Nekselø

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Nekselø
Nekselø from sea.jpg
Nekselø
Nekselø is located in Denmark
Nekselø
Nekselø
Geography
LocationKattegat
Coordinates55°46′49.2″N 11°17′30.2″E / 55.780333°N 11.291722°E / 55.780333; 11.291722
Area2.20 km2 (0.85 sq mi)
Highest elevation41 m (135 ft)
Highest pointElmebjerg and Gadebjerg
Administration
RegionRegion Zealand
MunicipalityKalundborg Municipality
Demographics
Population20 (2010)
Pop. density9.1/km2 (23.6/sq mi)
Additional information
listed island

Nekselø is a small Danish island in the Kattegat off the west coast of Zealand in the Bay of Sejrø. Nekselø has an area of 2.2 km2, 18 inhabitants and is part of Kalundborg Municipality. As of 1 January 2010, it has a population of 20.[1]

Description[]

Nekselø consists of an impressive row of hills which culminates at a height of 41 meters at Elmebjerg and Gadebjerg. The cliffs on the west coast are characterised by bushes shaped by the winds. On the east coast, there are and grasslands with woodlands in between, presenting a variety of tree species. The island is a popular venue for tourists. There are ferry connections to on Zealand with a travel time of about 20 min. Cars are not allowed on the island.[2][3]

Nature[]

Because of its special nature, the entire island was listed in 1951. Human traffic is prohibited outside the official nature paths from 1 April to 15 July, when birds are breeding.[3]

Gallery[]

  • Nekselø Church

  • North end of Nekselø

  • The pines are the landmark of the island

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Danmarks Statistik". Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  2. ^ "Nekselø", Den store Danske. (in Danish) Retrieved 30 June 2010-
  3. ^ a b "Nekselø - preserved nature and beautiful nature trails". Østdansk Turisme. Visit Denmark. Retrieved 2 April 2015.

External links[]

  • Nekselø Official homepage of the residents association (in Danish)


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