th century, leading to the destruction of farmland.
- The tilting lighthouse in Skagen was originally built in 1627 and was in operation until 1747. The current tilting lighthouse is a copy.
Economy:
- Fishing has always been an important part of Skagen's economy.
- Strandings and wreck timber used to be a significant source of income for the city.
