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Store Heddinge · Denmark

Stevns Klint

A UNESCO chalk and limestone cliff exposing geological evidence linked to the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.

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Stevns Klint Lisa Risager · CC BY-SA 2.0
Typical visit
2 hours 30 minutes
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Zealand & Møn
Last checked
10 Aug 2026

Why visit

For a Denmark itinerary that includes Zealand & Møn, Stevns Klint adds a focused World Heritage experience. A UNESCO chalk and limestone cliff exposing geological evidence linked to the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. The most tangible reasons to spend time here are Coastal cliff sections, K–Pg boundary geology, Clifftop paths and sea views. It fits naturally with journeys through Store Heddinge and helps make the route more representative of the region rather than concentrating only on Denmark's largest cities.

What you will see

  • Coastal cliff sections.
  • K–Pg boundary geology.
  • Clifftop paths and sea views.

History

The cliff preserves the boundary layer associated with the asteroid impact that ended the age of non-avian dinosaurs.

Photographs

Stevns Klint

Lisa Risager · CC BY-SA 2.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Clifftop paths, stairs and beach approaches can be steep or uneven; stay clear of unstable cliff edges.

  2. 2

    Check the official source shortly before travel for current access, opening, transport and booking information.

About Zealand & Møn

Cathedral and Viking heritage, chalk-cliff landscapes, craft history and forest viewpoints.

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