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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Denmark

Denmark’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Denmark. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Grenen — Meeting point of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

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It is the northernmost point of Denmark! There you can stand with one leg in the Skagerrak and with the other in the Kattegat. A great experience to be there!
More information at: visitnordjylland.de/de/natur-urlaub/grenen-bei-skagen

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Filsø

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When approaching the new Zuwegung note, this is not considered in the map work. The turn is approx. 250 meters sooner. Furthermore, the Filsø dam has not been freely accessible …

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Gefion Fountain

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The Gefion fountain in Copenhagen shows the statue of the goddess Gefion from Germanic mythology, who is said to have turned her four sons into oxen. The legend says that …

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Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse

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Much has already been written about the lighthouse, nice that it can now be visited in its new location for many years to come. An absolute "must" for me when I'm in the area.

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Møns Klint

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Brutally fine view of the limestone cliffs

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Hammershus Castle Ruins

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A visit to the largest castle ruins in Northern Europe is a must during a holiday in Bornholm.

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Ekkodalen Valley

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The Ekkodalen is a split valley in Almindingen. It is known for its echo when calling against the vertical rock faces. Hardly a hiker can take this fun.

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Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse and the Shifting Dune

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The Rubjerg Knude dune with its lighthouse is one of the most scenic destinations in Jutland. On the 50 meter high cliff between Lønstrup and Løkken, a dune up to …

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Råbjerg Mile

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Great vantage point overlooking Råbjerg Mile. Cyclists have to push their bikes for a short stretch, but it's worth the effort! There's also a rest area nearby.

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Men at Sea Sculpture

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The large sculpture "The Man by the Sea" was built in 1994 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Esbjerg as a separate municipality. It should represent the encounter of the unspoiled man with nature.

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Sand-Covered Oak Forest (Versandete Eichen)

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Over time, the oak trees became more and more covered with sand. The low oak bushes are in fact only the treetops of ancient oak trees, which are covered by meter-thick layers of sand.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Denmark

Grenen — Meeting point of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

Filsø

Gefion Fountain

Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse

Møns Klint

Hammershus Castle Ruins

Ekkodalen Valley

Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse and the Shifting Dune

Råbjerg Mile

Men at Sea Sculpture

Sand-Covered Oak Forest (Versandete Eichen)

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