Buried alive! – The Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse

The abandoned lighthouse

Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in Jutland Denmark started life on December 27, 1900 (construction started in 1899). The lighthouse is 60 metres above sea level. Until 1908 it operated on gas.

Buried alive! – The Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse

Buried alive! – The Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse

Shifting sands and coastal erosion led to the buildings being abandoned in 2002. Prior to their abandonment, the buildings had been used as a museum and coffee shop. The small buildings are now partially buried in sand.

Buried alive! – The Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse