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Birkholm is a small Danish island off the southern coast of Funen in Ærø Municipality. With an area of just 0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi), as of 1 January 2010 it has a population of 10.[1] The flat, low-lying island is just over 2 km (1 mi) long and 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) above sea level at its highest point, though the protective dykes are 2.8 metres (9 ft 2 in) high. It can be reached by post boat from Marstal on Ærø in 25 minutes.[2]

Birkholm
Houses on Birkholm
Birkholm
Geography
LocationBaltic Sea
Area0.92 km2 (0.36 sq mi)
Administration
Denmark
RegionSouth Denmark Region
MunicipalityÆrø Municipality
Demographics
Population10 (2010)
Pop. density10.9/km2 (28.2/sq mi)

History


Birkholm is first mentioned in King Valdemar's census book in 1231. At the time, the woody, unpopulated island served as a royal hunting ground. The first inhabitants probably arrived in the 13th century.

Agriculture used to be the main occupation on Birkholm, although there was also fishing. In 1870, there were 89 people living there. The village had a school (until 1976) and a grocer.[3]

In 1872 and 1874, the island was flooded during storms, the only dry spot being Hylsbanken. There was yet another disaster in 1876 when all but two of the houses burnt down.[2]


Birkholm today


Cattle grazing on Birkholm
Cattle grazing on Birkholm

Agricultural activity on the island ceased in the 1990s. The fields were unattended although sheep and cattle continued to graze there. Thorn bushes and wild roses spread everywhere. However, since 2003 the situation has improved as the inhabitants have started to take control. In 2004, a cattle barge was put into service by the authorities, allowing cattle to be moved to the islands for grazing during the summer. Most of the houses on the island are now used for holiday rentals, some all the year round. Those still living on Birkholm all the year round appear to have formed their own independent community.[2]


Notable people



See also



References


  1. "Danmarks Statistik." Retrieved 25 June 2010.
  2. "Birkholm" Archived 2012-03-08 at the Wayback Machine, Sysforfyn.dk (in Danish) Retrieved 25 June 2010
  3. Danmarks Småøer. Politiken Håndbøger. ISBN 87-567-6065-5.


На других языках


[de] Birkholm (Insel)

Birkholm ist eine dänische Insel südlich von Fünen.
- [en] Birkholm

[es] Birkholm

Birkholm es una isla perteneciente al municipio danés de Ærø. Birkholm está ubicada entre las islas de Tåsinge, Strynø y Hjortø.

[fr] Birkholm

Birkholm est une île du Danemark situé entre les îles de Fyn et de Ærø.



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