Opinion: An Ambitious Decision for Elsinore’s Cultural Life – Hamlet Is Ready to Contribute
The City Council’s decision to have Elsinore bid for the title of European Capital of Culture 2032 is bold—and the right one.

We’re serious about this. We want to be the European Capital of Culture in 2032
Elsinore wants to follow in Aarhus’s footsteps and is now officially bidding to become the European Capital of Culture.

Here’s how much the ambitious Helsingør project will cost you: – Could become the “Kulturværft” of our time
Politicians are defying municipal officials, discussing the “Sommerdahl” investment, and dreaming of a major payoff from the new cultural initiative.

Millions at stake: The competition among municipalities to become European Capital of Culture is heating up
Elsinore has allocated millions toward its bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Elsinore is officially ready to apply
On Monday evening, the City Council of Elsinore allocated the necessary funds to prepare an application to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032. The final decision will be made next year.

Helsingør Enters the Race to Become European Capital of Culture
In 2032, Denmark will host a European Capital of Culture, and now the City of Helsingør has entered the race to secure the title.

Elsinore Aims to Become European Capital of Culture
On Monday evening, a majority of the Elsinore City Council voted to allocate funds for an application for the city to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

North Zealand City Aims to Be European Capital of Culture in 2032
If the majority of Helsingør City Council has its way, Helsingør will be the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Elsinore is aiming to become European Capital of Culture
Aalborg has put itself forward, Odense is considering it, and now a broad majority in Elsinore has also decided to apply to become the Capital of Culture in 2032.

Elsinore is now aiming to become a European Capital of Culture
The City Council of Elsinore has decided to enter the race to become a European Capital of Culture. The municipality has a limited budget, but they intend to “do things their own way,” says the committee chair.

Christopher Arzrouni says no thanks to Elsinore 2032: Helsingør is already a Capital of Culture
Should Helsingør be the European Capital of Culture in 2032? By then, it will be Denmark’s turn to host one.

Positive sentiment in influential committee – but a cap must be set on municipal funding for European Capital of Culture
The Business and Finance Committee has discussed the matter of Elsinore as European Capital of Culture in 2032. A proposal to cap municipal funding may help boost support.

Helsingør is spending millions on a wild dream: Funding for the first round is now secured
On Monday, the Helsingør City Council approved the city’s participation in the race to be awarded a very special title. And just entering the competition is extremely expensive.

Denmark 2032: Six cities are vying to become the European Capital of Culture
The competition among cities hoping to win the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032 is now in full swing in Denmark. This will be the third time: Copenhagen was the first in 1996, and Aarhus was the second in 2017.

Jens Frimann: The European Capital of Culture 2032 project isn’t just common sense—it’s a really good business decision
At the Finance Committee meeting and the City Council meeting in February, Helsingør’s politicians will decide whether Helsingør will apply for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Elsinore to Bid for European Capital of Culture in 2032
In February, politicians will decide whether Elsinore will bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032. The City of Helsingør does not need to find the 80 million kroner indicated in the Deloitte report because the city possesses significant untapped resources—such as the Shipyard Halls and the Carmelite House—and has experience working with culture across administrative departments.

New locally produced podcast: Nordic cultural voices on the challenges of our time
Kulturværftet has launched a new, timely podcast on Nordic cooperation in an era marked by international tensions. The series is now available on all major podcast platforms.

Optimism is growing among the people behind the cultural capital project
A majority of the Culture and Tourism Committee has approved a 2.4 million kroner grant to support Elsinore as a cultural capital. Naturally, the Elsinore 2032 association is delighted with this decision.

Elsinore is now – a step closer – to becoming a European Capital of Culture following a committee meeting
A majority of the Culture and Tourism Committee voted in favor of allocating one million kroner in next year’s budget for the project to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

One Step Closer to Becoming a Capital of Culture
A decision by one of the city’s committees means that Helsingør is one step closer to submitting a formal application to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032. However, the final decision will be made by the city council.

Shortly Before Political Review: Conference Center to Champion Elsinore’s Bid for European Capital of Culture
Another stakeholder has joined the network working to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture in 2032. The municipality’s financial support for the project is set to undergo political review.

Now the tough decisions must be made – committee to decide on crucial European Capital of Culture application
It appears that preparing the application to become a European Capital of Culture alone will require a municipal grant in the millions. Now the politicians must make an important decision.

A resounding YES to Elsinore 2032
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I strongly recommend that we support Elsinore 2032 and approve Helsingør’s application to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Local center also supports the European Capital of Culture
Espergærde Centret has also joined the Elsinore 2032 association.

