Vissenbjerg

Vissenbjerg
Town
Vissenbjerg is located in Denmark
Vissenbjerg
Vissenbjerg
Location in Denmark
Vissenbjerg is located in Region of Southern Denmark
Vissenbjerg
Vissenbjerg
Vissenbjerg (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°23′7″N 10°7′55″E / 55.38528°N 10.13194°E / 55.38528; 10.13194
CountryDenmark
RegionSouthern Denmark
MunicipalityAssens Municipality
Area
 • Urban
2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Urban
3,246
 • Urban density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
 • Gender [2]
1,617 males and 1,629 females
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-5492 Vissenbjerg

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.

History

Vissenbjerg was the municipal seat of the former Vissenbjerg Municipality, until it was merged with other municipalities into Assens Municipality on 1 January 2007.

Tradition

Røverfest- 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

Terrariet 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

  • 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.

References

  1. ^ a b BY3: Population 1. January by rural and urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. ^ BY1: Population 1. January by urban areas, age and sex The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
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