DANISH COAST

Denmark has wonderful beaches open to all. Nowhere in the nation are you ever more than 50km from the coast. In Denmark, you’ll find sandy
beaches, national parks and rocky cliffs. Denmark's extensive coastline is due to its numerous islands and winding shores, giving it a high coastline-to-land-area ratio. The total length of this coastline is approximately 7,400 kilometers. 
 The North Sea is an experience in itself, both in summer and winter. The Danish North Sea coast stretches from the Danish Wadden Sea in the south to Grenen, Denmark's northernmost point. Seemingly endless sandy beaches, picturesque dune areas, and cliffs characterize the coast. The North Sea coast is home to many holiday homes in some of Denmark's most popular holiday destinations.
The following pictures show some impressions of my holiday in Denmark in September 2021, specifically on the west coast of Jutland.

THE COAST OF WEST JUTLAND 

Picturesque harbors, old manor houses, countless small churches, and, time and again, lighthouses – the west coast of Denmark is characterized by idyllic postcard motifs that are among its most popular attractions. The beautiful sandy beaches, fjords, and dunes are one reason why I keep coming back. The West Jutland Geopark was added to the UNESCO Global Geoparks list in 2021. This places particular emphasis on the landscape of West Jutland, which was created by ice, water, wind, and humans. The West Coast Trail (Vestkyststien), one of the longest signposted cycle routes in the world, runs along the entire west coast of Denmark. All photos were taken near Lemvig in 2021. 
Danish North Sea coast waves wash over a stone
Danish North Sea coast red colored sea water on the beach
Danish North Sea coast: wonderful sunset on the calm North Sea
Danish North Sea coast cliffs with lighthouse
Danish North Sea coast rock balancing at sundown
Danish North Sea coast deserted sandy beach
Danish North Sea coast breakwater on the sandy beach
Danish North Sea coast tidal creek at high tide
Danish North Sea coast breakwater in calm North Sea
Danish North Sea coast sunset on the sandy beach
Danish North Sea coast summer solstice behind rocks
Danish North Sea coast beauty of the coast
Danish North Sea coast long exposure at the summer solstice
Danish North Sea coast long exposure of the waves on the beach
Danish North Sea coast flowers on the cliffs
Danish North Sea coast the geologically unique Bovbjerg cliffs
Danish North Sea coast long exposure on the beach
Danish North Sea coast stone statue on the coast
Danish North Sea coast, the lighthouse Bovbjerg Fyr
Danish North Sea coast blooming flowers on the cliffs

 JETSAM AND FLOTSAM  

The most beautiful and bizarre objects and animals wash up on the Danish North Sea coast. I discovered something new on the beach almost every morning. I'd like to share some of my discoveries with you here.
rock balance at the danish coast
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast parts of a crab
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast ray egg shell
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast a dead whale
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast a yellow buoy
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast rocks and a shell at sundown
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast a dead crab at the beach
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast green seaweed
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coaststarfish and a crab
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast washed up herring
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast after the storm a buoy lays on the beach
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast washed up seaweed
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast many jellyfish on the beach
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast blue jellyfish
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast green seaweed with bubbles
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast colorful jellyfish at tne beach
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast tarcks and traces
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast blue jellyfish in the sun
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast traces and herrings
jetsam and flotsam on the Danish North Sea coast colorful jellyfish on the beach

 SMALL PORTS AND SIGHTS  

 Here are some impressions from the Danish countryside beyond the Baltic Sea. Starting with the idyllic holiday home settlement of Vejlby Klit shrouded in morning mist, the red lighthouse Bovbjerg Lighthouse, the snail shell in Thyborøn, two upturned boats on the grounds of the Sea War Museum Jutland. The boats are being converted into a shop, and a few photos from one of Denmark's countless small harbors.
holiday home settlement on the Danish North Sea coast in the fog
Sunrise over the holiday home settlement on the Danish North Sea coast in the fog
a holiday home settlement on the Danish North Sea coast in the early morning fog
Sunrise over a holiday home settlement on the Danish North Sea coast in the fog in the early morning
the Sneglehuset in the small fishing village of Thyborøn in Denmark
The snail house in the small fishing village of Thyborøn in Denmark
Bovbjerg Fyr is a Danish lighthouse on the west coast of Jutland
general view of the Bovbjerg Fyr lighthouse on the west coast of Jutland
Accessible beach and a small lifeguard observation tower in Denmark
Two upturned fishing boats on the grounds of the Sea War Museum Jutland.
Construction work on an upturned fishing boat on the grounds of the Sea War Museum Jutland.
sailboat in a small Danish harbor on the North Sea
art installation in a small Danish harbor on the North Sea
a small fishing boat in dry dock on the Danish North Sea coast
a very small boat in a harbor on the Danish North Sea coast
a small drawbridge in a harbor on the Danish North Sea coast
There's more to discover in Denmark. Below you'll find links to two photo galleries I've created here on my website.
an old naval gun from the First World War in the Sea War Museum Jutland

Skagerrak Memorial

Those who remained at sea do not have a cemetery. But here in Denmark, the victims of the greatest sea battle are remembered with this memorial site.


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a colorful bunker on the beach at the danish north sea

Bunker in Denmark

 The gray bunkers had been lying in the sand along the Danish west coast for more than 70 years. Erected after 1942 as part of the so-called Atlantic Wall during World War II, they are a symbol of the German occupation in Denmark 

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