The Maritime Heritage of Dragør Old Town and Harbour - A ‘skipper-town' from the era of the great tall ships in the 18th and 19th centuries

The old town features narrow cobblestone streets lined with yellow buildings topped by orange and red tiles, arranged in a traditional Danish pattern.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, Dragør operated as a primary maritime center where skilled sailors managed commercial vessels across northern European waters.

The Dragør Museum, established in a 1753 building, displays navigation equipment, ship models, and the Elisabeth K571 fishing vessel from World War II.

Visitors can reach the maritime town via a 30-minute journey from Copenhagen using bus 350S from the city center or bus 35 from the airport.

The Elisabeth K571, preserved at the museum, transported approximately 700 Danish Jews to safety in Sweden during October 1943, remaining the sole surviving vessel.

GPS coordinates: 55.59361,12.67417

Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:25