Tårs

the main street in Tårs

Tårs is a Danish village with a population of 1,932 (1 January 2014)[1] situated in Vendsyssel, the northern part of Jutland. Tårs is a part of the Hjørring municipality.

History

The name of the village probably originates from the Nordic god Thor. The area was in 1264 mentioned as Thorse, which could mean Thor's sanctuary.[2]

References

Coordinates: 57°23′N 10°6′E / 57.383°N 10.100°E / 57.383; 10.100


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