Dynamic wave noise on the North Sea coast in Denmark by Silva Wischeropp

This refreshing photographic landscape, set directly on the North Sea, was taken on 23 August 2016 in the late afternoon using a NIKON D90 (lens: SIGMA 18.0–50.0 mm f/2.8).

The sea appears dynamic due to the rhythmic movement of the waves. The wide sandy beach, dotted with countless small pebbles, creates a particularly fascinating atmosphere.

The North Sea at Henne Strand is characterised in particular by its expansive, approximately 16-kilometre-long white sandy beach and an impressive dune landscape reaching heights of up to 25 metres. Unlike many other holiday resorts in Denmark, Henne combines wild, unspoilt nature directly with a lively town centre, renowned for its gastronomy and arts and crafts

The town of Henne on the Danish North Sea was first mentioned in 1145 as "Hænningh", which is derived from "hane" (meaning “rooster”) and originally meant “place with roosters”. Henne is set in particularly scenic surroundings and, thanks to its elongated layout, offers the perfect spot for everyone to feel at home. For whilst Henne Strand has the imposing Blåbjerg dune – which also gives its name to the area – at its back, and most holiday homes here are situated right by the beach amidst the beautiful dune landscape, the “inland” area of Henneby is more sheltered, with many properties set in secluded, wooded locations. But even from here, the impressive North Sea with its wide sandy beach is only about 2 to 3 km away.
This sandy beach is not only beautiful and long, it is also particularly easy to reach in Henne Strand.
The beautiful beach and the clean water (awarded the ‘Blue Flag’) make Henne Strand, and indeed the whole of Henne, one of the most popular holiday destinations on Denmark’s west coast.