Visiting the Stenbjerg Landingsplads, Denmark
Stenbjerg Landingsplads was an awesome spot to check out and explore.
Stenbjerg Landingsplads was one of the prettiest spots we came across on Jutland's coast. Here's a quick guide if you're planning a trip there.
The best part of our Jutland road trip was definitely the smaller, off-the-beaten-path stops. Having a car meant we could visit them on a whim or add them to our plans while planning things out. Stenbjerg Landingsplads was one of those gems.
Most of the little stops we made were just spur-of-the-moment decisions, but Stenbjerg Landingsplads was one we had planned ahead. The sandy stretch lined with white fishermen's sheds and a beach dotted with fishing boats looked totally idyllic, which is kind of ironic when you think about the struggles fishermen faced here.
While looking at the map the evening before, I came across this little gem while searching for interesting places along Thy National Park's coast. Seeing the photo of Stenbjerg's picturesque sand-covered houses made me curious enough to visit.
Lucie thought the photo was just as charming as I did, so we made a plan to stop by if time allowed. Sure enough, the next day, while wandering along Jutland's west coast, we made it to Stenbjerg Landingsplads.
The sprawling sands are what made Stenbjerg a fishing village back in the day.
Getting to Stenbjerg Landingsplads
Stenbjerg Landingsplads sits roughly halfway between Agger and Klitmøller on Jutland's west coast. We drove there from Lodbjerg, where we'd just hiked the lovely Sorte Naese Trail that really showed off the untouched beauty of Thy National Park. The morning was sunny and beautiful, and surprisingly, we had the place almost to ourselves despite it being the weekend. Things were definitely different over at Stenbjerg.
The drive from Lodbjerg was quick - just 20 minutes or so - and the roads were nicely paved. Even the 571 to the Landingsplads was a proper two-laner, unlike the gravel tracks we had to deal with at Lodbjerg in the morning (and at Mons Klint or Bovbjerg Lighthouse later). For reference, Aalborg is two hours from here, Aarhus is two and a half, and Odense is about three hours. Here, compare the rental car prices in Denmark.
Driving to Stenbjerg was easy and the road was in pretty good shape.
When it comes to public transportation, you can catch Bus 324 from Sundby (Møgelvej/Thisted Kommune) to Stenbjerg Landingsplads a few times a day, but let's be real, it's not ideal for international travelers. Getting to other spots from there would be tricky, and the destination probably doesn't justify a standalone trip.
Parking at Stenbjerg Landingsplads
We were surprised by how many cars were already parked when we arrived at Stenbjerg. The weather couldn't have been better, so maybe it wasn't shocking, but it definitely felt more crowded than expected.
At Stenbjerg Landingsplads, the parking lot was a mix of gravel and pavement, and luckily it was free. It was fairly big as well, so parking wasn't an issue, but I think it's a whole other story in summer.
There was a tiny parking lot right before the houses, but it was completely full. Some cars had to turn back, and it caused a small traffic jam in the process.
Before you see the Landingsplads, you can climb up a short dune hill.
Stenbjerg Landingsplads
At first, it wasn't quite as idyllic as we'd imagined, but once we got past the parking area, things started looking up pretty quickly.
The whole site felt tiny, just a couple of short rows of houses gradually sloping toward the beach and sea. Lucie counted only 12 buildings, including the museum on the dune and the rescue building, so it's easy to imagine how small it is.
Honestly, the old sheds looked so cute sitting there in the sand - absolutely stunning. We tried to recall if we'd ever seen something like it on our travels, but we couldn't think of anything.
It wasn't the picture-perfect sea view I imagined, mostly because there were cars parked at the end of the road instead of boats. But hey, it was still quite charming.
Even with the cars in the shot, Stenbjerg Landingsplads still looked super charming.
The picturesque houses were the main reason for our visit, but we did feel a little bummed about not planning better so we could at least have a look inside one of the museums and learn about Stenbjerg Landingsplads.
In the end, we came to realize that Stenbjerg Landingsplads is really about the feel of the place, not endless texts like in the Tirpitz Museum (though they had great audio guides, to be fair) or other spots we saw later. The info panels were enough to give us the story behind it.
Honestly, Stenbjerg Landingsplads was one of the most scenic places we came across in Jutland. Maybe not a must-do for everyone, but for us, it was such a nice addition to our Jutland itinerary.
All the houses looked absolutely adorable.
Stenbjerg Landingsplads History
Stenbjerg is a historic spot where fishermen from the nearby village used to land their boats. Around 1900, fishing methods changed, and they needed places to store and take care of the gear used for commercial fishing. It was then that a few simple sheds were set up where the boats were dragged ashore. The sheds you see here today were restored in the 2000s and are now used by recreational fishermen.
Fishing is still a thing at Stenbjerg Landingsplads, but it's just for fun these days.
By the way, Stenbjerg's fishing story goes way back to the 17th century when farmers switched to fishing after sand took over their fields and harvests started failing. Commercial fishing at Stenbjerg ended in 1972, but locals still come here for some recreational fishing. We were curious how they move the boats now without the old winches, and it turns out they just use tractors.
Stenbjerg Rescue Museum
As we got closer to the Landingsplads, the first building that caught our eye was the historic red-brick one on the left—now home to the small Stenbjerg Rescue Museum.
Earlier, we came across an old fire station on Rømø Island, and apart from the roof, it had the same look - red brick walls, a green gate, and those two iconic Danish flags.
It looked closed, so we kept moving (it's only open in the summer). Apparently, you can check out the tiny museum for a small fee and see a lifeboat from 1892 along with other rescue gear.
It was not hard to notice how different the rescue museum looks compared to the fishermen's sheds.
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Visitor Center at Stenbjerg Landingsplads
There was a little building on the right that turned out to be a visitor center for Thy National Park, but, as our luck would have it, it was closed when we got there (it seems like it's only open from 12 to 4 PM).
It seemed super small, so we didn't feel all that let down about it, especially since we were planning to head to Vorupør next, which had a bigger visitor center. Still, even that one wasn't anything grand - just a regular center, not a proper museum like the Vadehavscentret we visited at Wadden Sea National Park.
Stenbjerg Landingsplads' visitor center is tiny.
Spilhusmuseum
Only a few steps off the main road sat Spilhusmuseum. It's perched on a dune, which we climbed to enjoy the epic beach views. Honestly, we walked right past the building without even noticing there was anything interesting inside.
It probably seemed closed from the outside, just like most places around there. Anyway, the Spilhusmuseum is all about winches and gear used by fishermen to haul their boats ashore, giving you a sense of how tough life must've been for the local fishing folk back in the day.
Stenbjerg Strand
Stenbjerg Strand runs between Vorupør, about three kilometers north, and Lyngby, around six kilometers south, making it quite a long stretch of sand. We weren't here for a long beach walk, though - we'd already done that earlier in the day. Plus, we wanted to get to Hanstholm Bunkermuseum before it closed.
So instead, we checked the water temperature (definitely on the cold side), snapped some photos of the boats soaking up the sun, and then climbed onto a sand dune to sit and enjoy the views for a while.
Stenbjerg Beach looked absolutely stunning on the sunny day we visited.
Accomodation in Stenbjerg
The Landingsplads doesn't have any places to stay, but Stenbjerg, just two kilometers east, has a couple of great choices. People love Stenbjerg Kro & Badehotel, and the charming Stone Mountain BnB is another good pick. Heads-up, though - this area gets busy in summer, so booking early is a must.
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