Kulturværftet () is a

cultural centre A cultural center or cultural centre is an organization, building or complex that promotes culture and arts. Cultural centers can be neighborhood community arts organizations, private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist-run. Africa * ...

located in

Helsingør Helsingør ( , ; ), classically known in English as Elsinore ( ), is a coastal city in northeastern Denmark. Helsingør Municipality had a population of 63,953 on 1 January 2025, making it the 23rd most populated municipality in Denmark. Helsin ...

, Denmark. The center was established in 2010, in the buildings of the former Helsingør Værft or Elsinore Shipyard. Kulturværftet is part of

Kulturhavn Kronborg Kulturhavn Kronborg is an area in the harbour of Helsingør dedicated to culture and events, designed to attract residents and visitors. It is a joint initiative by Kronborg Castle, the Danish Maritime Museum, Kulturværftet (The Culture Yard) a ...

, a project by the city of Helsingør to leave the industrial era behind and enter a new chapter for the town. Kulturhavn Kronborg is a joint initiative between

Kronborg Castle Kronborg is a castle and historical stronghold in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. Immortalised as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play ''Hamlet'', Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. It was inscribed ...

, the Danish Maritime Museum, Kulturværftet, and Helsingør harbour, and is designed to offer a variety of cultural experiences to residents and visitors. Click festival Culture yard

Kulturværftet consists of of space dedicated to concerts, theatre, performance, events and exhibitions. Recent notable events include hosting the annual Clickfestival and hosting the INDEX: Award CeremonyThe INDEX: Award Ceremony

References

External links

Official website

The Culture Yard

Kronborg Castle in Elsinore

Danish Maritime Museum

The port of Elsinore

Port of Helsingør

Helsingør municipality's official website
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