Kandestederne: Beach, Dunes and Local History

Beach, Swimming Spot and Geology

If you are planning a beach-focused trip, your orientation in Kandestederne begins at the beach. You can swim at Kandestederne Beach; at the same time, the beach is designated as a swimming spot. You can also study geology in Kandestederne. In this way, an immediate beach experience and a view of the formation and nature of the landscape exist side by side—two different ways of approaching the same destination.

RÃ¥bjerg Mile and the Dune Landscape

Råbjerg Mile, Northern Europe’s largest migrating dune, is located near Kandestederne. The protected area containing Råbjerg Mile consists largely of extensive, interconnected dune areas stretching across Skagens Odde. The Natura 2000 site N2 Råbjerg Mile is both a habitat area and a bird protection area. The same Natura 2000 site also includes smaller areas near Kandestederne that belong to the Danish Nature Agency. For visitors interested in nature, Kandestederne is thus characterised by the migrating dune, extensive dunes and protected areas.

Geological Traces in the Landscape

The black Martørv peat near Kandestederne consists of organic material, formed at beach level and now located 15 to 16 metres above sea level. A type of dune found between Kandestederne and Skagen Plantation occurs on the west coast of Jutland. In Kandestederne, the geological connections extend from the black Martørv peat to a type of dune on the west coast of Jutland. The landscape here can therefore be viewed not only through its surface, but also through its formation.

A Connection to Skiveren

When the water level is sufficiently low, you can drive from Kandestederne to Skiveren. The drive described is therefore dependent on the water level. For your planning, this natural condition remains the key factor for the connection between the two places.

Local History and Early Guesthouses

The name Kandestederne also refers to the landscape: It derives from a jug-shaped landscape formation near Kanderenden. A small museum in the rescue station in Kandestederne provides insight into the early history of tourism in the region. From the late 19th century onwards, the two farm owners Kokholm and Hjorth operated guesthouses from their properties in Kandestederne. The place name, rescue station and historic guesthouses thus lead from the history of the landscape to the development of early tourism.

Horse Riding and a Route with a Detour

There are also specific options for active days. Langagergaard offers guided rides on Icelandic horses through a plantation and along the beach in Kandestederne. In addition, Panoramic Route 416 includes a detour to Kandestederne. When choosing accommodation for your stay, you can therefore first decide between beach, nature, local history, horse riding and a route with a detour as different focal points.

Compare More Destinations

If you would like to compare Kandestederne with other destinations, you can also find Nielstrup, Skiveren, Sæby, Strandby, Hulsig, Jerup, Tolne and Østervrå.

For the higher-level travel overview: Frederikshavn Municipality.