Fur (island)
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Fur (alternative older spelling Fuur) is a small Danish island in the Limfjord at the northern tip of the Salling peninsula. Fur has under 900 inhabitants. The island covers an area of 22 km². It is located at 56°49′N 09°01′E / 56.817°N 9.017°E.
The island is linked to the mainland through a 24 hour ferry, the Sleipner-Fur ferry, sailing from Branden. The crossing of the Fursund takes 3–4 minutes.[1]
The island is renowned for its deposits of diatomite, known in Danish as 'moler' which is used for cat litter. Fossil hunting is a popular activity on the island, and the fossils one can find in the moler can be more than 55 million years old.[2] A museum on the island features exhibits relating to the island, particularly fossils. Fur Museum
In 2010, readers of the Danish newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad voted for "Denmark's most wonderful island" and chose Fur ahead of Læsø and Ærø.[3]
Fur is part of the Skive municipality.
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Image showing the distinct geological layers.
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An inland location.
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These cliffs of Fur have been a rich source of fossils.
Coordinates: 56°50′N 9°01′E / 56.833°N 9.017°E
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[edit] External links
- Fursund turistinformation (in English)
- [1] News about Fur - FurNyt
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