Virksund is situated in a quiet and scenic area, directly by the Liim Fiord.
 From Virksund you can enjoy the view of the broad 'Louns Bredning' and the preserved nature area 'Ulbjerg Klint'. By Virksund you will find a small fishing hamlet, a lovely sandy beach as well as a marina with a cosy atmosphere. It is possible to buy groceries and dine in Virksund. The nearest larger town is Skive, which is situated 18 km from here.
Beach
The 20 m wide and 2 km long bathing beach in the bay by Virksund is a lovely sandy beach with small rocks. The beach is very suitable for children, as the water is shallow by the edge. The bottom is sandy with a few rocks, and the water is clean and almost always clear. The conditions for windsurfing are good here - no matter if you are a beginner or an experienced surfer.
Nature
 The nature in the central part of the Liim Fiord area by Virksund is varied and unspoiled with a rich animal life. The area is abounding in water and has more streams as well as a large lake 'Flynder Sø'.
It is often possible to observe seals in the inlet between the beach and the dam by Virksund.
The preserved nature area 'Ulbjerg Klint' by Virksund has a steep cliff, which leads directly down into the inlet.
'Knuden' is a small island, which you are able to walk out to, and here you can enjoy the unspoiled nature and experience both wading birds and perhaps seals.
Good nature experiences await you in the forest 'Kvindskarp Skov' by the manor house 'Ørslev Kloster'.
Activities
A minigolf course is available in Virksund. The nearest golf course is situated 5 km from Virksund.
Coastal fishing is a very popular activity around here. Furthermore, it is possible to fish in the streams 'Simested Å', 'Karup Å', 'Skals Å', 'Trend Å' and 'Lærkenfeldt Å' as well as in the lake 'Flynder Sø'.
The area offers good conditions for windsurfers at all levels. The water by 'Ulbjerg Klint' is shallow and therefore suitable for beginners, whereas the waves are higher by Lundø, which attracts the more skilled surfers.
Worth a visit
 Experience the processing of amber in the amber grindery 'Virksund Ravsliberi'.
The area is rich in old manor houses. 'Staarup Hovedgaard' is the oldest estate of the area and here you will find exhibitions with i.a. antiquities and art.
The convent 'Ørslev Kloster' has its own church, park, forests and fields. Here you will also find a nature path as well as a small exhibition, which informs of the story of the convict.
By 'Taarupgaard' 2 walking paths are available, and from here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the scenic inlet 'Hjarbæk Fjord'.
Excursion spots
Visit the scenically situated Skive, which is rich in museums and galleries. Here you will also find a charming marina, a cosy pedestrian street and good shopping possibilities (18 km).
The lime pit 'Mønsted Kalkgruber' by Stoholm is an endless labyrinth of 2 km illuminated mine corridors with both large caves and narrow galleries (21 km).
The island Fur offers diversified and distinctive landscapes, which are characterized by level moors, lakes, fields, hills, steep coastal cliffs, forests and moler graves (32 km).
The mediaeval castle 'Spøttrup Middelalderslot' by Skive contains a castle museum (35 km).
The open-air museum 'Hjerl Hede Frilandsmuseum' is an interesting and lifelike museum for the whole family. See how the daily life in the country 150 years ago is vitalized (41 km).
The flower park 'Jesperhus Blomsterpark' is a large flower park with colourful flower arrangements, jungle zoo, beautiful tropical birds, play land, and water world (46 km).
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