Askov, Denmark

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Askov
Town
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Askov
Location in Region of Southern Denmark
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Askov
Askov (Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°28′20″N9°5′40″E / 55.47222°N 9.09444°E / 55.47222; 9.09444
Country Denmark
Region Southern Denmark
Municipality Vejen Municipality
Area
  Urban
1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2025) [1]
   Urban
1,974
  Urban density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-6600 Vejen

Askov is a small town, with a population of 1,974 (1 January 2025), [1] in Vejen Municipality, Southern Denmark Region in Denmark.

Askov is located just west of Vejen. The two towns are separated by a few hundred meters of open land and are connected by a combined road and bicycle path with street lights.

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Askov Church

Askov Church and Askov Højskole are located in the town.

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The Poul la Cour Museum in Askov

The Poul la Cour Museum, established in 2000, is located in the original laboratories of the inventor Poul la Cour. [2]

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