Nyrup: Burial Chambers and Coastal Landscape

When planning a trip to Nyrup, archaeological monuments and the landscape around Nyrup Bugt are two distinct points of interest. Birkehøj and Skingshøj offer different insights into prehistoric burial architecture, while the watercourse, protected areas and a seasonal bathing jetty add a distinct coastal element. This lets you weigh up whether your interests lie more with the monuments, the landscape or both.

Birkehøj: Burial Chamber, Model and Panorama

Birkehøj Jættestuer near Nyrup is home to Zealand’s longest burial chamber. It is 11 metres long, 2 metres wide and 2 metres high. Visitors enter the chamber through a passage built of stones. Inside is an illuminated display case containing a stone model of the passage grave structure. The model illustrates the type of construction at the very place where visitors can also pass through the stone entrance.

From the top of Birkehøj, the panorama stretches across the northern part of Odsherred. Birkehøj is visible from Oddenvejen and is considered easy to access. For directions: after turning from Oddenvej onto Troldhøjvej, you will find signs and a small car park by the road at Birkehøj. Check the local parking situation before setting out.

Skingshøj and Comparing Their Sizes

Skingshøj, a Stone Age dolmen or passage grave on the outskirts of Nyrup, has been protected since at least 1937. The excavated chamber is about 2 metres long, up to 1.75 metres wide and 1.40 metres high. The difference in length is particularly striking: the burial chamber at Birkehøj measures 11 metres, while the excavated chamber at Skingshøj is about 2 metres long. These measurements refer to the respective chambers and give you a concrete point of reference when comparing the two archaeological sites.

Landscape and Protection at Nyrup Bugt

Højby Sørende is a protected public watercourse that flows into Nyrup Bugt. The protected area by the bay can be viewed from Klint Strandvej in Nyrup. You can swim or otherwise enjoy the grounds on a ten-Tønde plot of land on Nyrup Bugt. Alongside views of the water and landscape, this offers a specific coastal stay to consider when planning your trip.

A protected plot of land on Nyrup Bugt must be kept free of cultivation and planting. The exception is sufficient planting to provide shelter from the wind. This requirement is a distinct aspect of the protected landscape, separate from the option of swimming or otherwise enjoying the grounds on a ten-Tønde plot of land.

The Nyrup Bathing Jetty Throughout the Season

The Nyrup bathing jetty is installed in April and taken down again in September or October. It is not left in the water over winter because of severe storms and high waves. If the bathing jetty is an essential part of your plans, it is advisable to check the seasonal dates before your visit.

Crab fishing is the only permitted form of fishing from the Nyrup bathing jetty. You can buy a crab line, net, bucket and bait from the grocer in Nyrup; check in advance whether the equipment you need is available. This lets you take both the rules at the jetty and the practical preparations for this specific activity into account.

Discover more destinations: Lestrup, Stenstrup, Fårevejle Kirkeby, Nykøbing Sjælland, Gudmindrup, Ordrup, Højby, Starreklinte.

For the overview of the wider area: Odsherred.