In 1968 they became so high that sailors didn't see the lighthouse from the sea. For more than 10 years the lighthouse was empty, in 1980 there was opened the museum of shifting sands. It became popular among travelers, however in 2002 because of the fast-growing dunes the museum and nearby cafe were closed. Nowadays a high tower is over the sand only for several meters. Specialists say that to 2030 the "Lighthouse Rubjerg-Knude" will fall into the sea.
Despite this fact that the museum was closed, this area still adores curious tourists. There you can see the ruins of old churches, visit historical Wreck Master's Farm, where an interesting exposition of shifting sands and the exposition of the region's history are placed. The lighthouse is not far from the coastal town Lenstra, that's why it is easy to get there.
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