Battle of Helsingborg (1362)

Battle of Helsingborg
Part of the Danish-Hanseatic War (1361–1370)

Helsingborg in 1588, dominated by the citadel
Date8 July 1362
Location
Øresund off Helsingborg
Result Danish victory
Belligerents
 Denmark Hanseatic League
Commanders and leaders
Valdemar IV
Christoffer (WIA)
Peder Nielsen		 Johann Wittenborg
Bruno Warendorp
Strength
Ships capable of carrying 2,500 men 50 ships, 5 paid for by Sweden
3,000 men
Casualties and losses
Unknown 12 cogs

The Battle of Helsingborg was fought on 8 July 1362 between the Danish and Hanseatic fleets during the Danish-Hanseatic War (1361-1370).

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