Vissenbjerg

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Vissenbjerg
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Vissenbjerg
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Vissenbjerg
Vissenbjerg (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°23′7″N10°7′55″E / 55.38528°N 10.13194°E / 55.38528; 10.13194
Country Denmark
Region Southern Denmark
Municipality Assens 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 zone UTC+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.

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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 VissenbjergReptile Zoo- a reptile zoo and conservation center in Vissenbjerg with dozens of exotic animals.

Afgrunden Ved VissenbjergThe Chasm of Vissenbjerg- a national forest in Vissenbjerg, Denmark, featuring walking and hiking trails.

Notable people

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References

  1. 1 2 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