Do as the upper-middle class did in the beginning of the 20th century; spoil yourselves with a stay in one of Denmark's lovely old seaside hotels. Fortunately, they have been taken well care of and have witnessed a major revival over the past years. Many of them have been modernized while still maintaining the original feel, and the slightly nostalgic atmosphere and style from back in the days has been preserved. Quite a few now welcome visitors throughout the year.

You will experience a lovely and relaxing holiday atmosphere and attentive service in the charming and highly individualised seaside hotels, so the stress of daily life is easily shed. You will settle in in no time, be able to relax properly and just enjoy "being", chatting to the other guests or spending hours in a lounger with a good book within reach. If you are among the people that like to start the day with a dip in the water, a run or a hike, the sea and beaches are right on the doorsteps.

The relaxed atmosphere at the seaside hotels also appeals to children. The activity level may not be very high, but that leaves more time for togetherness and cosiness – maybe also with some of the other children visiting with their families.

Many seaside hotels are half or full board which means that some or all of the meals are provided at the hotel. When the doors to the dining rooms open, the joy of anticipation sets in, because it is not uncommon to find some of the best Danish chefs in these kitchens, and as a result the standards are very high.

The obvious choice is to get outside to explore nature and the surrounding area and its attractions. Because the seaside hotels are located in some of Denmark's most beautiful spots. The hotels are happy to help you find the experiences, and many of them can also provide you with a picnic basket for the trip. You should also keep an eye out for events arranged by the hotel.

The seaside hotels are spread all over Denmark, however, the highest concentration is in the northern part of Jutland and along the west coast of Jutland, where Ruth's Hotel in Skagen and Svinkløv Badehotel on the Slettestrand beach are legendary. In South-east Jutland, you will find several seaside hotels along the Little Belt strait. On the coast of Northern Zealand, the hotels are situated in places like the old beach towns of Tisvildeleje, Gilleleje and Hornbæk. Also the island of Bornholm boasts lovely seaside hotels on the rocky east coast with a wonderful view of the Baltic Sea.

Traditionally, the season spans from mid April to mid October, however, more and more seaside hotels stay open throughout the year as they are renovated. Prices vary from one place to the other and you will find everything from super de luxe hotels with spas and wellness to the more rustic hotels. Typically, prices for a double room including breakfast range from DKK 850 to 1500 per night. Note that it is often possible to book half or full board at the hotels. Several seaside hotels have attractive offers for weekend and week stays.

View a list of seaside hotels in Denmark