Fur Museum – is the key for Fur’s many attractions. The museum shows a unique collection of 55 million-year-old fossils and is a must for all visitors to the island. Read more under attractions

Peope have been living on Fur for thousands of years. The many mounds and settlements are a witness to the high activity in prehistoric Denmark. The mounds Stendal Høje, Manhøje, and Smedjehøje are all situated on the highest points of the island and from here you will have a magnificient view of the island and the inlet Limfjorden.

Today Fur has approx. 850 permanent residents. The island’s two main occupations are: the moler industry and mussel fishing.

The moler industry uses moler for the production of highly insulated materials for the construction industry and for the production of different types of granulate. It can be for example be powder for absorbing waste oil in car workshops or kitty litter for a Parisian cat. A large part of the moler production is for export.

Mussel fishing. Mussel fishing has been an occupation in the inlet Limfjorden for centuries. Today, 100,000 – 110,000 tons of mussels are collected from the Limfjorden per year, which makes mussel fishing the most important fishing occupation in this area. Mussel fishing is regulated in several ways to ensure both the environment and the stock of mussels. A large quantity of the gathered mussels is processed for export.  

Both Fur and the eastern part of Salling, Øst Salling, offer splendid bathing beaches. Due to mussel shells and pebbles at many places along the coast, it is recommendable to bring bathing shoes.

Fishing along all coasts is possible the year round – fishing licenses can be bought at the post office or at the tourist information office. Read more under activities.