Venø

Venø
Venø Church
Venø
Geography
LocationLimfjord
Area6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Highest elevation27 m (89 ft)
Highest pointForstov Bakke
Administration
RegionNorth Jutland Region
MunicipalityStruer Municipality
Demographics
Population165 (2025)
Pop. density25.38/km2 (65.73/sq mi)

Venø is a small Danish island located in Limfjorden in the north of Jutland, 3 kilometres (2 miles) north of Struer. It is 7.5 kilometres (4.7 miles) long and has a maximum width of 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles). With an area of 6.5 square kilometres (2.5 square miles), it has a population of 165 as of 1 January 2025. Since 1958, there has been a ferry service from Venø Odde, the island's most southerly point, over the narrow sound to Kleppen. Venø's highest point, Forstov Bakke, is 27 metres (89 feet) above sea level and has cliffs to the west. The island is a popular holiday destination with good beaches and camping facilities. The only village, Venø By, in the centre of the island has Denmark's smallest church as well as a small fishing harbour which is suitable for pleasure boats.