Vejlerne, Protected wetland area in Jammerbugt and Thisted Municipalities, Denmark.
Vejlerne is a protected area with shallow lakes, reed beds, and marshes located between Loennerup Fjord and the Limfjord in northern Jutland. The region covers approximately 150 square kilometers and connects different habitats that support water birds and other wildlife.
In the 1870s, the Danish state planned to drain portions of the Limfjord for agriculture to recover land lost in the conflict with Prussia. These drainage plans were abandoned in 1916, and the area became a protected site instead.
The visitor center along the main road between Thisted and Fjerritslev displays exhibitions about the natural environment and regional characteristics. These displays help people understand how this landscape matters for nature conservation in Denmark.
Access to the area is restricted for general visitors, but observation huts positioned at the edges and along a dam offer wildlife viewing opportunities. The visitor center provides additional information and serves as a good starting point for exploring the region.
The reed beds form the largest collection of their kind in Denmark and provide nesting areas for bitterns, black terns, and greylag geese. These bird species rely on the dense reed marshes for breeding and shelter.
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