Anonymous Artist Hosts Opening Reception – Join Us for Wine, Violin, and Art
Anonymous Artist and Elsinore 2032 invite you to an opening reception on Tuesday to showcase the work leading up to a new sculpture.

Elsinore 2032: To Be—or Not to Be—European Capital of Culture?
In 2032, Denmark and Bulgaria will jointly designate the European Capital of Culture. Following Copenhagen in 1996 and Aarhus in 2017, this will be Denmark’s third European Capital of Culture.

An important step toward becoming the 2032 European Capital of Culture
The City of Elsinore has taken a small but important step forward in its efforts to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

– It is absolutely crucial that Elsinore commits to becoming the European Capital of Culture in
Elsinore’s bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032 sets the course for cultural life over the next ten years. We spoke with the project’s coordinator, Aslak Gottlieb, about the importance of Elsinore giving this initiative its full support.

Hornbæk wants in on the action: Joins the race for the mega-event
Helsingør is vying for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032. Now a major player from Hornbæk is also throwing its hat into the ring.

From Market Town to Cultural and Tourist Destination – With a Heritage of Trade and Industry
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Over the years, Helsingør has gone by many names. We began as a market town with privileges, became a commercial hub with the Øresund toll and the harbor, an industrial city with the shipyard, a tourist destination with Kronborg, Hamlet, and coastal tourism—and today, a cultural city with theaters, festivals, and Kulturværftet.

The Øresund Aquarium is campaigning for a major event in Elsinore: “It makes perfect sense for us to be involved”
The Øresund Aquarium has just joined the association working to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture. There are some very specific reasons for this, explains the aquarium director in this article.

The municipality remains a member of the association working to make Helsingør a European Capital of Culture
Politicians in neither the outgoing nor the new city council have made the final decision, which is to be taken later this year. Should Helsingør apply to become a European Capital of Culture in 2032?

Beach Hotel Joins Elsinore’s Bid to Become European Capital of Culture in 2032
Elsinore is in the running to become European Capital of Culture in 2032. Marienlyst Strandhotel has just joined the association driving the project forward.

Marienlyst Strandhotel Joins the Race: Wants a Mega-Event for Elsinore
A Danish city is set to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032—a title previously held by Copenhagen in 1996 and Aarhus in 2017. Several Danish cities are vying for the title—including Helsingør, where the Elsinore 2032 association is constantly working to develop the city’s bid.

Elsinore, Aalborg, or Næstved—there’s a new front-runner for the title of European Capital of Culture
In 2032, a Danish city will hold the title of European Capital of Culture. For a long time, it looked like a two-horse race between Elsinore and Næstved, but with a bid of 83 million kroner, the City of Aalborg has shifted the balance of power.

Elsinore Has Enough Challenges as It Is to Become a European Capital of Culture
Rejecting further development of the cultural sector could prove costly for the City of Elsinore. Elsinore faces such significant challenges and opportunities in the coming years that a development plan for the cultural sector is essential.

Column: Will we be—or will we not be—the Capital of Culture?
There is something in Elsinore that beats both louder and faster than in other cities. Something that simply is. That is, the present tense of “to be.” For that is the question: Will we be?

The capital of North Jutland joins the race for European Capital of Culture—but Elsinore has something entirely different to offer
For several years, a group of cultural and business leaders has been working to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture in 2032, when Denmark will once again have the opportunity to host the event. So far, few other cities have submitted bids. But now a serious competitor has entered the fray.

Wonderful Copenhagen supports Elsinore’s dream of becoming a European Capital of Culture
If Elsinore becomes the European Capital of Culture in 2032, cultural tourism is expected to significantly boost the economy.

WoCo backs Helsingør as capital
Helsingør is aiming to become the EU’s Capital of Culture when Denmark hosts the bid again in 2032. Now, Wonderful Copenhagen has announced its support for the campaign […] Imagine it. The calendar reads 2032, and Denmark has just gained a new capital in the form of Helsingør. A European Capital of Culture, to be precise.

Major Player Enters the Fray: Fighting to Make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture
Wonderful Copenhagen has joined the campaign to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture in 2032. Although there is a commercial return associated with a bid to become the European Capital of Culture, the initiative is about something entirely different.

Powerful tourism organization gives full backing to large-scale, multi-million-dollar European Capital of Culture plan
Elsinore is aiming to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032, but what are the names of this year’s two European Capitals of Culture? Find the answer at the bottom of this article, where Wonderful Copenhagen explains how Elsinore—and others—can greatly benefit from the event.

