UNESCO
Global Geopark
The past shapes the future
From landscape to people
Nature, geology and cultural heritage
We protect and communicate West Jutland's unique geology, nature and cultural heritage.
Sustainable development
We create sustainable development through tourism, learning and local partnerships.
Locally rooted
We connect landscape, people and history – locally rooted, globally recognized.
What is a Geopark?
A geopark is a geographical area with a special geological heritage, where the formation of the landscape tells stories about both the forces of nature and human life through time. In a geopark, geology, nature and cultural heritage are conveyed in context – not as something static, but as a living foundation for learning, experiences and local identity.
Geoparks actively work for sustainable development through dissemination, education, tourism and strong local partnerships, where protection and use of the landscape go hand in hand.
Other UNESCO Global Geoparks
Around the world, geoparks work to protect unique landscapes, communicate the stories of geology, and create sustainable development in collaboration with local communities.
Explore some of the other geoparks and experience how the earth's history binds us together across national borders.