Tornby, Denmark Explained

Tornby, Denmark should not be confused with Törnby.

Settlement Type:Village
Tornby
Pushpin Map:Denmark North Jutland Region#Denmark
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in North Jutland Region
Coordinates:57.5281°N 9.9492°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Denmark
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:North Jutland Region
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Hjørring Municipality
Population As Of:2024
Population Urban:983
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:DK-9850 Hirtshals

Tornby is a small railway town in Hjørring Municipality in North Jutland Region, Denmark. As of 1 January 2024, it has the population of 983.[1] It is located in the north-western part of the Vendsyssel district between the towns of Hjørring and Hirtshals.

Tornby Church is located in the western part of the town.[2]

The town is served by Tornby railway station, located on the railway line between Hirtshals and Hjørring.[3] The southern part of the village was served by the railway halt Sønderby until 2019.

Notes and References

  1. https://m.statbank.dk/TableInfo/BY3?lang=en BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density
  2. https://www.visit-nordvestkysten.com/northwestcoast/whatson/tornby-kirke-church-gdk594746 Tornby Kirke (Church)
  3. Web site: Standsningssteder på Hirtshalsbanen. Nordjyske Jernbaner. da. 5 May 2021.