The silted up church called St. Laurentius was estimated to have been built in the second half of the 14th century. At that time the church was the largest church in Vendsyssel. It gathered the congregation together for nearly four hundred years, until the destructive power of the sand lay over Kirchenstrasse and the cemetery. For many years the community fought against the sand - but in the end the fight against the sand was given up. In 1975 the congregation was forced to stop the service and close the church.

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Karsten

August 13, 2020

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The tower of the - Tilsande Kirke - has been a listed building since 1903 and can even be visited - daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To do this, you first have to climb a very narrow spiral staircase. Once you have overcome this it is easier.

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Nico

September 10, 2025

Hiking

A wonderful relic from earlier days, it's very popular today and can be reached on foot in just a few minutes.
The stairs are quite narrow, so watch out for oncoming traffic.

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1. Heathland trail near Skagen – Skagen Town Centre loop from Ålbæk

54.7km

03:11

50m

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2. Skagen's Buried Church – Heathland trail near Skagen loop from Grenen

40.5km

02:22

50m

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3. Det Grå Fyr Lighthouse – Grenen loop from Højen

17.4km

01:07

20m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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The Sand-Covered Church (Danish: Den Tilsandede Kirke)

1. Heathland trail near Skagen – Skagen Town Centre loop from Ålbæk

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3. Det Grå Fyr Lighthouse – Grenen loop from Højen

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