Elling, Denmark

Elling is a village with a population of 1,095 (1 January 2025) in the Vendsyssel region, North Jutland, Denmark, located in Elling Parish outside of Frederikshavn.

Nearby is Elling Å, a stream whose estuary hosts nearly extinct marsh fritillary butterflies.

Its 13th-century church is especially notable.

Notable people

• Connie Nielsen (born 1965 in Frederikshavn) actress, was brought up in the town
• Lotte Kiærskou (born 1975 in Frederikshavn) team handball player, won two team gold medals in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics; she grew up in the town.

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