Multi-million-kroner application for ambitious project is a big secret: Don’t want to reveal anything to competitors
Politicians defied the recommendation from civil servants and are ready to allocate 4.6 million kroner to have an application drafted.

Working Together Toward the Vision “
” Something special is happening right now in Helsingør. Residents, the business community, and the cultural sector throughout the municipality are working hard to bring a shared ambition to life: to develop the city’s bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Column: An Ambitious Decision for Helsingør's Cultural Scene – Hamlet is Ready to Contribute
The City Council's decision to let Helsingør apply to be European Capital of Culture 2032 is brave – and the right one.

They're serious about it. They want to be Capital of Culture in 2032
Helsingør wants to follow in Aarhus' footsteps and is now officially aiming to become a European Capital of Culture.

Here's how much this wild Helsingør project will cost you: – Could become our generation's Culture Yard
Politicians are defying municipal officials, talking about the 'Sommerdahl' investment, and dreaming of a huge payoff from this new cultural initiative.

Millions at Stake: The Battle Among Municipalities to Become European Capital of Culture Heats Up
Helsingør has set aside millions for the application process to become European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Helsingør is Officially Ready to Apply
On Monday evening, the Helsingør Municipal Council allocated the necessary funds to prepare an application to become European Capital of Culture 2032. The final decision will be made next year.

Helsingør Joins the Race to Become European Capital of Culture
In 2032, Denmark will host a European Capital of Culture, and now Helsingør Municipality is throwing its hat into the ring to get that gig.

Helsingør wants to be European Capital of Culture
On Monday evening, a majority in Helsingør City Council decided to set aside funds for an application for the city to become European Capital of Culture in 2032.

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

Helsingør is aiming to become European Capital of Culture
Aalborg has announced its bid, Odense is looking into it, and now a broad majority in Helsingør has also decided to apply to become Capital of Culture in 2032.

Now Helsingør is going for the Capital of Culture title
Helsingør Municipality's City Council has decided to join the race to become European Capital of Culture. The municipality has a small budget, but they want to 'do things their own way,' says the committee chairman.

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? Because by then, it's Denmark's turn to host one.

Positive mood in powerful committee – but there needs to be a limit on municipal support for European Capital of Culture
The Business and Economy Committee has discussed Helsingør's bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2032. A proposal to cap municipal support might actually boost overall backing.

Helsingør is spending millions on a wild dream: The finances are now in place for the first round
On Monday, Helsingør City Council will say yes to joining the race for a very special title. And just being in the running is quite expensive!

Denmark 2032, six cities are interested to become ECoC
The competition between cities hoping to win the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032 is now in full flow in Denmark. This will be the third time: the first time was Copenhagen in 1996, the second Aarhus in 2017.

Jens Frimann: The Capital of Culture 2032 project isn't just common sense, it's a really good business deal
At the finance committee and city council meetings in February, Helsingør's politicians will decide if Helsingør should bid for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Helsingør should be European Capital of Culture in 2032
In February, politicians will decide if Helsingør should bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2032. Helsingør Municipality doesn't need to find the 80 million DKK suggested by the Deloitte report, because the municipality has significant untapped resources — like Værftshallerne and Karmeliterhuset — and is experienced in working with culture across different departments.

New locally produced podcast: Nordic cultural voices on today's challenges
Kulturværftet has hosted a new, timely podcast about Nordic collaborations during a period of international tensions. You can now listen to the series on all major podcast platforms.

Optimism spreads among the people behind the Capital of Culture project
A majority in the Culture and Tourism Committee has agreed to support Helsingør's bid for Capital of Culture with 2.4 million kroner. The Elsinore 2032 association is, of course, thrilled about this!

Helsingør is now – a little closer – to becoming European Capital of Culture after committee meeting
A majority in the Culture and Tourism Committee voted in favor of allocating a million-kroner amount in next year's budget for the project to make Helsingør the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

One Step Closer to Becoming Capital of Culture
A decision from one of the municipal committees means Helsingør is now closer to formally applying to become European Capital of Culture in 2032. But the city council will make the final call.

Just Before Political Review: Conference Center Joins the Fight for Helsingør as Capital of Culture
Another key player has joined the network dedicated to making Helsingør the European Capital of Culture in 2032. The municipality's financial support for the project is now awaiting political consideration.

Time for Big Decisions – Committee to Vote on Crucial Culture City Application
It seems like preparing the application to become a European Capital of Culture will require a municipal grant of millions. Now, politicians face an important choice.

