07/03/2023
Located across the Oresund strait from Denmark's Helsingor (Elsinore), the town of Helsingborg is full of historic sites. Its most prominent feature and famous landmark is a massive brick tower called Kärnan (The Kernel), originally built in the 14th century as a lookout turret for the town's fortress. It stands at the head of market square (Stortorget), looming 35 meters above. Ambitious tourists can climb its 190 steps to get stunning views of the town below, as well as the Oresund Bridge and Denmark.