Stevns Municipality

Stevns Municipality spans southeastern Zealand with coastal areas along the Baltic Sea and farmland inland. The territory includes several villages and surrounds the administrative center of Store Heddinge.

The region developed with the founding of Store Heddinge in the 13th century as a settlement center. In 2007, the former municipalities of Stevns and Vallø merged into a single administrative entity.

Store Heddinge serves as the administrative center and carries the name from its medieval origins. Saint Katharina Church remains visible in the town and reflects the area's long settlement history.

The municipality provides public services for residents with administrative offices in Store Heddinge. Visitors can explore the area by car or public transport and find information at local service centers.

The Stevns Klint cliff along the coast earned UNESCO World Heritage recognition for its geological record spanning millions of years. The limestone formations contain fossils and deposits that document the extinction event that ended the dinosaur age.

Location: Region Zealand

Inception: January 1, 2007

Capital city: Store Heddinge

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

Shares border with: Køge Municipality, Faxe Municipality, Vellinge Municipality

Website: https://stevns.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.33333,12.31667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50