A Big YES to Elsinore 2032
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I wholeheartedly recommend that we support Elsinore 2032 and give a big yes to Helsingør applying to become European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Local Center Also Backs the Capital of Culture Bid
Espergærde Centret has also joined the Elsinore 2032 association.

Anonymous Artist Hosts Exhibition Opening – Inviting You to Wine, Violin, and Art
Anonymous Artist and Elsinore 2032 are inviting everyone to an exhibition opening this Tuesday, to show off the work on a new sculpture.

Elsinore 2032, To be – or not to be – European Capital of Culture?
In 2032, Denmark and Bulgaria will designate the European Capital of Culture. After Copenhagen in 1996 and Aarhus in 2017, this will be Denmark’s third European Capital of Culture.

An Important Step Towards Culture City 32
Helsingør Municipality has taken a small but significant step forward in its journey to become European Capital of Culture in 2032.

– It's Absolutely Crucial That Helsingør Goes for Capital of Culture
Helsingør's ambition to become the Capital of Culture in 2032 will shape its cultural scene for the next ten years. We chatted with the project's lead, Aslak Gottlieb, about why it's so important for Helsingør to go all-in on this bid.

Hornbæk Wants In Too: Joins the Race for the Mega-Event
Helsingør is aiming for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032. Now, a major player from Hornbæk is also throwing its hat in the ring.

From Market Town to Culture and Tourist City – With a History of Trade and Industry
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Helsingør has gone by many names over the years. We began as a privileged market town, then became a trading hub thanks to the Sound Dues and its harbor, an industrial city with its shipyard, a tourist hotspot with Kronborg, Hamlet, and coastal charm – and today, it's a vibrant culture city with theaters, festivals, and Kulturværftet.

Øresundsakvariet Joins the Fight for Helsingør's Mega-Event: – It's a Natural Fit for Us
The Øresund Aquarium has just become a member of the association working to make Helsingør the European Capital of Culture. The aquarium director explains the special reasons behind this decision in this article.

The Municipality Remains a Member of the Association Aiming to Make Helsingør Capital of Culture
Neither the outgoing nor the new city council politicians have made the final decision yet, which is expected this year. The big question is: should Helsingør apply to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032?

Beach hotel joins Helsingør's dream of becoming European Capital of Culture in 2032
Helsingør is in the running to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032. Marienlyst Strandhotel has just joined the association that's driving the project forward.

Marienlyst Strandhotel joins the fight: Wants a huge event for Helsingør
A Danish city is set to be the European Capital of Culture in 2032, a title Copenhagen held in 1996 and Aarhus in 2017. Several Danish cities are competing for the title, including Helsingør, where the Elsinore 2032 association is constantly working to develop the city's bid.

Helsingør, Aalborg, or Næstved – there's a new big favorite for the Capital of Culture title
In 2032, a Danish city will hold the title of European Capital of Culture. For a long time, it looked like a duel between Helsingør and Næstved, but Aalborg Municipality, with 83 million kroner, has shifted the balance of power.

Helsingør has enough challenges to become European Capital of Culture
Saying no to continued development in the cultural sector could be costly for Helsingør Municipality. Helsingør faces such big tasks and opportunities in the coming years that a development plan for the cultural area is essential.

Column: To be – or not to be – Capital of Culture?
There's something in Helsingør that beats both louder and faster than in other cities. Something that 'is'. The present tense of 'to be'. Because that's the question: Do we want to be?

North Jutland capital joins the race for Capital of Culture – but Helsingør offers something completely different
For several years, a group of cultural and business professionals has been working to make Helsingør a European City of Culture in 2032, when Denmark once again has the chance to host the event. So far, few other cities have put in a bid. But now, a serious competitor is entering the arena.

Wonderful Copenhagen joins Helsingør's dream of becoming Capital of Culture
If Helsingør 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 gets the chance again in 2032. Now, Wonderful Copenhagen has announced its support in the fight […] Imagine this: The year is 2032, and Denmark has just gotten a new capital in Helsingør. A European Capital of Culture, that is.

Major player enters the arena: Fighting to make Helsingør European Capital of Culture
Wonderful Copenhagen has joined the effort to make Helsingør the European Capital of Culture in 2032. Even though there's a commercial return linked to a European Capital of Culture bid, their involvement is about something entirely different.

