Ringe, Denmark
Ringe is a town with a population of 6,729 (1 January 2024)[2] on Funen in central Denmark. It is the seat of Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality and was the seat of the now abolished Ringe municipality. The main office of Rynkeby Foods, a major Danish producer of juice and squash, is located in Ringe.[3]
Ringe | |
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Ringe Church. | |
Ringe Location in Denmark Ringe Ringe (Region of Southern Denmark) | |
| Coordinates: 55°14′15″N 10°28′49″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark |
| Municipality | Faaborg-Midtfyn |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
| • Urban | 6,729 |
| • Urban density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) |
| • Gender [1] | 3,235 males and 3,494 females |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | DK-5750 Ringe |
Landmarks
Museum
The Ringe Museum is the only existing museum in the town and is a vast part of its cultural history.[4]
In 1704, the building was constructed as a school, with many improvements and adjustments being made in 1737.[4] The museum is run by Midtfyns Museumsforening and is funded by Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune, who owns the building itself.[4]
The museum has two interiors (bedroom and living room), an extensive array of historical weaponry and a broad collection of tools representing numerous crafts.[4] It hosts many exhibitions often, showcasing the museum's collection.[4]
Church
The town is home to the Ringe Church, which was constructed around the year 1200.[5] The church itself has an armory, altar, pulpit, baptismal front, burial chapel, an organ, a broad set of art, and memorial plaques and stones.[5] Today, it is home to many activities, such as musical performances, wedding parades, and baptisms.[5]
The church tower is under renovation since 25 April 2021.[6]
Lake
The Ringe Sø is a popular attraction in the town.[7] It is a shallow lake home to numerous species, such as the Red-necked grebe, Eurasian coot, Common moorhen, Mallard, and Greylag goose.[7]
After the last glacial period ended, a glacier from Munen melted and formed the lake.[7]
Notable people
- Jens Laursøn Emborg (born 1876 in Ringe – 1957) an organist and composer
- Erik Eriksen (born 1902 in Brangstrup – 1972) 15th Prime Minister of Denmark, 1950–1953
- Aksel Bender Madsen (born 1916 in Ringe – 2000) a Danish modern furniture designer
- Egon Madsen (born 1942) dancer
- Henriette Bonde-Hansen (born 1963 in Rudme) a Danish operatic soprano
- Anne Sofie Madsen (born 1979 in Ringe) an avant-garde fashion designer
Sport
- Johannes Gandil (born 1873 in Ringe – 1956) an amateur footballer, team silver medallist at the 1908 Summer Olympics
- Palle Lykke (born 1936 in Ringe – 2013) a cyclist, competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics
- Thierry Tribondeau (born 1962 in Ringe) a French bobsledder
- Ann Spejlsgaard (born 1978 in Ringe) a sport shooter, selected for the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Niclas Kirkeløkke (born 1994 in Ringe) a handball player
References
- BY1: Population 1. January by urban areas, age and sex The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
- BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
- "Rynkeby | Forside". www.rynkeby.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- "Ringe Museum". www.ringemuseum.dk. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- "Det sker i Ringe Kirke". Ringe Sogn (in Danish). Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- "Renovering af kirketårn i 2021". Ringe Sogn (in Danish). Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- Christensen, Jens; Albertsen, Niels (2022). "Ringe Sø DK.pdf" (PDF).