Definition of Himmerland

Himmerland is a district in north-eastern Jutland, Denmark. It is delimited in the north and the west by the Limfjord, in the east by Kattegatt, and in the south by the Mariager Fjord. The largest city is Aalborg, and the most important smaller towns are Hobro, Aars, Løgstør, Støvring and Nibe. In north-eastern Himmerland is the Lille Vildmose, Denmarks largest high bog, which has a rich population of wild birds.