Powerful tourism organization fully backs ambitious and million-kroner culture city plan
Helsingør is aiming to become a European City of Culture in 2032, but what are the two European Cities of Culture this year? Read the answer at the bottom of this article, where Wonderful Copenhagen explains how not just Helsingør can greatly benefit from the event.

Wonderful Copenhagen supports Helsingør in becoming Capital of Culture
Wonderful Copenhagen is backing Helsingør's ambition to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032, the company announced in a press release. That's why it has now joined the Elsinore 2032 association, which is working to make Helsingør the Capital of Culture.

Wonderful Copenhagen supports Helsingør's ambitions to become Capital of Culture
The capital's tourism organization has joined the effort to make Helsingør the European Capital of Culture in 2032. This partnership is expected to significantly boost both tourism and the local economy.

Culture is our shared foundation – and key to future well-being.
Our welfare services are facing financial challenges. More than ever, Helsingør needs a long-term plan to secure the foundation for our well-being. Culture is the obvious, common guiding light.

New Board to Secure Helsingør's Bid for European Capital of Culture
The Elsinore 2032 association is bringing together prominent local figures and young voices on its board in a joint effort to achieve this prestigious title.

He used to criticize the project: Now Jens is leading the charge to put Helsingør on the European map
Leading figures from Helsingør's cultural scene are joining a new board for Elsinore 2032 – the association set to pave the way for Helsingør to become European Capital of Culture in seven years.

Cultural Tourism: Elsinore 2032 Shakes Up Its Board
In the race to become Europe's Capital of Culture 2032, the organization behind Helsingør's efforts has made some changes.

New Board to Pave the Way for Helsingør as European Capital of Culture
Almost the entire board of the Elsinore 2032 association, which aims to bring a giant cultural event to the city, has been replaced at an extraordinary general meeting.

New Board: Aiming to Make Helsingør European Capital of Culture
The Elsinore 2032 association is bringing together prominent local figures and young voices in a joint effort to achieve this prestigious title in 2032.

Boosting the Bid: Zealand City Aims to Be Capital of Culture
Helsingør should be European Capital of Culture in 2032. That's what a number of forces in this North Zealand city believe, especially the Elsinore 2032 association, which is actively fighting to bring the European cultural baton to the city.

Capital of Culture 2032 is Coming to Denmark – But Where?
Both Helsingør and Næstved are interested in following in the footsteps of Copenhagen 1996 and Aarhus 2017 – but the process is still unclear.

European Capital of Culture Bid Divides City Council
Helsingør City Council can't agree on whether to support a volunteer association that's fighting for the city to become European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Our Politicians Make a Bold, Long-Term Cultural Commitment
The Culture and Tourism Committee has recommended to the City Council that Helsingør Municipality join Elsinore 2032.

Kudos to 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 humans.

Up to 75 Million Kroner: Helsingør's Cultural Project Could Cost the Municipality a Fortune
In 2032, a Danish city will be named European Capital of Culture. Some politicians believe Helsingør should join the race, while others want to stop municipal involvement in the project.

European Capital of Culture Bid Divides City Council – and Causes Disagreement Among Social Democrats
No money has been allocated in the budget for the huge project to make Helsingør European Capital of Culture in 2032. Still, it looks like the association behind the project will receive some financial help.

Culture as a Guiding Light in Dark Times
– We will work to make Helsingør European Capital of Culture

Column: Helsingør as European Capital of Culture 2032
Here at Helsingør Culture Embassy, we're crazy about culture. We truly believe that culture, tourism, trade, and services should work together with the municipality and its citizens like an ecosystem, where each part helps lift the others up.

“All the world's a stage” – vision for Helsingør as European Capital of Culture
”Al the world’sa stage And the men and women merely players They have their exits, and their entrances; And one man in many times plays many parts” …

The dream of becoming a Capital of Culture is still alive – but it could be crushed during budget negotiations
“When retail is hurting, that's when we need to come up with new ideas,” said Michael Mathiesen (K), chairman of the Culture and Tourism Committee, in the city council chamber.

Column: Should Helsingør become a European Capital of Culture?
As a European Capital of Culture, Helsingør would set a course pointing towards the future, benefiting culture, trade and business, tourists, and citizens.

1,100 jobs and half a billion in revenue
A staggeringly expensive project could bring Helsingør a new golden age.

It's not going to be that expensive after all
Relax, the Capital of Culture won't be that pricey.

