Møns Klint’s distinctive chalk cliffs and surrounding landscape have been officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The announcement was made by UNESCO on Sunday, marking the site as the 12th location within the Danish Realm to receive this prestigious recognition.

The inclusion on the World Heritage List signifies a global acknowledgement of the site’s cultural and natural significance. Møns Klint now joins other notable Danish landmarks, including Roskilde Cathedral, Stevns Klint, and Kronborg.

UNESCO established the World Heritage List in 1972 with the goal of safeguarding irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage sites around the world. Being named a World Heritage site carries a responsibility to ensure its protection and preservation for future generations.

The nomination process involved submitting an application to the World Heritage Committee, which convenes annually to review proposals. The application for Møns Klint was submitted in January 2024.

Nils Natorp, the director of GeoCenter Møns Klint, has previously highlighted the importance of the cliffs. He emphasized Møns Klint as a unique location for understanding the Ice Age. According to Natorp, the cliffs offer an unparalleled view into the processes that shaped the landscape during that period. The cross-section of the cliff allows observers to essentially see a visual representation of the Ice Age.