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Vejen with a population of 10,361 (1 January 2024)[2] is the main town in Vejen Municipality, Denmark.

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Vejen
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Town hall of Vejen
Town hall of Vejen
Vejen is located in Denmark
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Location in Denmark
Vejen is located in Region of Southern Denmark
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Vejen (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55.47736°N 9.13794°E / 55.47736; 9.13794
CountryDenmark
RegionSouthern Denmark (Syddanmark)
MunicipalityVejen
Area
  Urban
8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
  Urban
10,361
  Urban density1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
  Gender[1]
4,973 males and 5,233 females
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-6600 Vejen
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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.[3]

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.[4]

Transport

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Vejen railway station in 2023.

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.[5]

Notable people

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Ingrid Vang Nyman, ca.1935

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