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Grenaa
Statue of Søren Kanne in Grenaa, Denmark
Grenaa
Grenaa (sometimes spelled Grenå) was founded in the 15th century and was, along with Ebeltoft, one of the busy trading centers on the east coast of Jutland. Today, it’s the biggest city in Djursland, with 20,000 people. Still, it is often neglected by visitors as many arrive here with the ferry from Varberg in Sweden, then drive to wherever their final destination may be – which Grenaa normally isn’t. Those who choose to stick around for a while in this old port can find plenty of things to occupy their time, at least for a day or two.
Sightseeing in Grenaa
The downtown area of Grenaa is a couple of minutes by car from the harbor. The main square with the 14th century church, which looks almost too big for this little square, is the center of the town.
The Tourist Office is on the main square in an old building originally built as a town hall in the early 19th century. The town is pleasant to walk around in, with pedestrian streets and lots of nice little shops, cafés and restaurants. A good idea for a tour is to buy a map at the Tourist Office for 10 kr/$1.70. It tells you about all the old houses in the north section of town, which still has the feel of the 19th century when most houses were built.
One of the oldest houses in Grenaa is a former merchant’s house from 1760 just south of the square, which now houses the Djursland Museum and the Danish Fishery Museum. The museums are open every day in the summer until 4 pmand cost 30 kr/$5.10 to enter (for both). The Tourist Office also has a museum, Ringen, dedicated to jewelry from the 20th century to the present.
Djursland is known for its long white sandy beaches and the seven-km (4.2-mile) beach in Grenaa, just south of the city, is one of the best on the peninsula.
The Kattegat Center, named after the sea east of Jutland, is divided into three parts: an aquarium, an environmental center and a science center, which together inform visitors about all aspects of life in the sea. The large building is by the harbor in Grenaa.
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