Stenbjerg Landingsplads

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Idyll by the Landing Site

At Stenbjerg Landing Site, a collection of the characteristic white equipment houses from the time when coastal fishing was carried out from the beach can be found. Here, fishermen would pull their boats ashore using winches, and the catch was processed in the houses before being sold. Coastal fishing was risky and subject to the forces of nature, and by the early 1970s, commercial fishermen had relocated from Stenbjerg to Hanstholm Harbor. Today, the boats are smaller and can be handled with a tractor.

Thanks to local efforts, the buildings have been maintained, and the Landing Site continues to provide an authentic environment. Many people are drawn to the picturesque houses and the sometimes fierce waves, which stand in stark contrast to each other. On good summer days, you can swim at Stenbjerg, and a walk along the coast is always popular.

One of the houses houses a small staffed visitor center for National Park Thy. Here, in the summer months, volunteer hosts provide great tips for nature experiences, and you can purchase maps, coffee, and ice cream.

Stenbjerg Village and Dune Heath

Stenbjerg is named after the limestone formation in the subsoil that extends into the sea. This formation provided excellent fishing opportunities, as the fish could shelter by the 'mountain.' Therefore, in the late 17th century, a small collection of houses emerged, which has since grown into what is now Stenbjerg.

The history of Stenbjerg is closely tied to fishing, and many of the town's streets - such as Arkens Vej, Lykkens Håb, and Ebenezervej - are named after the landing place for fishing boats.

In the late 19th century, technological advancements like engines, nets, and fishing tackle became significant for coastal fishing in Thy. Stenbjerg transformed from a humble fishing village, and in 1898-99, fishing in Stenbjerg and Vorupør yielded as much as all the other fishing along the entire coast between Bulbjerg and Nymindegab.

The Stenbjerg Cultural Trail takes you through both the village and out into the dune heath, which also played an important role for the residents of Stenbjerg at the time. Here, they could graze a few sheep, and they could gather blackberries and bog cranberries.

The trail also passes by Stenbjerg Beacon, one of the three remaining sea markers in Thy. The others can be found at Bøgsted Rende and Vigsø.

Stenbjerg Lifeboat Station

At the Landing Place, you'll also find the distinctive lifeboat house, built in 1931 with red bricks and a flag on the green door in the gable. The lifeboat station in Stenbjerg was established in 1894 and was originally located within the town where the lifeboat crew resided. From the 1920s, shipwrecks and strandings became less frequent along the west coast, and there was consideration of closing the lifeboat station in Stenbjerg. Instead, in 1931, a new lifeboat house was constructed at the Landing Place, and the primary task of the lifeboat became more focused on assisting distressed fishermen. In 1969, the Stenbjerg lifeboat station had its final operation.

The historic lifeboat house, which is protected as a historic landmark, now houses an exhibition about the lifeboat service. The exhibition is open during the summer season.