Vissenbjerg

Vissenbjerg is a town in central Denmark with a population of 3,233 (1 January 2020),[1] located in Assens municipality (formerly Vissenbjerg municipality) in Region of Southern Denmark on the island of Funen.

History

Vissenbjerg is located in the Assens municipality, which was founded in the early 13th century.

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.

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 1st January, by urban areas The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark

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