Ringkøbing Fjord

Ringkøbing Fjord is a large lagoon and Ramsar site in central Denmark that spans 30 kilometers in length and covers about 300 square kilometers. Water depth averages 2 to 3 meters throughout the basin.

The fjord originated as a bay in the 1600s and evolved through natural sand accumulation over centuries. Coastal shifts gradually moved the water body southward from its earlier position near Sønder Havrvig.

The Tipperne peninsula within the fjord is a protected bird sanctuary where visitors and researchers observe water bird species that inhabit this wetland. The site holds cultural importance for people interested in nature and wildlife conservation.

Boats can access the fjord through the Hvide Sande Canal, which features a floodgate system controlling water flow between the North Sea and the lagoon. Spring and summer months offer the best viewing conditions when bird activity peaks.

The Holmsland Dunes form a 40-kilometer natural sand barrier that separates the freshwater fjord from North Sea salt waters. This dynamic sand formation continually shifts due to wave action and wind patterns.