Wonderful Copenhagen Supports Elsinore’s Bid to Become European Capital of Culture
Wonderful Copenhagen is backing Elsinore’s ambition to become European Capital of Culture in 2032, the company announced in a press release. To that end, it has now joined the Elsinore 2032 association, which is working to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture.

Wonderful Copenhagen supports Elsinore’s bid to become a European Capital of Culture
The capital’s tourism organization has joined the effort to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture in 2032. The partnership is expected to significantly boost both tourism and the local economy.

Culture is our shared foundation—including for the welfare of the future
The welfare sectors are facing financial challenges. Now more than ever, Helsingør needs a long-term plan that can secure the foundation for welfare. Culture is the obvious, shared guiding principle.

New Board to Secure Helsingør’s Title as European Capital of Culture
The Elsinore 2032 Association brings together prominent local figures and young voices around the boardroom table in a joint effort to secure the prestigious title.

He used to criticize the project: Now Jens is leading the charge to put Elsinore on the European map
Leading figures from Elsinore’s cultural scene are joining forces on a new board for Elsinore 2032—the association tasked with paving the way for Elsinore to become the European Capital of Culture in seven years.

Cultural Tourism: “Elsinore 2032” Replaces Its Board of Directors
In the race to become the European Capital of Culture 2032, the organization behind Elsinore’s bid has made some changes.

New Board to Pave the Way for Elsinore as European Capital of Culture
Nearly the entire board of the Elsinore 2032 association, which is tasked with bringing a major cultural event to the city, has been replaced at an extraordinary general meeting.

New Board of Directors: Aiming to Secure Helsingør’s Title as European Capital of Culture
The Elsinore 2032 Association brings together prominent local figures and young voices in a joint effort to secure the prestigious title in 2032.

Stepping up the effort: A town on Zealand aims to be a European Capital of Culture
Helsingør aims to be the European Capital of Culture in 2032. That is the view of a number of groups in the North Zealand city, and not least the Elsinore 2032 association, which is currently campaigning to bring the European cultural baton to the city.

Denmark is set to host the European Capital of Culture 2032 – but where?
In Helsingør and Næstved, there is interest in following in the footsteps of Copenhagen 1996 and Aarhus 2017 – but the process remains unclear

European Capital of Culture Bid Divides City Council
The Helsingør City Council cannot agree on whether to support a volunteer organization campaigning for the city to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

A bold and long-term commitment to culture by our politicians
The Culture and Tourism Committee has recommended to the City Council that the City of Helsingør join Elsinore 2032.

Respect for Silas – Welfare Is Under Pressure
Culture is defined in many ways! We generally define culture as the values, beliefs, traditions, norms, and behavioral patterns that we share as human beings.

Up to 75 million kroner: The municipality’s bill for a cultural project in Helsingør could be enormous
In 2032, a city in Denmark is set to be the European Capital of Culture. Some politicians believe that Helsingør should enter the race, while others want to put an end to the municipality’s participation in the project.

European Capital of Culture Divides City Council – and Causes Disagreement Within S
No funds have been allocated in the budget for the massive project to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture in 2032. Nevertheless, it appears that the association behind the project will receive financial support.

Culture as a Beacon in Dark Times
– We will work to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture

Column: Elsinore as European Capital of Culture 2032
At the Elsinore Cultural Embassy, we are passionate about culture. We believe that culture, tourism, commerce, and services should work together with the municipality and residents as an ecosystem, where one element enhances the other.

“The whole world’s a stage” – Vision for Elsinore as European Capital of Culture
“All the world’s a stage, And the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts” …

The dream of becoming the European Capital of Culture is still alive—but it could be shattered during budget negotiations
"It is when the retail sector is struggling that we need to think outside the box," said Michael Mathiesen (K), chair of the Culture and Tourism Committee, in the city council chamber.

Opinion Piece: Should Elsinore Become a European Capital of Culture?
As a European Capital of Culture, Elsinore will chart a course toward the future, benefiting culture, commerce, business, tourists, and residents

1,100 jobs and half a billion in revenue
A staggering project could usher in a new golden age for Helsingør

It won’t be that expensive
Don’t worry, the European Capital of Culture won’t be that expensive

No one knows where Elsinore’s “European Capital of Culture” funds will come from: “But it’s going to be insanely expensive”
City council members have allocated a six-figure sum to determine whether the City of Elsinore even has the resources to make the city the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

City Council Approves Feasibility Study: Helsingør Takes Major Step Toward Becoming European Capital of Culture
A majority of the Helsingør City Council has voted to allocate half a million kroner for a feasibility study on hosting the European Capital of Culture in 2032. Only Næstved appears to be in the running as well.

