Højerup old church

The white medieval church structure stands on the edge of chalk cliffs, featuring ochre wall murals and a missing chancel section that fell into the Baltic Sea.

The church endured a significant event on March 16, 1928, when coastal erosion caused the entire chancel and part of the cemetery to collapse into the waters below.

The medieval structure contains religious frescoes painted by Johannes Malling, representing Danish ecclesiastical art and architectural traditions from the 1200s.

Access to the church site requires payment of 50 DKK for parking, and visitors should maintain distance from the cliff edge due to continuous erosion risks.

The altar area of this medieval church transformed into an observation balcony after the chancel collapsed, offering direct views over the Baltic Sea.

Location: Stevns Municipality

GPS coordinates: 55.27907,12.44575

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:00