Rubjerg Knude, Coastal dune and lighthouse location in Hjørring Municipality, Denmark
The Rubjerg Knude features sand formations along the North Sea coastline, rising 60 meters above sea level with continuous coastal erosion patterns.
The 23-meter tall lighthouse, constructed in 1899, operated until 1968 when advancing sand dunes and coastal erosion forced its closure.
The site transformed from a maritime safety beacon into a sand drift museum, reflecting the regional navigation history and environmental changes.
Visitors can reach the site via bus number 80 from Hjørring to Lønstrup, with a 1.5-kilometer walk from the designated parking area.
In 2019, engineers moved the entire 720-tonne lighthouse structure 70 meters inland to protect it from falling into the North Sea.
Location: Hjørring Municipality
Part of: Lønstrup Klint
GPS coordinates: 57.44889,9.77437
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
Lighthouses tell the history of sailing with their shapes and building styles. Some go back to Roman times, like the Tower of Hercules in Galicia, a structure from the second century still working today. Others are from the Middle Ages, such as the Hook Lighthouse in Ireland, with its six-meter-thick stone walls. Later times left marks on the coast as well. The Kõpu Lighthouse in Estonia was built in 1531, and many from the 19th century can be seen along North American shores. These towers stand in very different places. The Hatteras Lighthouse is easy to spot with its black and white spiral stripes on the North Carolina coast. Peggy's Point rises over granite rocks in Nova Scotia. Further south, the Eclaireurs Lighthouse watches over a small island in the Beagle Channel, near Ushuaia. In Europe, the Lindau Lighthouse has a clock you can see from Lake Constance, while Fanad Head marks the entrance to an Irish fjord. Each one adapts to local conditions, whether it's cliffs, reefs, or harbor entrances.
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