Danish City Sees Opportunities in Becoming a Capital
The City Council of Helsingør sees several benefits in becoming the European Capital of Culture in 2032, and an upcoming feasibility study will help politicians decide whether to pursue the title.

Majority in Helsingør Supports Bid for Capital of Culture
Twenty out of 25 city council members support the project, while five oppose prioritizing the cultural initiative over welfare.

Chair: – “Culture City 2032” could become the new cultural hub
A large majority on the City Council supported a feasibility study on the possibilities of making Elsinore the European Capital of Culture. However, a minority comprising parties from both the red and blue blocs were not willing to simply let the millions roll in.

‘Helsingør Takes an “Important Step” Toward Becoming the 2032 European Capital of Culture
To be, or not to be. That is the question. A study will now examine the pros and cons of Helsingør becoming the 2032 European Capital of Culture.

Take a dream and a bill. You can handle one of them tomorrow
[…] The discussion and questions at the networking meeting quickly turned to Elsinore as the Capital of Culture, partly due to a presentation by Aslak Gottlieb, who was, as usual, dressed in a colorful suit.

Local Efforts Aim to Make Historic Market Town a European Capital of Culture
Based on the work of a local initiative group, the Finance and Business Committee of the City of Helsingør decided on Monday whether the city should apply to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

CULTURAL TOURISM: Make or break for Elsinore as a Capital of Culture
The Elsinore City Council must approve a feasibility study for Elsinore to become the Capital of Culture in 2032—otherwise, the project is dead.

Upcoming European Capital of Culture: Is it worth 220 million kroner?
In 2032, a Danish city will once again be designated as the European Capital of Culture, and it is not a cheap endeavor. The costs can run into hundreds of millions of kroner, and this may require cuts to municipal budgets.

Major business association also aims to make the city a European Capital of Culture in nine years
The business organization Helsingør Erhverv is now backing the Elsinore 2032 initiative.

Reason to Stay: Conference on Cultural Tourism Gets Off to a Strong Start
On Friday, Kronborg Castle provided the perfect setting for the Reason to Stay conference, which highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing cultural tourism.

That is why local stakeholders are launching a campaign to secure the title of European Capital of Culture
Although 2032 seems a long way off on paper, efforts to secure the title of European Capital of Culture 2032 are in full swing.

Aslak Gottlieb on Culture Night and Much More
We’re joined in the studio by Aslak Gottlieb, who has taken over the reins of Culture Night in Helsingør from Helsingør Theater. He’s here in his capacity as chairman of the Association for Helsingør European Capital of Culture 2032. Aslak Gottlieb talks about the many wonderful initiatives at this year’s Culture Night! and about the culture in our city, which will be allowed to flourish in the coming years as well: the City Anniversary in 2026 and the lead-up to the application for the honor of becoming European Capital of Culture 2032.

Major local event gets new organizers: “There’s a risk of ruining it”
Helsingør Theater will no longer be in charge of one of the municipality’s biggest events. The new organizers believe they can take the popular cultural nights to new heights.

Fierce competition among municipalities on Zealand to become the European Capital of Culture
Both Elsinore and Næstved are vying to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032. It is a long, drawn-out process that will not be decided until seven years from now, in 2029.

The race to become European Capital of Culture is heating up: “We’ll be fierce competitors”
Groups in Elsinore are campaigning to make the city the European Capital of Culture in 2032, but now another city on Zealand is entering the race in earnest

Elsinore is running for European Capital of Culture 2032
Elsinore is now aiming to win the title when the European Capital of Culture returns to Denmark in 2032

Politicians and cultural figures are celebrating the proposal
– An extremely exciting vision –

More money, more tourists, more taxpayers
… that’s why Elsinore should be the European Capital of Culture in 2032

Should Elsinore be European Capital of Culture?
This is how much Aarhus earned from holding the title

Mercuri invites
Aslak Gottlieb, Chair of Helsingør European Capital of Culture

Learn about the ambitious cultural plan
Aims to make Elsinore the European Capital of Culture

The "
" team The majority can certainly envision Helsingør as the European Capital of Culture in 2032

Debate
Erect a memorial to Mogens Glistrup at Kronborg

Column
Can you polish furniture in a cultural context?

DEBATE: Helsingør
Helsingør European Capital of Culture in 2032

DEBATE: Helsingør
European Capital of Culture in 2032

Elsinore as European Capital of Culture

Is being a Capital of Culture a gold mine?

Elsinore aims to be the European Capital of Culture in 2032
Steering committee and advisory board are in place

Now it’s time to step on the gas:
How Elsinore Will Become the European Capital of Culture in 2032