- This church is also known as Old Church Skagen. It was built in the Gothic style between 1355 and 1387 years. This is one of the oldest buildings in Skagen.
- Toggle the table of contents. Skagen Church. ... Skagen Church (Danish: Skagen Kirke) is a church located in the historic town centre of Skagen, Denmark.
- Everything you need to know about the Sand-Covered Church in Skagen, including why you should visit, where to stay and our best tips.
- The Skagen territory experienced extreme issues with sand float up through the eighteenth century and in 1795 the sand secured old church must be deserted.
- The original tower of the sand covered church at Skagen Dune Plantation was 22 metres high - and at the present only 18 metres are visible.
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- The Skagen area suffered from severe problems with sand drift up through the 18th century and in 1795 the old church had to be abandoned.
- Discover The Sand-Covered Church in Skagen, Denmark: Tiring of digging out the door to this church for every service, it was eventually abandoned to the sands.
- Outstanding scenery, gourmet restaurants bathing hotels and the golden Skagen houses all stimulate the senses.
- About 2 km southwest of the town center of Skagen, in Denmark, is a brick church half buried in sand. ... sand-covered-church-skagen-1.
