Reersø
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Reersø is a Danish town located on a small peninsula of the same name. It is located in the Great Belt between Korsør and Kalundborg on the western coast of the island of Zealand, and it is part of Kalundborg Municipality in Region Zealand. The town has a population of 519 (2023).[1]
Reersø features cliffs on its outer western shore and salt marshes on the neck that cconnect it to the mainland. The area is home to several farms dating to the 16th century. Reersø is a popular tourist destination, and there are several summer houses in the area. Reersø is also home to several artists and has several galleries. Reersø Museum was founded in 1926 by the writer Thorkild Gravlund.
Reersø is known for its tailless cats.[2]
Etymology
The name Reersø dates back to 1231 with an original spelling of Rethærsø, meaning Rēthar's island.[3]
Geology
The Reersø peninsula was formed by a
Gallery
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Reersø Harbor
References
- ^ a b BY3: Population 1. January, by urban and rural areas The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
- ^ http://www.baadmagasinet.dk/index.php?sid=22&cid=950&1243946183 Reersø – de haleløse kattes landsby
- ^ Reersø Gyldendal Open Encyclopedia (in Danish)
- ^ Reersø home page (in Danish). http://www.reersoe.dk/