We actually have a lot to be proud of in Lemvig. More than most people might think. We just don't talk about it very often – showing off isn't really our style.

But we're doing well. Lemvig regularly ranks highly in national surveys and statistics. We are among Denmark's best-performing municipalities when it comes to financial management and public services. We are also among the best at creating local growth. And according to parents themselves, our children attend some of Denmark's best public schools.

Yes, things may be a little further apart here. The landscapes are wider, and the winds are stronger.

But that's part of what makes Lemvig so special – and makes it all worth it.