Nekselø is a small
Danish
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* Something of, from, or related to the country of Denmark
People
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* Danish people or Danes, people with a Danish ance ...
island in the
Kattegat off the west coast of
Zealand in the Bay of Sejrø. Nekselø has an area of 2.2 km
2, 18 inhabitants and is part of
Kalundborg Municipality. As of 1 January 2010, it has a population of 20.
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
coastal meadows 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
Havnsø on
Zealand with a travel time of about 20 min. Cars are not allowed on the island.
"Nekselø"
''Den store Danske''. Retrieved 30 June 2010-[
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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.
Gallery
File:NekseloChurch.jpg, Nekselø Church
File:CowsOnNekselO.jpg, North end of Nekselø
File:PineTreesNekseloInWind.jpg, The pines are the landmark of the island
See also
*Sejerø
Sejerø is a Danish island in the Kattegat sea, north-west of Zealand.
"VESTSJAELLAND DENMARK Geography Population" (coordinates),
Tageo.com, 2007, webpage:
Tageo-Sejero
Sejerø with its 400 inhabitants is part of Kalundborg Municipality ...
* List of islands of Denmark
References
External links
Nekselø
Official homepage of the residents association
Islands of Denmark
Danish islands in Kattegat
Geography of Kalundborg Municipality
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