Thorvald Hansen's Tower
in Byrum on Læsø
Built in 1926, 17 metres high and a landmark for Byrum.
Constructed from handmade stones by clog maker, bicycle repairman
and former sailor Thorvald Hansen.
Visit Thorvald Hansen's Tower
Læsø offers many attractions of widely varying kinds – often related to nature, gastronomy or culture.
In terms of architecture, Læsø is world-famous for its well-preserved seaweed roofs, and then there is Thorvald Hansen's tower in the middle of the island in Byrum.
Feel free to stop by and take a tour of the tower – the entrance fee is symbolic, just as it was when Thorvald himself was the tower keeper...
Thorvald Hansen's tower is aptly located on Thorvald Hansensvej right in the middle of Byrum – behind the bicycle repair shop, the museum and close to Mejeripladsen. Parking is available nearby.
The story about Thorvald
Thorvald Hansen was a unique figure of his time – and also left behind a fine legacy.
The construction
"One day in 1926, Thorvald Hansen is lying on his hill in Byrum and realises that, unlike when he was a child, he can no longer see the whole island, but only the roofs of the houses in Byrum and a few trees here and there. Thorvald wants to get a better view of Læsø and decides to build himself a tower."
Images from Thorvald's Tower
Here are some pictures – more will follow soon...
