Where the waves fight - Skagen

Lovers of long walks on the beach will be delighted with a visit to the sunniest region of Denmark. They will be enchanted by the yellow houses of Skagen, the green meadows and the liveliness of the waves of two seas fighting each other at the end of Grenen.

On the northern tip of Jutland there is a place washed by the waters of two seas: the Baltic and the North Sea. This is a sand spit called Skagen Odde, one of the largest in Europe. To say that the peninsula is washed by the sea sounds too mild. In fact, masses of water clash with each other like enemies on a battlefield. Standing at the end of the headland, we can observe the power of the elements, and the waves can not only delight, but also scare.

Skagen Odde is one of the most attractive tourist places in Denmark. It covers a narrow peninsula, at the foot of which lies the charming town of Aalbaek, slightly higher up Kandestederne and Hulsig, and finally, in the northern part, Skagen. Above it, the two straits, the Skagerrak and the Kattegat, meet, mixing their waters in great discussion. In addition to the battle of waves, tourists are also attracted by the magic of vast heathlands and dunes moving under the influence of the wind.

Land of Light

The famous peninsula is the sunniest region in all of Denmark, which is why the Danes themselves called it the Land of Light . All the towns along it have a very atmospheric climate. The city of flounder and watches, Skagen, deserves special attention. The local houses look very cozy thanks to their yellow walls and red roofs. Only 4 km higher is Grenen - a promontory where the waters of the North Sea and the slightly cooler Baltic Sea meet. Those interested can easily rent a bike to quickly get to this amazing place.

The story of Skagen begins like a fairy tale: in the northernmost part of Denmark, surrounded by the waters of two clashing seas, sand ruled in the past. He wandered slowly, turning the landscape into a large beach. It covered meadows, houses and churches with a blanket of sand, taking over swathes of land. One of the proofs of the strength of its expansion is Den Tilsandede Kirke, or the Church under the sand. Today, all that remains of it is a tower serving as a viewing point - the rest has been consumed by gold dust.

Among the moving sand

The beauty of Skagen was already appreciated by 19th-century artists, who praised it in paintings and poems. In the past, the town was called an island in a sea of sand. At the end of the 19th century, the Danish government decided to fight the golden element - trees were planted and hectares of grass were sown. North Jutland became green and what is now Tornby, Bunken, Tversted and Aalbaek became forested. For example, near Tversted there is the Tversted Klitplantage, where pine, dwarf pine and spruce grow, as well as birch and oak trees.

Wandering between the dunes, we can come across the tomb of Holger Drachmann . The Danish painter and poet fell in love with the sight of the warring waters of both seas so much that he wished to be buried in this very place.

Sleeping with the sound of waves

After a day spent on the windy beach, it's time to rest. Those who would like to spend the night at a campsite may be interested in the offer of Skiveren Camping . It is open from Easter until September 30, and is located right next to Tversted, at the base of the headland. It is approximately 25 km from Skagen. Accommodation for an adult costs from 10 to 12 euros per day. At the Skiveren campsite you will find a tourist information center with free maps, cafes and a shop with fresh bread and groceries.

The Danish peninsula is a place that can charm anyone. It is worth staying there for at least a few days to relax among the green and blue.