Vissenbjerg is a town in central Denmark with a population of 3,246 (1 January 2024), located in Assens Municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the island of Funen.

History

Vissenbjerg was the municipal seat of the former Vissenbjerg Municipality, until it was merged with other municipalities into Assens Municipality on 1 January 2007.

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, normally in week 31.

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