Nobody knows where Helsingør's Capital of Culture millions will come from: – But it's going to be absolutely crazy expensive
The city council politicians have set aside a six-figure sum to figure out if Helsingør Municipality even has the funds to make the city a European Capital of Culture in 2032.

City Council said yes to preliminary study: Helsingør takes a big step towards becoming European Capital of Culture
A majority in Helsingør's city council has decided to spend half a million kroner on a preliminary study into the role of hosting the European Capital of Culture in 2032. Only Næstved seems to be in the running as well.

Danish city sees opportunities in becoming a capital
Helsingør's city council sees several advantages to becoming a European Capital of Culture in 2032, and an upcoming preliminary study will help politicians decide if they want to go for the title.

Helsingør majority supports Capital of Culture bid
20 out of 25 city council members are in favor of the project, while five are against prioritizing the cultural initiative over welfare.

Chairman: – City of Culture 2032 could become the new Culture Yard
A large majority in the City Council supported a preliminary study into the possibilities of making Helsingør a European Capital of Culture. But a minority, with parties from both the red and blue blocs, weren't keen on just letting the millions roll.

‘Helsingør takes ’important step’ towards Capital of Culture 2032
To be, or not to be. That is the question. A study will now clarify the pros and cons of Helsingør becoming Capital of Culture 2032.

Take a dream and a bill. You can handle one tomorrow
[…] The debate and questions at the network meeting quickly turned to Helsingør as a Capital of Culture, which was also due to a presentation by Aslak Gottlieb, who was, as usual, dressed in a colorful suit.

Local groups want to turn this old market town into a European Capital of Culture
Following the efforts of a local initiative group, Helsingør Municipality's Economy and Business Committee decided on Monday whether the city should bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032.

CULTURAL TOURISM: It's make or break for Helsingør's bid to be Capital of Culture
Helsingør City Council needs to approve a preliminary study for Helsingør as a Capital of Culture in 2032 – otherwise, the project is dead.

Future Capital of Culture: Is it worth 220 million DKK?
In 2032, a Danish city will once again be chosen as the European Capital of Culture, and it's definitely not a cheap undertaking. Costs could reach several hundred million Danish kroner, potentially requiring budget cuts in municipalities.

Major business association also wants 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: Cultural tourism conference had a fantastic debut
Kronborg Castle was the perfect venue on Friday for the 'Reason to Stay' conference, which focused on the challenges and opportunities in cultural tourism.

That's why local groups are chasing the title of European Capital of Culture
Even though 2032 seems far away on paper, the work to secure the title of Cultural Capital 2032 is already 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 Teater. He's doing this as the chairman of the Association Helsingør European Capital of Culture 2032. Aslak Gottlieb shares insights into the many wonderful initiatives planned for this year's Culture Night! He also discusses our city's thriving culture, which will continue to blossom in the coming years, with the City Anniversary in 2026 and the lead-up to our bid for the honor of becoming European Capital of Culture in 2032.

Huge local event gets new organizers: – There's a risk of messing it up
Helsingør Teater will no longer be in charge of one of the municipality's biggest events. The new organizers are confident they can take the popular Culture Nights to new heights.

Tough battle between Zealand municipalities to become Capital of Culture
Both Helsingør and Næstved are vying to become the European Capital of Culture in 2032. It's a long, hard-fought process that won't be decided until 2029, seven years from now.

The race to become Capital of Culture is heating up: – We'll be fierce competitors
Groups in Helsingør are working hard to make the city the European Capital of Culture in 2032, but now another Zealand city is seriously throwing its hat into the ring.

Elsinore running for Ecoc Denmark 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 thrilled about the proposal
– An incredibly exciting vision –

More money, more tourists, more taxpayers
… that's why Helsingør should be a Capital of Culture in 2032.

Should Helsingør be European Capital of Culture?
Here's how much Aarhus earned from having the title

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

Hear about this exciting culture plan
Aims to make Helsingør European Capital of Culture

The Team
The majority can totally see Helsingør as European Capital of Culture in 2032

Debate
Give Mogens Glistrup a memorial at Kronborg

Column
Can you polish furniture with culture?

DEBATE: Helsingør
Helsingør European Capital of Culture in 2032

DEBATE: Helsingør
European Capital of Culture in 2032

Helsingør as European Capital of Culture

Is being a Capital of Culture a goldmine?

Helsingør wants to be European Capital of Culture in 2032
The steering group and advisory board are in place

Time to hit the gas:
Here's how Helsingør will become European Capital of Culture in 2032