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Hjarnø is a small Danish island at the mouth of Horsens Fjord on the east coast of Jutland in Hedensted Municipality.GeographyThe island is about long with an area of, and a population of 104 . Its coastline extends 11km and its highest point measures. The land consists mainly of marshes and sandbanks. Hjarnø is surrounded by Hjarnø Sound, where the water is 20- deep. On Hjarnø, the main road runs from the eastern tip of the island to the western one. The road is lined by the island’s farms. The buildings along the road are the oldest on the island, while the newer buildings, dating from the 20th century, are located between the harbor and the church. Within the town, there is a community center, a former dairy, a former school, a campground, a restaurant, and residential houses.EconomyHjarnø’s economy consists mainly of two components: agriculture and tourism. The soil is quite fertile and most of the island is cultivated land. Tourists visiting Hjarnø can engage in a variety of activities, including fishing, swimming, surfing, bird watching, and experiencing the history of the island by visiting its archaeological sites. To reach Hjarnø, Småøernes Færgeselskaber (Small Island Ferries Operators) operates a ferry that runs between Snaptun, located on the mainland, and Hjarnø. The ferry runs 25 times daily. The boat measures 17.9m by 6.3m and was built in 1987.Places of interestChurchThe church on Hjarnø is one of the smallest churches in the country; it currently serves 87 parishioners. The church building appears to date from the 16th century. Although it originally lacked a bell tower, one was added in 1877 with a bell dating from 1425. Within the church, the granite baptismal font is made in the Romanesque style and dates from the 12th century. The altarpiece was carved by Jens Hiernøe in 1805. Hanging from the ceiling, there is also a model Viking ship, which was donated to the church by the Glud Museum in 1955.