Mors or Morsø (the latter more formal) is an island in the shallow
sound
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Denmark
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Jutland
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peninsula and the
North Jutlandic Island
The North Jutlandic Island (), Vendsyssel-Thy, or Jutland north of the Limfjord (''Jylland nord for Limfjorden'') is the northernmost part of continental Denmark and of Jutland. It is more common to refer to the three traditional districts of V ...
. It has an area of 367.3 km2 and as of 1 January 2025, it had a population of 19,486."BEF4: Population 1. January by islands" (
Danmarks Statistik
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). Retrieved 28 June 2019. The main town on the island is called
Nykøbing Mors
Nykøbing Mors is the largest town on the island of Mors in the Limfjord in Denmark. The town received its charter in 1299 and has a population of 8,859, as of 1 January 2025.
. Geologically Mors is unique. Like the neighbouring island of
Fur
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, it is known for its deposits of
diatomite
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, locally known as 'moler' (mo-clay).
Sights
Jesperhus Flower Park
The largest flower park in the
Nordic countries
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, Jesperhus, is situated in Legind Bjerge to the south west of Nykøbing. The park contains wide range of plants, including cacti, palms, a variety of roses and a lot of other colourful flowers. The park also has a butterfly reserve,
aquarium
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,
aviary
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,
terrarium
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and hatching center.
Fossil and Mo-clay Museum
The Fossil and Mo-clay Museum (), located in northern Mors, boasts the largest collection of moler (
diatomite
Diatomaceous earth ( ), also known as diatomite ( ), celite, or kieselguhr, is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that can be crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. It has a particle size ranging from more than 3 ...
) fossils in Denmark and tells the story of moler geology, the natural history of the island, and the relationship between the Danish people and moler including its manufacturing properties. The fossils include imprints of birds, fish, turtles, plants and insects found in the
Fur Formation
The Fur Formation is a marine geological formation of Ypresian ( Lower Eocene Epoch, c. 56.0-54.5 Ma) age which crops out in the Limfjord region of northern Denmark from Silstrup via Mors and Fur to Ertebølle, and can be seen in many cliffs and ...
on Mors.
Hanklit
Hanklit is situated on the northern coast of the island and is a beautiful cliff face and tourist attraction. The cliff is c. 60 metres high and has several moler deposits. Several people search the cliff face for plant and animal fossils and there are also paragliders who use the nearby hills of Salgerhøj for takeoff.
Shellfish
Mors is known for its
shellfish
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industries; specifically mussel and oyster fisheries and aquaculture. The Danish Shellfish Center (Dansk Skaldyrcenter), part of the
Technical University of Denmark
The Technical University of Denmark (), often simply referred to as DTU, is a polytechnic university and school of engineering. It was founded in 1829 at the initiative of Hans Christian Ørsted as Denmark's first polytechnic, and it is today ran ...
, is a research and dissemination center for marine science and aquaculture. The Danish Shellfish Festival takes place in Nykøbing Mors every year in June, celebrating the shellfish industries and Limfjorden traditions.
Transportation
There is a bridge link to the island from Salling via the Sallingsund Bridge on the southeastern side of Mors, and another from Thy via the Vilsund Bridge on the northwestern side of the island. In addition to these two bridges, there are also ferry links to Thy from southwest Mors and from the north of the island. There is also a small airfield called "Morsø" with
ICAO
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EKNM.
History
During the Jutland Peasant rebellion of 1441,
Christopher of Bavaria
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, King of Denmark, approached the rebel camp at Husby Hole near St Jørgen's Hill in northern Jutland and sent word that anyone who left the camp and went home would not be punished for rebellion. The men from the island of Mors as well as those from
Thisted
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Aksel Sandemose
Aksel Sandemose (originally Axel Nielsen; 19 March 1899 – 6 August 1965) was a Danish-Norwegian writer whose works frequently elucidate the theme that the repressions of society lead to violence.
Biography
Axel Nielsen was born at Nykøbing M ...
(born 1899 in
Nykøbing Mors
Nykøbing Mors is the largest town on the island of Mors in the Limfjord in Denmark. The town received its charter in 1299 and has a population of 8,859, as of 1 January 2025.
) was a writer and journalist, famous for popularizing the Law of Jante
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Frode Jakobsen
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(born 1906 in Østre Jølby – 1997) a Danish author and politician
* Knud Sørensen (born 1928) a writer, poet and novelist; settled on Mors a surveyor in 1958
* Arne Rolighed (born 1947 in Flade) a politician, who served as minister of health 2000–2001.
* Asbjørn Riis (born 1957 in V. Hvidbjerg) a professional wrestler, actor and TV personality.
* Inger Støjberg (born 1973 in Hjerk, Salling) politician, former Danish Minister for Immigration, Integration and Housing, since 2022 leader of the political party Danmarksdemokraterne (
Denmark Democrats
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