Story of the month - The dream of Skagen

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Close your eyes and imagine you are sitting on a bench. Take a deep breath and the fresh taste of salt and sea will fill your mouth. Open your eyes and you'll see a wild landscape of swaying dunes, golden moors, rushing shores and a bright blue sky In the landscape you'll also see small yellowwashed houses with red bricks and white lace edging. The dream of Skagen is multifaceted and has been a strong factor in the town's tourism development and branding from the late 1800 s to the present day. In this month's story, we take a fascinating journey through time as we take a closer look at Skagen's rapid development from a small fishing village to a world-famous tourist destination. Welcome to the journey has only just begun!