Cliffs of Sangstrup

The Sangstrup Cliffs extend for 5 kilometers along the coast, reaching heights of 17 meters with distinct white limestone formations and flint layers.

The limestone from Sangstrup Cliffs contributed to the construction of Nødager Church in the 12th century and supported cement production in Aalborg since the 1850s.

German warships during World War II created visible cannonball marks in the cliffs, which now stand as historical evidence of military activities.

Visitors can access the cliffs through the fishing harbor of Hjembæk, where parking facilities and walking paths lead to fossil hunting areas.

The cliffs consist of a 65-million-year-old coral reef made of bryozoan limestone, forming underwater habitats for marine life through submerged formations.

Location: Norddjurs Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

GPS coordinates: 56.47170,10.91480

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:44