Stevns Klint, Denmark

Stevns Klint

White sea cliffs where a church half fell into the sea.

  • All year
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Stevns Klint

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Højerup Old Church, half of which fell into the sea.
  2. AfternoonWalk along the cliff top and look for fossils on the beach.
  3. EveningHead back to Copenhagen or stay in Køge.

Day 2

Visit the Cold War Museum in an old fortress nearby.

What to eat

A smørrebrød picnic on the cliffs.

Local tips

Make the most of Stevns Klint

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year.

Best photo spot

The old Højerup church on the edge of the cliff, where part of the building fell into the sea in 1928.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about an hour from Copenhagen.

Don't miss nearby

The Cold War museum at Stevnsfort, inside the cliff.

Good to know

The cliff is on the UNESCO list: you can see the thin layer of clay from when the dinosaurs died out.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Stevns Klint

Getting there

  • Roskilde Airport (RKE)40 km away
  • Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH)40 km away
  • Copenhagen45 km away
  • Malmö50 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryDenmark

Questions

Stevns Klint: good to know

Is Stevns Klint worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. White sea cliffs where a church half fell into the sea.

How many days do you need in Stevns Klint?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Stevns Klint?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year.

How do you get to Stevns Klint?

The nearest airport is Roskilde Airport (RKE), about 40 km away. Easiest by car, about an hour from Copenhagen.

What is there to see near Stevns Klint?

Nearby hidden places include Copenhagen (44 km), Malmö (50 km) and Lund (66 km).

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