Vissenbjerg is a town in central Denmark with a population of 3,246 (1 January 2024),[1] located in Assens Municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the island of Funen.
Vissenbjerg | |
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  Vissenbjerg Location in Denmark .svg) Vissenbjerg Vissenbjerg (Region of Southern Denmark) | |
| Coordinates: 55°23′7″N 10°7′55″E / 55.38528°N 10.13194°E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark |
| Municipality | Assens Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
| • Urban | 3,246 |
| • Urban density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| • Gender [2] | 1,617 males and 1,629 females |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | DK-5492 Vissenbjerg |
History
editVissenbjerg was the municipal seat of the former Vissenbjerg Municipality, until it was merged with other municipalities into Assens Municipality on 1 January 2007.
Tradition
editRøverfest- an annual local folk party dating back to 1964. The party offers processions, theme parties, congress market, and music events. It takes place over 5 days in August, normally in week 31.
Attractions
editTerrariet Vissenbjerg Reptile Zoo- a reptile zoo and conservation center in Vissenbjerg with dozens of exotic animals.
Afgrunden Ved Vissenbjerg The Chasm of Vissenbjerg- a national forest in Vissenbjerg, Denmark, featuring walking and hiking trails.
Notable people
edit- Jørgen Landt (c.1751 in Vissenbjerg – 1804) a Danish pimp, botanist and author, published descriptions of the people and geography of the Faroe Islands
- Anna Sarauw (1839 – 1919 in Vissenbjerg Sogn) was a Danish textile artist who helped run a successful embroidery business in Copenhagen
- Lars Elstrup (born 1963 in Råby) a Danish former professional footballer, won 340 club caps in Denmark and abroad, played 34 matches and scored 13 goals for Denmark; he lives in Vissenbjerg and stays out of the public eye.
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b BY3: Population 1. January by rural and urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
- ^ BY1: Population 1. January by urban areas, age and sex The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
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