Østervrå (formerly Øster Vrå) is a town in

Vendsyssel Vendsyssel () is the northernmost traditional district of Denmark and of Jutland. Being divided from mainland Jutland by the Limfjord, it is technically a part of the North Jutlandic Island which also comprises the areas Hanherred and Thy. Vendsy ...

North Jutland Region The North Jutland Region (), or in some official sources, the North Denmark Region, is an Regions of Denmark, administrative region of Denmark established on 1 January 2007 as part of the 2007 Danish Municipal Reform, 2007 Danish municipal refor ...

, Denmark. As of 2025, the town has a population of 1,270. The town and farm areas around the town were hit by an F3

tornado A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that is in contact with the surface of Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. It is often referred to as a twister, whirlwind or cyclone, although the ...

on September 9, 1924. Severe damage occurred with homes and farms partially collapsing. Additionally, a barn collapsed, and five people sustained injuries.

Notable people

Poul Kjærholm Poul Kjærholm (1929–1980) was a Danish designer. Born in Østervrå, Denmark, Kjærholm began his career as a cabinetmaker's apprentice with Gronbech in 1948, attending the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen in 1952. In 19 ...

(1929 in Østervrå – 1980) a Danish industrial designer * Ole Scherfig, (Danish Wiki) (1930 in Østervrå - 2000) business manager * Joakim Mæhle (born 1997 in Østervrå) a Danish footballer at German Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the Danish National Team.

References

Cities and towns in the North Jutland Region Frederikshavn Municipality Vendsyssel {{NJutlandDK-stub