Stevns Klint UNESCO & Viking Kings Hall Tour from Copenhagen

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Stevns Klint UNESCO & Viking Kings Hall Tour from Copenhagen

Name: Stevns Klint UNESCO & Viking Kings Hall Tour from Copenhagen
Address: Denmark

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Stevns Klint A UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit to Stevns Klint and The Forest Tower is not just a scenic excursion; it's a journey through time.

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Highlights

A UNESCO World Heritage Site-A Haven for Nature Lovers and Geologists
A Journey Through Time and Space
Denmark's Largest Viking King's Hall

Description

Stevns Klint is not just a treasure trove of geological history; it's also a haven for nature lovers. The cliff's diverse habitats support a variety of plant and animal species, from wildflower meadows to rocky shores teeming with marine life. Hiking trails along the cliff provide ample opportunities to explore the area and immerse oneself in the natural beauty. A Witness to Cataclysmic Events: The most striking feature of Stevns Klint is the K/T boundary, a thin layer of clay rich in iridium, a rare element found in meteorites. This layer marks the end of the Cretaceous Period and the beginning of the Paleogene Period, a moment in Earth's history when an asteroid impact triggered a global catastrophe. Around 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid struck Earth in what is now the Gulf of Mexico, unleashing a shockwave that reverberated across the planet. The impact resulted in a towering dust cloud that blocked out sunlight, plunging the Earth into darkness for months. This prolonged darkness caused widespread environmental disruption, leading to the extinction of about 75% of all plant and animal species, including the mighty dinosaurs Høgerup Church: A Symbol of Resilience: As you explore the area, be sure to pause at Højerup Church, a poignant reminder of the power of nature and the human spirit. Situated precariously on the cliff's edge, the church has endured several landslides, with the most devastating occurrence in 1928 when a large portion of the cliff collapsed, leaving the church standing precariously amidst the rubble. Viking Kings Hall: On a beautiful hill, the Land of Legends has remade the largest King’s Hall that we know of from the Viking Age in Denmark. The original archaeological finds that the King’s Hall build on are to be found less than 3 kilometers from the Land of Legends, on a field in the village of Gl. Lejre. Here, archaeologists have been busy excavating the traces of an impressive building, which spreads through the Iron Age and into the Viking Age. In 2009, traces of the largest viking habitation in Denmark peaked out from the mud. With a little more than 60 meters from one end to the other, it’s about as long as a football field is wide, and with its rows of big, large posts, the construction has been able to support a building with up to 10 meters o the ceiling. With over 600 m2, the large King’s Hall is a unique witness of the culmination of Nordic architecture and crafts of the Viking Age.