Svogerslev

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Svogerslev
Svogerslev (Denmark Region Zealand)
Coordinates: 55°38′3″N12°0′49″E / 55.63417°N 12.01361°E / 55.63417; 12.01361
Country Denmark
Region Zealand (Sjælland)
Municipality Roskilde
Area
  Urban
2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
   Urban
4,277
  Urban density2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
  Gender [1]
2,038 males and 2,239 females
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-4000 Roskilde

Svogerslev is a small satellite town located four kilometres west of Roskilde, Denmark. The original village features a village pond, a Romanesque church, one of the smallest in Denmark, and a number of old farm buildings. The historic centre is surrounded by large developments of single family detached homes. As of 1 January 2024, it had a population of 4,277. [2]

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History

The village of Svogerslev seen on an old map Svogerslev old map detail.gif
The village of Svogerslev seen on an old map

The name Svogerslev is mentioned in 1257 as Suauerslef, derived from the old male name Swawar and the suffix -lev. [3] Svogerslev Inn opened some time during the 17th century. In 1727, it became a royal privileged coaching inn. The mail coach paused there to change horses on its way from Roskilde to Hornsherred. The inn was owned by the counts of Ledreborg. Count Holsteinborg closed the inn in 1808. [4]

Toftegarden after The Fire Svogerslev fire toftegarden.png
Toftegården after The Fire

On October 31st, 1914, a massive fire started in Toftegården. It quickly spread throughout the city and burned nine houses to the ground. Due to soldiers being stationed near the city, they came to help put out the fires. A local blacksmith's shop caught fire multiple times, but each time it was saved.

"Brand i Svogerslev" (in Danish). Svogerslev Lokalhistorie.

In the 1970s, Svogerslev was expanded with large areas of single family detached homes.

Today

Svogerslev Church dates from the 12th century. The Romanesque nave was expanded with chancel, tower and porch in the Gothic style in about 1450. The church is one of the smallest in Denmark, seating just 60 people. Svogerslev Inn occupies a set of thatched buildings dating to the late 1600s. It reopened in the 1950s but closed again in July 2020. [5]

The town also has a school with approximately 530 students.

The town has a Netto supermarket, a petrol station and a small shopping centre with a Meny, a bakery, a bar and a hairdresser. A small industrial area is located in the southeastern outskirts. [4]

Surroundings

Svogerslev Lake (Lynghøjsøerne) is located to the southwest of the village. There are also several other smaller lakes in the area.

Notable people

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