World Heritage at the island Fur
Fur – an island with World Heritage potential
The island of Fur in the Limfjord holds a unique geological story. Its clay cliffs and landscape reveal 55 million years of Earth’s history and dramatic climate shifts. Since 1919, the island’s economy has been shaped by the moler industry, which remains a key part of Fur’s identity.
The Limfjord island Fur tells a unique story. The scenery of the island is so special that it candidate for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Cliffs, rocks, and scenery tell a story about the passage of time and extreme climate changes caused by volcanic power. The moler of Fur dates 55 million years back in time and can be characterized as sedimentary.
In 1919 the first mining of the moler started and since then the story of the Modern island Fur has focused on the moler industry. Initially the moler was exported raw, but today the main part of the moler is processed at the island and the moler industry has developed to become an essential factor in the economy of Fur. Moler is used for coating, isolation and absorption.