Vejen
Vejen is the main town in Vejen Municipality, Denmark, with a population of 10,416.
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, 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 a Danish sculptor and ceramist
- Peter Petersen a sports shooter, competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics
- Arne Petersen a cyclist, competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
- Ingrid Vang Nyman a Danish illustrator of the Pippi Longstocking books
- Andrea Elisabeth Rudolph a Danish TV and radio host