Tommerup Stationsby

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Tommerup Stationsby is a town on the island of Funen, Denmark. Its population numbered 2,462 as of January 2024.

Economy

Most villagers work in the more urbanised areas. Cattle are raised. Tommerup is home to a stone factory. Because of clay shortages, this factory mainly produces specialized ceramic products, such as a vase, five metres high, which was exhibited at the World's Fair in Sevilla, in 1992.

History

In 1996, Tommerup Stationsby declared itself Cultural Village of Europe. In 1999, it became part of the European network known as Cultural Villages of Europe.

Transport

A train station in Tommerup, run by DSB offers departures once an hour for Fredericia, and on to cities such as Aalborg and Aarhus. One departure/hour travels to the third biggest city in Denmark, Odense, which offers service to Copenhagen.

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