Stenbjerg Strand by the North Sea.

Stenbjerg Strand, Northwest Jutland by the North Sea 27 km southwest of the town Thisted

Stenbjerg is an old, peaceful fishing village, surrounded by the North Sea and magnificent plantation areas. The cosy village is sheltered from wind and weather by the lyme grass dunes behind the listed Stenbjerg Landingsplads. Here was earlier business fishing. The atmosphere by the landing place with the small white tool sheds, the lifeboat station and the old fishing houses is idyllic and lively. It is possible to buy fresh-caught fish from the local fishermen. In this area is peace, charm, fresh air, recreative, green surroundings and fine opportunities of bathing, fishing and walking in a unique nature area.

In the village Stenbjerg nearby are shops and a cosy inn.


Two retired fishermen keep an eye on the boat....


which is drawn out into the sea by a tractor.....


It came out allright and hopefully he'll return with some fresh fish!



Stenbjergs broad beach has a blue flag. There is sandy bottom, and the water is almost always clear. It deepens quickly and the stream can be strong. The wind gives good possibilities for windsurfing, and there are good opportunities for coast fishing at Stenbjerg and fishing in the lakes in the hinterland, in water streams and in Put & Take fishing parks - and a tour on a fishing boat for some deep-sea fishing.



In the old days were built a few fisherman's cottages around the life boat station at the beach, therefore the name Stenbjerg Landing Place. Stenbjerg is today famous for the small, characteristic, white washed cottages.


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There are many marked paths , i.e. Vestkyststien: a 80 km long walking/cycling path between Bulbjerg and Agger , which passes Stenbjerg. On the other side of Stenbjerg are green plantations with lakes, water streams, beech woods and pine trees , a varied and extensive landscape - and in the whole area the sky is immensely high, clear and blue. The light has been compared to the famous light at Skagen. Many artists come here to paint - and also the Skagen-painter P.S. Krøyer has stayed here.photo Stenbjerg: grethe bachmann

Bulbjerg, North Jutland by the North Sea

Bulbjerg, like a lump of gold in the evening sun


Bulbjerg, ab. 20 km northwest of Fjerritslev.


Photographers at the cliff


Pretty black-legged Kitti-Wake and blue sky


The Kitti-Wakes on the cliff


A miracle that the nest is not falling down


Skarreklit - the rest of a high limestone knoll


The old sea bed behind Bulbjerg


It is difficult to handle the towel in the west wind.

The 47 m high limestone cliff lies close to the North Sea with a unique view from the top. The limestone was once used as a building material, i.e. for churches. The limestone was sawed out from the foot of the cliff and carried the long way up to the top by poor fishermen and peasants.

Bulbjerg is named Denmark's only bird cliff, the closest we can get to the combination of a steep cliff and open sea. Here breed ab. 450 couple rider and a few fulmars.

Up to WWII was a bathing hotel at the top of the cliff, but it was blown to pieces by the Germans, who made Bulbjerg a part of the Atlantic Wall with cannons and observation-posts from where the German soldiers could monitor ship- and air traffic. A couple of bunkers are furnished as toilets and nature-exhibitions.

Skarreklit was a high limestone/flint knold which would not let itself cow by the strong North Sea . Skarreklit stood in sun and storm for hundreds of years until it had to give up and tipped over in the sea in a storm in 1978.

Vestkyststien Agger - Bulbjerg is a hiking and cycling route of ab. 80 km. The route continues south to the border and north to Skagen. The hiking routes can be used in their full lenght or in etapes.

Bulbjerg has grown smaller this year. About two tons has slipped into the sea. It is the change of frost and thaw which gave crevices in the limestone. The slip cannot be seen from the top of the cliff. Skov og Naturstyrelsen warns that Bulbjerg might be in danger of slipping down. People should keep a good distance.

photo 2006/2007: grethe bachmann