Skagen’s Vippefyr

Skagen's Vippefyr is a navigational light mechanism located in Skagen in the far north of Jutland. The original vippefyr, the first of its kind, was built in 1627.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Description: navigational light mechanism in Skagen, Jutland, Denmark
Also known as: “bascule light, Skagen”, “Bascule light, Skagen”, “Skagen’s Lever Light”, and “Skagens Vippefyr”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Skagen’s White Lighthouse and Skagens Museum.

Skagen’s White Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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Skagen's White Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse just north of the town of Skagen in the far north of Jutland, Denmark. It was operational from 1747 to 1858 when it was replaced by Skagen Lighthouse. Skagen’s White Lighthouse is situated 270 metres north of Skagen’s Vippefyr.

Skagens Museum

Museum

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Skagens Museum is an art museum in Skagen, Denmark, that exhibits an extensive collection of works by members of the colony of Skagen Painters who lived and worked in the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Skagens Museum is situated 710 metres west of Skagen’s Vippefyr.

Anchers Hus

Museum

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Anchers Hus is an art museum and gallery situated in the former residence of the painters Michael and Anna Ancher in Skagen, Denmark. Anchers Hus is located on Markvej in Skagen, Denmark. Anchers Hus is situated 680 metres west of Skagen’s Vippefyr.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skagen and Grenen.

Skagen

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Skagen is a town in North Jutland. In the Danish language, the town is namesake of the very sand spit it is located on, and the name 'Skagen' can refer to both. In the English language, the spit is known as the Skaw Spit.