Mad & Ro, Stevns Fyr
Hearty Danish coastal cooking beside Stevns Lighthouse, where homemade lunch plates, open sandwiches and a grassy lawn meet sweeping views of cliff and sea.
Set beside the historic Stevns Lighthouse on the edge of Stevns Klint, Mad & Ro is a cosy Danish café-restaurant known for generous, homemade dishes and traditional smørrebrød. Inside, it feels like an inviting country kitchen; outside, a broad lawn spills towards sea views and the lighthouse buildings. Guests linger over hearty lunches, local beer and desserts made from scratch, or borrow lawn games and turn the visit into an easy-going seaside outing.
A brief summary to Mad & Ro
- Fyrvej 2, Store Heddinge, 4660, DK
- +4531601338
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 2.5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 12 pm-4 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm-4 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm-4 pm
- Thursday 12 pm-4 pm
- Friday 12 pm-4 pm
- Saturday 12 pm-4 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-4 pm
Local tips
- Aim for an early or slightly late lunch if you want a quieter table, especially on sunny weekends when lighthouse visitors and walkers arrive in waves.
- Come hungry: portions, especially the more elaborate open sandwiches and hot lunch dishes, are substantial and easily make a full meal.
- In good weather, ask for an outdoor table and borrow the lawn games to make the most of the large green area in front of the café.
- Bring a light extra layer even in summer; the exposed cliff-top location can feel breezy when clouds roll in from the sea.
- Combine your visit with time at Stevns Fyr and the cliff viewpoints to turn lunch into a half‑day coastal outing.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Picnic Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
- Visitor Center
Mad & Ro location weather suitability
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
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Any Weather
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Cold Weather
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Windy Conditions
Discover more about Mad & Ro
A coastal café at the edge of Stevns Klint
Mad & Ro sits at Fyrvej 2, right by Stevns Fyr, where chalk cliffs drop to the Baltic and the lighthouse buildings cluster above the sea. The café occupies one of these low, whitewashed buildings, with big windows that pull in coastal light and glimpses of water and sky. It feels both like a stop on a day out and a destination in its own right, threaded into the wider landscape of Stevns Klint. The name loosely combines the Danish words for food and calm, and that captures the mood: unhurried, coastal and quietly sociable. Many guests pair a meal here with a walk along the cliff paths or a climb up to the lighthouse tower, turning lunch into part of a larger exploration of this UNESCO-listed coastline.From classic smørrebrød to indulgent lunch plates
The kitchen leans into traditional Danish flavours, with an emphasis on smørrebrød and substantial hot lunch dishes. You can expect crisp fish fillets on bread, open sandwiches piled with prawns or roast beef, and seasonal toppings that use local produce. Portions are famously generous, making this a place where one course often feels like a feast. Much of what lands on the plate is made from scratch: sauces, dressings and garnishes, as well as sweet treats such as pancakes and ice cream when they are on the menu. Alongside the food, there are local drinks, sometimes including small-batch brews tied to the café, which underline the sense of place.Homely interiors and a wide green lawn
Indoors, Mad & Ro has the feel of a casual country dining room, with simple tables, warm lighting and a relaxed, lived-in atmosphere. It is the kind of space where you can arrive windblown from the cliffs and not feel out of place, yet still sit down to carefully presented plates. Step outside and the mood shifts again. In good weather, many people gravitate to the terrace and the big lawn in front of the café. Here, the soundtrack is seabirds and wind in the grass, with the lighthouse buildings as a backdrop. The café keeps simple lawn games such as kongespil and croquet that guests can borrow, turning the grass into an informal playground for families and groups.Part of a wider day at Stevns Fyr
A visit to Mad & Ro naturally weaves into time spent around Stevns Fyr. Before or after you eat, paths lead towards viewpoints over the cliffs, while the lighthouse area itself offers a sense of maritime history and navigation along this coast. The café benefits from this setting without feeling like a mere side kiosk; it anchors the experience with a proper sit-down meal. Because of the cliff-top location, the weather is part of the experience. On bright days, the light on the sea can be dazzling, while on cooler, windy afternoons the café becomes a snug refuge. At lunchtime, it often hums with a steady flow of walkers, cyclists and day trippers; in the shoulder seasons it can feel markedly quieter, rewarding those who come slightly off‑peak.Who will enjoy Mad & Ro most
Mad & Ro suits travellers who appreciate traditional Danish cooking, hearty portions and a sense of place more than cutting-edge gastronomy. Families find it easy-going thanks to the lawn and outdoor space, while couples often combine lunch here with a scenic walk along the cliffs. Solo visitors can settle in with a plate of smørrebrød and watch the weather roll past the windows. With its combination of home-style food, handmade details and its lighthouse neighbour, the café works equally well as a simple lunch stop or the centrepiece of a day out on the Stevns coast. It is an inviting pause point between sea, sky and chalk cliff, where the emphasis remains firmly on good food and an unhurried pause.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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- Reel-Friendly
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For the kind of experience you’re after
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For how adventurous you want the journey to be
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Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly