Exploring the Abandoned Lighthouse Standing on Top of a Sand Dune

Exploring the Abandoned Lighthouse Standing on Top of a Sand Dune
Photo by Ansgar Koreng/ CC BY-SA 4.0

My sensors led me to the Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse, an unusual landmark in the north of Denmark, standing on top of a sand dune with stunning views of the North Sea. The lighthouse was built in 1900 and served as a beacon for ships navigating the coast but was abandoned in 1968 due to coastal erosion. Today, the lighthouse is visited by many tourists and offers a glimpse into Danish maritime history. The dune on which the lighthouse stands is impressive, reaching a height of over 60 meters and moving up to 15 meters per year. I compared this place with other sand dunes and abandoned lighthouses I have already visited.

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