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Vejen with a population of 10,361 (1 January 2024) is the main town in Vejen Municipality, Denmark.
Geography
The town is situated in the Danish region of Syddanmark between the cities of Kolding and Esbjerg. It is a railway town located at the railway line between Kolding and Esbjerg.
Attractions
The Vejen Art Museum specializes in works from the end of the 19th century in styles including Symbolism and Art Nouveau.
Economy
The food industry is a major employer. Major companies include Eurofins Steins Laboratorium, with 425 employees (2015), Danish Crown and Aquapris, a manufacturer of fish products.
Transport
Vejen is served by Vejen railway station, located on the Lunderskov–Esbjerg railway line. The station offers direct InterCity services to Copenhagen and Esbjerg as well as regional train services to Fredericia and Esbjerg.
Notable people
Niels Hansen Jacobsen (1861 in Vejen – 1941) a Danish sculptor and ceramist
Peter Petersen (1892 in Vejen – 1964) a sports shooter, competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics
Arne Petersen (1913 in Vejen – 1990) a cyclist, competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
Ingrid Vang Nyman (1916 in Vejen – 1959) a Danish illustrator of the Pippi Longstocking books
Andrea Elisabeth Rudolph (born 1976 in Vejen) a Danish TV and radio host
References
External links
Media related to Vejen at Wikimedia Commons
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