Ørslev Kloster is Denmark’s best-preserved nunnery from the Middle Ages,
and it is normally not open to the public. Therefore, this tale offers you a
unique opportunity to get behind the walls of the old nunnery and to learn how this building has changed througout its 800-year history. Today, it is a retreat
for authors, composers and scholars who find peace and inspiration here.
Wednesdays at 11 am., approx. 1 hour.
This is the story about the monks belonging to the Order of Saint John who
founded a monastery on an islet close to the town Nykøbing in 1369. The monastery existed until the Reformation, when the Danish king took over
the buildings. The monastery was turned into a manor, and in 1909 the museum moved in. Today, the museum contains a "treasure box" of great stories
about the island of Mors and its people. Thursdays at 11 am., approx. 1 hour.
Limfjord Tale no. 10 - Jenle, the home of the poet Jeppe Aakjær and his wife Nanna
"Jenle" in Jutlandish dialect means "lonely", and it is the name of the farm
where the Danish poet Jeppe Aakjær lived together with his wife Nanna, a
carver. Here he wrote his poetry and social novels until he died 80 years ago. Many of his poems and songs are still very much alive and are an indispensable part of Danish everyday life. Today Jenle is a museum, open to the public.
Tuesdays at 11 am., approx. 1 hour.
Limfjord Tale no. 11 - The passage grave of Lundehøj
A passage grave is a large tomb from the Stone Age – and this passage grave is situated on a hill in southern Thy. Listen to a tale about ancient history and the technology of the people from the Stone Age, which forms the basis of this impressive structure. This tale is also about our ancestors’ idea of death and
their care for the dead of the family.
Tuesdays at 2 pm., approx. 1 hour.
Limfjord Tale no. 14 - The manor Hindsels
The manor Hindsels is situated in the north east corner of the peninsula
Thyholm. Its history goes back to the early Middle Ages, and since 1827 it has belonged to the Overgaard family. The present owner, Askov Overgaard, who took over in 1981, tells the story of the manor and takes you on a tour of the modern farm (pigs, plants, energy production).
Mondays at 10 am., approx. 1 hour.
Limfjord Tale no. 17 - The Energy of Nature
In Southern Thy you will find an amazing green village in the Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy, which has already started on the future with 100 % renewable energy, solar cells, windmills, small combined heat and power plants - and a car which can drive without the use of gasoline. Mondays at 11 am., Thursdays at 11 am., approx. 2 hours.
Limfjord Tale no. 18 - Danish Foundry Museum
Morsø Iron Foundry was founded in 1853. Today, the foundry has been moved out of town, but some of the beautiful factory buildings still exist and now house the Danish Foundry Museum. See the factory and hear the stories about the men and women who used to work here.
Wednesdays at 11 am., approx. 1 hour.
Limfjord Tale no. 20 - The Brewery in Thisted
The brewery in Thisted has brewed beer since 1899, and it is one of the very few locally owned breweries left in Denmark. It has its own style and its own special assortment. Furthermore, it is the only brewery in Denmark brewing several types of ecological beer. Wednesdays at 11 am., approx. 1 hour. Do not forget to sign up no later than Tuesdays at 12 noon.
Limfjord Tale no. 21 - Glenholm Vineyard
Visit one of Denmark's oldest vineyards situated 45 metres above the Limfjord - with ideal conditions for wine growing. Here the wines are produced according to classic methods with a yearly production of approx. 7000 bottles (red, white and dessert wines). Tuesdays at 2 pm., Thursdays at 7 pm., approx. 1 hour.
Limfjord Tale no. 22 - Thise Dairy
This dairy was originally built in 1887, but 101 years later an ecological dairy was founded in the very same buildings. Seven farmers had a dream of creating their own ecological dairy, and the dream came true: Today the many products of this special dairy can be bought all over Denmark. Thursdays at 11 am., approx. 1 hour.
Limfjord Tale no. 24 - Organic ice cream from Nedergaard
Nedergaard is an old family owned farm near the bird sanctuary Vejlerne, and today it is the 4th generation that runs the organic farm with approx. 200 black-and-white dairy cows. Milk and cream from the cows are made into ice cream in the small dairy of the farm. Thursdays at 2 pm., approx. 1 hour.