Vissenbjerg

Vissenbjerg is a town in central Denmark with a population of 3,214 (1 January 2021),[1] located in Assens Municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the island of Funen.

Vissenbjerg
Town
Vissenbjerg
Location in Denmark
Vissenbjerg
Vissenbjerg (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°23′7″N 10°7′55″E
CountryDenmark
RegionSouthern Denmark
MunicipalityAssens Municipality
Area
 • Urban
2.66 km2 (1.03 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Urban
3,214
 • Urban density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
 • Gender [2]
1,615 males and 1,599 females
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-5492 Vissenbjerg

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. 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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