Elling | |
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Village | |
Location of Elling on a Map of Denmark |
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Country | Denmark |
Region | North Denmark Region |
Municipality | Frederikshavn Municipality |
Parish | Elling Parish |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 1,195 |
Elling is a village with a population of 1,195 (1 January 2014) 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.
In 1938, a naturally mummified human body was found in a bog near Elling, dubbed Elling Woman.
Both the internationally renowned actress Connie Nielsen and the team handball player Lotte Kiærskou grew up in the town.
Coordinates: 57°28′00″N 10°29′00″E / 57.46667°N 10.48333°E