Dragør Old Port

Back in history, Dragør Old Town and Harbor has been one of the most important maritime cities in Denmark. Both in the latter half of the 18th century and again in the late 1800s, where the vast majority of the houses in the Old Town were also built.

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

The harbor is Dragør's lifeblood and has for many years been the basis for the city's existence.

In the Middle Ages Dragør was known as an international market for herring for Hanse merchants, where herring was shipped to several European countries.

In the 16th century, it is believed that the Dutch peasants in Store Magleby began the construction of an actual port. In history, Dragør Old Town and Harbor has been one of the most important maritime cities in Denmark, both in the latter half of the 18th century and again in the late 1800s, where the vast majority of the houses in the old town were also built.

Today there are a few fishermen left and a pilot station, and otherwise sailors, maritime clubs, museums and restaurants live side by side, creating life in the old part of the harbor, which has remained largely unchanged since 1850.

Photo: Peter Bondo Gravesen

The Old Houses on the Harbor

The port of Dragør has been the hub of countless maritime activities since the Middle Ages: herring fishing, shipping, privateering, piloting and the salvage of grounded ships – it used to be one of Denmark's largest shipping towns.

Photo: Annette Nyvang

The Quaint Places

Moving into the corners of Dragør Harbor you can experience something different – the open spaces of Øresund, a visit to the local fishermen in their shanty town or the old drying ground for fishing nets still in use from time to time.

Photo: VisitDragør© Annette Nyvang

Dragør Fort

Dragør Fort was built 1910-1915 on an artificial island south of Dragør as part of the Copenhagen Sea Fortress. The fort is approx. 32,000 square feet, of which about 2,500 are built, partially cased. There was room for 380 people.

Photo: VisitDragør© Annette Nyvang

Dragør Museum

Visit Dragør Museum and discover the story of the historic maritime town of Dragør through engaging exhibitions, old skipper’s rooms and fascinating tales from the town’s past. The museum is housed in one of Dragør’s oldest buildings, right in the heart of the historic town centre near the harbour.

Photo: VisitDragør© Annette Nyvang

The Pilot Museum

Visit The Pilot Museum at Dragør Harbour and discover the fascinating world of the pilots who guided ships safely through the Øresund. Explore the authentic pilot station, historic nautical charts and stories from a maritime profession that played a vital role in the region for centuries.

Photo: VisitDragør© Annette Nyvang

Cutter Elisabeth K571

Visit Elisabeth K571 at Dragør Old Harbour and discover a unique piece of Danish history. The historic fishing cutter played an important role in rescuing Danish Jews during World War II and also tells the story of Dragør’s proud maritime heritage.

Photo: Marvin Kuhr

Dragør - The Old Town

With its narrow streets and low houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, Dragør’s historic town center is one of the best-preserved in Denmark.

Photo: Annette Nyvang

The museums in Dragør

There are many opportunities to dive into the history of Dragør and St. Magleby.

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Store Magleby

Store Magleby has a unique and different history. In the 1500s the village was colonized by Dutch farmers who for 300 years lived here with their special language, special rules of law, and customs and traditions that differed markedly from other Danish villages.