Tårs

Tårs is a Danish town with a population of 1,839 situated in Vendsyssel, the northern part of Jutland. Tårs is a part of 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.

Notable people

Eigil Nielsen a Danish footballer who played as a midfielder, mainly in Switzerland
Sisse Fisker a Danish TV presenter