Ålbæk

Ålbæk
Town
Ålbæk in 2009
Ålbæk
Location in Denmark
Ålbæk
Ålbæk (North Jutland Region)
Coordinates: 57°35′32″N 10°24′29″E / 57.59222°N 10.40806°E / 57.59222; 10.40806
CountryDenmark
RegionRegion Nordjylland
MunicipalityFrederikshavn
Area
  Urban
1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi)
Population
 (2025)
  Urban
1,419
  Urban density870/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-9982 Ålbæk

Ålbæk (alternative spelling: Aalbæk) is a small coastal town in Vendsyssel, Denmark. The town has a population of 1,419 (1 January 2025).

Ålbæk is situated by the Ålbæk Bay in the northern part of the Kattegat sea area. The town is located halfway between the towns of Frederikshavn and Skagen. It is located in Frederikshavn Municipality in the North Jutland Region of Denmark.

Ålbæk is served by Ålbæk railway station, located on the Skagen railway line. It is on Danish national road 40, which connects Frederikshavn and Skagen. Secondary road 597 connects the town with Hirtshals on the western side of the peninsula.