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Limfjord Museum

In the old Canal Inspector’s House and the Maritime Experience Center, you’ll find fascinating exhibitions about life in, around, and on the fjord. Explore the museum’s large touch pool, where you can pet a flatfish and tickle a crab. In the canal by the museum, you can step aboard a range of original Limfjord vessels and visit the Historic Boatbuilding Workshop, where you can witness the restoration of old boats up close.

The museum owns 11 historic sailing vessels, ranging from the sjægt Nørgaard P. from 1920 to the motorboat Inga from 1951 and the fishing cutter Nora from 1937. These museum ships are moored in Frederik VII’s Canal in front of the museum, and on special occasions, you can even sail with them. Be sure to visit the museum’s major restoration project, KIRSTINE, a hunting vessel from 1887, which is being restored to its former glory using traditional craftsmanship techniques.

Summer offers a wealth of activities for both children and adults. Try your luck at fishing with nets, crab lines, and other gear on your own, or join in when nets are pulled in from the fjord. You can also prepare and taste your catch with the museum’s educator. Dive into fish dissections, snorkeling safaris, and fun at the museum’s maritime playground. No two days are the same at the Limfjord Museum!

Kanalvejen 40, 9670 Løgstør

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The Mussel Town of Løgstør

Løgstør has transformed from a small fishing village focused on herring into a thriving tourist town with mussels at its heart. It is a gem of maritime history, gastronomy, art, stunning sunsets over the Limfjord, and charming local shops.

Today, the town is known as the "Mussel Town," where mussels are not only found in the fjord but also on the menus of the town’s excellent restaurants and in the urban landscape, where several mussel sculptures pay tribute to the Limfjord’s shellfish.

Many restaurants in Løgstør offer breathtaking views of the fjord while serving delicious meals. Whether dining at the harbor or enjoying a meal at the hotel on the hilltop, guests are treated to stunning views of the Limfjord’s blue waters. And, of course, several restaurants feature mussels on the menu alongside many other exciting culinary options. Whether you're looking for a gourmet experience, a quick bite, or classic Danish cuisine, you’ll find it in the Mussel Town.

In summer, Løgstør buzzes with atmosphere and a variety of activities for the whole family. Enjoy world-class music at Kanaljazz and Løgstør Open Air, or indulge in delicious mussels at the Mussel Harvest Festival and Mussel Festival.

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The Heathlands of Himmerland

In the midst of western Himmerland, the heaths of Vindblæs, Oudrup, Ajstrup, and Lundby are once again merging into a natural unity without disturbances such as houses, masts, and power lines from modern civilization. Here you are in the company of sheep, birds, cattle, and surrounded by heather and scattered trees.

The West Himmerland Heaths consist of 1300 hectares and represent a remnant of the once extensive heath that covered a large part of the region between Løgstør, Nibe, Farsø, and Aars and stretched all the way over towards Svenstrup, Støvring, and Rold Forest until the 1800s.

A 20-kilometer hiking trail runs through the area, which you can either take in one go or divide into smaller sections. A hike through the heath reveals a lavish wealth of flowering plants and low shrubs. The heather covers large areas and forms a reddish-purple carpet over the hills in late summer, contrasting against the sky. Where the heather gives way to grasses and herbs, you see a kaleidoscope of flowers in the summer. Here you step into a landscape where nature reigns undisturbed.

Aggersundvej 100, 9670 Løgstør

See the shelter site in the Himmerland heaths on the map.