Lyngby Church

Lyngby Church on Djursland is one of the largest limestone churches in the area around Grenaa. The building shows many later Gothic features, making it interesting if you like church architecture and historic details. Both the tower and the porch have stepped, crenellated end walls that stand out in the flat landscape. The choir is the same height and width as the main nave, giving the interior a unified and spacious feel. It is a straightforward stop for a short interior visit and a quick look at the exterior from the churchyard.

Stop at Lyngby Church if you are interested in historic rural churches and Gothic details. The large limestone structure, the crenellated tower and porch, and the high, even choir and nave give it a distinctive outline. It works well as a brief, focused visit as you drive across Djursland.

Worth a short detour if you enjoy historic church architecture and are already exploring Djursland.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

15–30 minutes

Best time to visit

Daytime, preferably in good light so you can see the limestone walls and the Gothic end walls of the tower and porch clearly from the outside. A dry day also makes it easier to walk around the churchyard and view the building from different angles.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• 

  Trustrup Church

  Church · 2.1 km

• 

  Albøge Church

  Church · 2.7 km

• Natural area Kolindsund

  Park · 3.9 km

• 

  Homå Church

  Church · 3.9 km

• Vejlby Church on Djursland

  Church · 4.2 km

• 

  Ginnerup Church

  Church · 4.9 km

Frequently asked

What is special about Lyngby Church near Grenaa?

Lyngby Church is notable for being one of the largest limestone churches in the area around Grenaa. The building shows many Gothic elements, which you can see in details such as the tower and porch. Both of these have crenellated end walls, and the choir is unusually the same height and width as the nave, giving the interior a coherent form.

What style is Lyngby Church built in?

Lyngby Church is based on a limestone structure, and today it is characterised by many Gothic elements. These are visible in the proportions of the church and in the decorative treatment of the tower and porch. The crenellated end walls and the tall choir aligned with the nave underline the later Gothic influence on an older rural church building.

How long should I plan to spend at Lyngby Church?

Lyngby Church works well as a short stop rather than a long visit. Many travellers will be satisfied with around 15 to 30 minutes to walk around the outside, notice the limestone walls and crenellated end walls, and step inside if possible to see how the choir and nave form a single, high space.

Is Lyngby Church worth a detour from the Margueritruten scenic drive?

Lyngby Church is about six kilometres from the signed route, so it is best seen as a small detour if you already enjoy historic churches. The large limestone building and the Gothic features, such as the crenellated tower and porch and the high choir, make it more interesting than an average village church, but the visit itself is usually brief.

How does Lyngby Church compare to other churches on Djursland?

Compared with many smaller parish churches on Djursland, Lyngby Church stands out by its size and its limestone construction. It also has more pronounced Gothic elements than some others, with its crenellated tower and porch and a choir that matches the nave in height and width. If you are visiting several churches in the area, it offers a clear contrast in scale and style.

WhatsApp rescue

Never lose the route

Text your location on WhatsApp from anywhere and we'll guide you back onto the Margueritruten.