Stevns
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Stevns is a peninsula on southeastern Zealand. It is dominated by farmlands.![](img/b73609ba70f87168e466c55a2c9ef1aa.jpeg)
Understand
The municipality of Stevns is located on a peninsula between Køge bay and Faxe bay, and it comprises of several small towns and villages: , , , and tiny, but perhaps the best known . Højerup old church collapsed partially over the cliff in 1928 due to erosion. It is the same cliff, Stevns Cliff (Stevns Klint), that represents a classical geological site.
It offers an unique evidence of the meteorite impact off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula, causing global mass extinction 65 millions years ago, with dinosaurs being the best known victims. This event visible in the sediment profile in Stevns Cliff marks the Cretaceous–Tertiary (K–T) boundary. It has been inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage site.
It offers an unique evidence of the meteorite impact off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula, causing global mass extinction 65 millions years ago, with dinosaurs being the best known victims. This event visible in the sediment profile in Stevns Cliff marks the Cretaceous–Tertiary (K–T) boundary. It has been inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage site.
See
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- Rødvig Harbour
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Højerup Old Church
address: Højerup Bygade 30This old church is not in use because it is too close to the edge of the cliffs. The sea took the quire in 1928, but it is still open to visitors. Enjoy the amazing view from the balcony - Højerup church
- Stevns Museum
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phone: +45 56500101address: Gjorslevvej 20,Holtug, Store Heddinge14. century castle. In general the castle is not open to the public. But you can visit the small park and have a view of the castle. During the year there are events at the castle, such as markets and concerts.
Stevns Klintwhite chalk cliff
Do
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- Trampestien Go for a walk on the stomping path along the cliffs. It takes you by Højerup Kirke, Stevns Museum, Stevns Fortress (Cold War Museum).
Eat
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Rødvig Fisk
phone: +45 56506053address: Havnepladsen 12Fish Monger at the harbour, that also will make you inexpensive meals of their fresh seafood. -
phone: +45 56506098address: Østersøvej 8Good food in nice surroundings
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phone: +45 56500242address: Bøgeskovvej 8, HoltugSummer restaurant beautifully located between the beechwood forest and the coast.
Sleep
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phone: +45 56506098Østersøvej 8, Double room ca DKK 1000.