Description
Built upon swirling dunes next to the North Sea , this lighthouse is destined to someday be swallowed by the serene landscape that surrounds it. First lit in 1900, Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse served the shipping lanes almost 68 years, but wind-piled sands and rapid coastal erosion forced its retirement. The tower was expected to be totally buried by 2023, but a bout of clever engineering placed it on rails and moved it 250 feet inland, hopefully buying it several decades. But as many a lighthouse-watching sailor can tell you, the sea can claim its due without warning—so see this unique Denmark landmark while it still stands amid the sands.