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Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn

Scandinavia´s greatest maritime 18th century festival. 
In the last weekend of june, more than 1000 participants, meets every year in Frederikshavn. For a while the suroundings of the old Gunpowder tower "Krudttårnet" and the quay "Andelskajen" is moved back in time to the year 1717. This is the time when the "Great Nordic War" is still going on strong and naval heroes were treasured goods - if they could make it among the high society!
Meet Denmark og Norway´s greatest and most famous naval hero, TORDENSKIOLD, Peter Jansen Wessel.

Around the Gunpowder a variety of booths tempts you to stay  - Tordenskioldsdage i Frederikshavn
Wooden ships at Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
Laura Mo plays her music at the Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
The King and queen dances on Fisketorvet during Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
Tordenskiold  fencing duel against the swedish at Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
Farmgirl at the Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
Tordenskiold flirts with a noble lady during the king´s party  - Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
StoryOfficers enjoys the singing by Tina Siel at the Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
The Soldiers eating at Fisketorvet during the Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
King Frederik IV alias Peter Mygind at the Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
Spectators at Fisketorvet during the Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
Pistol duelling on the kattegat stage during Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
The duellist dies - Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
The topmast - Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
The queen awaits her king at Fisketorvet in Frederikshavn - Tordenskiold Festival
Laura Mo plays on the kattegat stage during the Tordenskiold Festival in Frederikshavn
The king on his inspections of the garrison Fladstrand - Tordenskioldsdage 2008 i Frederikshavn
The king´s party - the Tordenskiolds Festival 2008 in Frederikshavn
Tordenskiold anno 2008 - Tordenskiold Festival in Federikshavn

Tordenskiold Festival 2009

26th, 27th, and 28th of june

Experience the true feeling of the 18th century. Watch the grand seabattle while the sun sets.

Stay the entire weekend and experience everything that happens in the town.

Here you can find accommodation in Frederikshavn.

Read more about Tordenskiold




Photos by 
Jørgen Anker Simonsen

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