Tipperne

Tipperne, a peninsula in the southern end of Ringkøbing Fjord, has for decades been under conservation in order to maintain an undisturbed breeding, feeding and resting environment for swimming and wading birds. And it has proven to be a success – today, Tipperne is one of the most important resting places for migrating birds in Denmark. Every year, thousands of wading birds from Scandinavia and Siberia visit the area. These annual migrations between winter quarters and breeding areas are a spectacular sight. In July-August, where migration is at its highest, you can see dunlins, sparrows, sandpipers and European golden plovers. And the swan, the Danish national bird, comes to visit all year through.

Access Conditions

Please note: Due to official migratory bird surveys, Tipperne will be exceptionally closed to all visitors during the following periods:

• 11–17 August
• 25–31 August
• 8–14 September
• 22–28 September
• 6–12 October
• 20–26 October

At all other times, the opening hours are as follows:

• 1 March to 31 July: Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 09:30 to 15:30.
• 1 August to 31 October: Open daily from 09:30 to 15:30.
• 1 November to 28 (29) February: No public access.

Access is permitted by car only. Stopping and leaving your vehicle along Tippervej is not permitted. Pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed in order to protect the birdlife.

Walking is only permitted on the lawn surrounding Tipperhuset, in the birdwatching tower, and along the marked footpath leading to the bird hide.

Dogs are not permitted at Tipperne.

Visitors must leave Tipperne before closing time without further notice.