Bovbjerg Lighthouse and Cliff

Bovbjerg Lighthouse is a striking red-brick lighthouse standing on the Bovbjerg cliff, a rare stretch of coastal high ground on the otherwise low, sandy west coast of Jutland. The cliff is a moraine bluff, formed of glacial deposits and rising steeply above the North Sea, and it gives the whole area a dramatic, wind-blown character quite unlike the flat beaches to the north and south. The lighthouse dates from the 1870s and can be visited, with a climb to the top rewarded by a wide panorama over the sea and the surrounding West Jutland coastline. The clifftop is a fine place for walking, with paths tracing the edge and views out over the restless water, and it is a memorable spot to feel the raw power of nature as the waves break against the shore and the wind drives in off the sea. The setting, near Ferring south of Lemvig, has long attracted artists and visitors drawn by the light and the elemental scenery. Admission to climb the lighthouse is modest, at 30 DKK for adults with children free, and it is generally open daily during the day. Bring a windproof jacket whatever the season, wear sturdy shoes for the clifftop paths, and take care near the edge, which can be unstable; the views along the coast, especially towards sunset, make the visit well worth the effort.