Ertebølle is situated in the lovely nature of Himmerland, right by the Liim Fiord.
 The quiet area, surrounding Ertebølle, offers beautiful nature, fresh air and lots of space. Furthermore, a number of geological and archaeological finds have provided the area with a great historical significance. By Ertebølle you will find a lovely beach, from which you can enjoy the view of the island Livø. It is possible to buy groceries near the holiday house area. You will find more shops and restaurants in the nearby towns Løgstør, Farsø and Aars.
Beach
The beach of Ertebølle is a nice beach with clear water. The beach is characterized by high, overgrown dunes and cliffs as well as deep water. The deep and clear water makes the beach of Ertebølle a good diving spot. With a little patience, it is possible to find historical fossils here.
A lovely beach with a sandy bottom and shallow water is available by Trend, about 3 km north of Ertebølle. This beach is very suitable for children.
Nature
 From the hill 'Ertebølle Bjerg' you can enjoy the scenic view of the Liim Fiord.
The forest 'Trend Skov' by the village Trend, contains a royal hunting lodge and many good walking paths.
The stream 'Trend Å' winds from Vester Hornum towards the Liim Fiord and is very popular among anglers.
The plantations 'Urhehøj' and 'Myrhøj' are former culture forests, but today the plantations are untouched primeval forests and very popular excursion spots. 'Hyllebjerg Bakker' is a lovely and hilly nature landscape with good walking paths. With its lakes and meadows, the area is a favourite spot for migratory bird and an Eldorado for ornithologists. Enjoy the view of Himmerland and the Liim Fiord from the top of the hills.
From Rønbjerg (12 km) you can go with the ferry to the small island Livø. The island is traffic-free and offers a scenic nature with large oak forests, more marked walking paths, cliffs, a rich animal life with i.a. seals as well as a quite distinctive peace.
Activities
By Gatten near Farsø you will find one of Northern Europe's largest and most scenic golf courses, Himmerland Golf & Country Club.
Anglers will find good opportunities in the lake 'Sjørup Sø', in the stream 'Trend Å', in the Liim Fiord as well as in the Put & Take fishponds of the area.
By the holiday centre 'Rønbjerg Feriecenter' you can make use of a subtropical water world and a variety of other activities for both children and adults (for payment).
Experience the lovely nature at close range along the many bicycle and walking paths of the area.
On the Liim Fiord it is possible to windsurf and sail with both motor and canvas.
Furthermore, a bowling alley, an indoor go-cart track, a glider club and 2 marinas are available in the area.
Worth a visit
 The Ertebølle culture bear witness of the settlements around the Liim Fiord during the stone age, more than 6,000 years ago. The first kitchen midden was dug out in the year 1890 by Ertebølle. The stone age centre 'Stenaldercentret' informs of the stone age society through interesting exhibitions and workshops.
The impressive three-winged mediaeval monastery 'Vitskøl Kloster' from the year 1157 is situated by the bay 'Bjørnsholm Bugt'. Here it is possible to experience the church ruin, the herb garden and the square with the beautiful buildings.
The manor house museum 'Hessel' is situated on the peninsular Louns by Hvalpsund (18 km).
The fortification 'Aggersborg' from the year 980 is one of the largest ring castles in Denmark with traces of 48 long houses. The viking castle is very strategically situated by the narrowest part of the Liim Fiord (25 km).
Excursion spots
The island Fur, which is situated opposite Trend, offers diversified and distinctive landscapes, which is characterized by level moors, lakes, fields, hills, steep coastal cliffs, forests and moler graves.
The flower park 'Jesperhus Blomsterpark' on the Liim Fiord island Mors is the largest flower park in Scandinavia with colourful flower arrangements, jungle zoo with i.a. beautiful tropical birds, pirate and play land as well as water world with various activities (46 km).
The lime pit 'Mønsted Kalkgruber' by Stoholm is an endless labyrinth of 2 km illuminated mine passages with both large caves and narrow corridors. Once every hour a show is put on and lights are reflected in the largest lake of the pit (52 km).
The open-air museum 'Hjerl Hede Frilandsmuseum' near Vinderup is an interesting and lifelike museum for the whole family. See among other things how the daily life in the country 150 years ago is vitalized (63 km).
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