Sydsjælland & Møn

Chalk and limestone at Stevns

Does anything say Stevns more than chalk and lime? Get to know Stevns even better by experiencing the chalk and lime up close – in the landscape, architecture, cultural history and local life.

Max og Trine på Stevns
Photo: Mads Tolstrup
Stevns Klint - Par leder efter fossiler
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Stevns Klint - UNESCO World Heritage

Stevns Klint is UNESCO World Heritage with dramatic scenery, traces from the age of the dinosaurs and memorable coastal experiences for curious children and adults.
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Holtug Chalk Quarry
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Holtug Chalk Quarry

Until 1972, Holtug Chalk Quarry, was active. In 1991 the pit was sold to the state who made it into a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Boesdal Quarry
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Boesdal Quarry

In the northern part of the quarry, visitors can explore the geology of Stevns Klint and see how the cliff's rock layers continue inland. From the quarry, there is also access to the shoreline, where you can admire the impressive white cliffs from below.
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Stevns Klint Experience - Dinosaur-skelet i udstilling
Photo: Mads Tolstrup

Stevns Klint Experience - Visitor Centre at UNESCO World Heritage Site

Stevns Klint Experience brings you close to the story of the asteroid, the end of the dinosaurs, and the life that continued at Stevns Klint.
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Gjorslev Castle
Photo: Stevns Erhvervsråd

Gjorslev Castle

Denmark's largest medieval castle
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"Water tower" in Store Heddinge
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"Water tower" in Store Heddinge

You will find the Water Tower from 1911, appearing like a town gate, at the end of Munkegade. The tower was built of chalk from Stevns Cliffs, but with a base of red bricks. going through the gate, you enter "Munkevaenget", a small town park dating from the late 19th century.
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højerup gl kirke
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Hoejerup Old Church

The church was built by a boater in distress who promised to build a chapel if he was saved. The church is located on the 30 m. high cliff.
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Højerup New Church
Photo: Johnny Balslev

Højerup New Church

The church was built of chalk-stone from the cliffs of Stevns Klint. The apse wal, however, has got layers of flint built in, thus imitating the cliffs' geological structure.
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Varpelev Church
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Varpelev Church

Visit Hellested Church, one of the municipality's oldest chalk churches, beautifully situated near the Tryggevælde Valley and rich in Romanesque architecture and medieval history.
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Stroeby Church
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Stroeby Church

Discover Strøby Church with its Romanesque architecture, murals and 17th-century furnishings.
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Harlev Church
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Harlev Church

Church was built between 1175-1275 and is the largest and the best preserved of the younger chalk's churches in the municipality.
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Skt. Katharina Church
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Skt. Katharina Church

This unique market town church was built in limestone from Stevns cliff around 1200 with octagonal nave and rectangular choir. Probably with the king as builder. Later, terraced tower and porch to the south.
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