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Hornbæk Beach — Denmark
City & resort

Hornbæk Beach

North Zealand · 🇩🇰 Denmark

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The star of North Zealand's 'Danish Riviera' — a broad white-sand beach with clear Kattegat water and a pretty harbour, long loved by Copenhageners.

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Sea temperature
~18°C in the warm season
Water
Clear, relatively warm Kattegat
Sand
A generous belt of soft white sand behind grassy dunes
Swimming
Clear, gently shelving and family-friendly, among Zealand's best
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
The classic summer resort of North Zealand's 'Danish Riviera', with a harbour and pine-dune backdrop
Beach type
City & resort
Region
Europe

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Hornbæk Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Hornbæk Beach?

Hornbæk Beach is at North Zealand, on the coast of Denmark.

What is the sea temperature at Hornbæk Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Hornbæk Beach reaches about 18°C. Clear, relatively warm Kattegat.

When is the best time to visit Hornbæk Beach?

The best time to visit Hornbæk Beach is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Hornbæk Beach have?

Hornbæk Beach has a generous belt of soft white sand behind grassy dunes.

Is Hornbæk Beach good for swimming?

Clear, gently shelving and family-friendly, among Zealand's best.

Photo: Guillaume Baviere (CC BY 2.0) · source