Ranum

History

Ranum was established around the year 1100 and has been an attractive village throughout the last millennium. Ranum is famous for its educational heritage. The first teaching college (lærer seminarium) was established in 1848. The college was closed in 1994 and was a part of VIA University College until 2011. The historic premises is today a part of Ranum Efterskole. Ranum Efterskole is one of the largest efterskoles in Denmark, boarding and teaching more than 400 students every year. Ranum International Summer School is a summer camp of this school which attracts students all over the world. Vildsted Lake, one of Denmark's biggest nature rehabilitation projects, is located next to Ranum. Vildsted Lake and meadows covers in total 913 hectares and was established (re-created) in 2002–2006. Vildsted Lake is a unique nature resort and resting place for migrating birds. Over 200 bird species have been observed over the past ten years in the lake's southern part. In late summer, you can witness the "Black Sun" phenomenon, when large flocks of starlings roost in the reed beds.