Ruth's Hotel

Named after its founders, Emma and Hans Christian Ruth, who opened it as Badepensionat Vesterhus in 1904, the establishment has now gained a reputation not only for comfort but for its French Brasserie restaurant run by Michel Michaud,[1] said to be Skagen's best.

An extension was added on the east side in 1909, with 12 rooms to be used as guest-house accommodation.

In an attempt to attract painters, another extension was completed with rooms and a studio.

[4] Hans Christian Ruth was among those who participated in an attempt to save the crew of the Norwegian brig Speed when it was wrecked of the Skagen coast in a wintry storm in January 1909.

The only survivor of the crew of eight was Johan Olaf Dahler, who was brought back to the hotel where a romance ensued with Ruth's daughter Dagmar.