Frederikshavn is a bustling commercial town. It is a transportation hub that welcomes more than three million people through its port each year, making it Jultand's busiest international ferry terminal. The town is also home to several interesting attractions and events such as the annual Tordenskiold Festival and the biannual Lighting Festival. Other local attractions include Krudttårnet, Palm Beach, the town's Art Museum and the Frederikshavn Shipyard Historical Society.