Practical Information a-z
Nice to know when you are staying in the area and have acute need of help.
Alcohol and tobacco to youth
In Denmark the age limit for buying beer and wine is 16 years. The age limit for buying tobacco and stronger alcohol above 16.5 % is 18 years.
Water safety tips
Follow the WATER SAFETY TIPS
· Never swim alone
· Learn to swim and dive safely and correctly
· Swim only where it is permitted
· Do not go further into the ocean than waist
· Dive head first only where th...
Camping gas
In Vejen Kommune camping gas in bottles is sold at the following places:
Holme Å Camping, Torpet 6, 6682 Hovborg, +45 75 39 67 77
OK Servicecenter, Energivej 2, 6670 Holsted, +45 75 39 19 95
Foldingbro...
Bike repair shops
In Vejen Kommune you find the following bike repair shops:
Vejen:
New Bike Shop, Søndergade 7-9, 6600 Vejen, +45 75 36 45 00
Brørup:
FF cykler, Ribevej 25, 6650 Brørup, +45 28 34 75 88
Rødding:
Cykel...
Treasure trove
Treasure troves are objects from the past. If they have historic value or are made of valuable material, they belong to the Danish state. Therefore, objects found (also coins) have to be handed in to ...
Animals in need
If you find wild animals or other animals that need care, you can call Dyrenes Beskyttelses Vagtcentral - Animal Rescue Center – phone No 1812. The lines are open 24 hours and 7 days a week.
Wild anim...
Veterinarians
Veterinarians (small animals) in Vejen Kommune:
Vejen Dyrehospital, Østergade 12, 6600 Vejen, +45 75 55 56 59
Dyrlægeteamet Sydvet, Åløkke 3, 6630 Rødding, +45 74 25 25 25
Dyrlægerne Univet, Jernba...
Facts, Vejen Municipality
Area: 814 km2
Population: 42.800 (on 1 January 2024)
Towns: Vejen, Brørup, Holsted, Rødding, Jels
Nature: Several small rivers rise and run through Vejen Kommune: Kongeåen, which i.a. rises in Ga...
Fishing Licence
If you are angling with a fishing-rod and you are between 18 and 65 years of age, you have to buy a fishing licence. It is available online on www.fisketegn.dk - english version . In most places you a...
Public holidays in Denmark
Public holidays in 2024:
New Years Day: January 1st, 2024
Maundy Thursday: March 28th, 2024
Good Friday: March 29th, 2024
Easter Sunday: April 1st, 2024
Easter Monday: April 2nd, 2024
Constitution Day: Ju...
Charging stations
You find charging stations for electric cars in the following places in Vejen Kommune https://chargefinder.com/ - search for Vejen, Brørup, Holsted, Hovborg, Jels etc.
Natur - hvor må du færdes?
I offentligt ejede skove
I Naturstyrelsens skove og i skove ejet af offentlige stiftelser, kommuner, andre statsinstitutioner eller folkekirken må du færdes hele døgnet. Du kan som regel kende Natursty...
Duty Doctor
Outside opening hours of the local doctors, you can reach a doctor on duty on phone +45 70 11 07 07.
If the doctor estimates that you need further examination, it will take place here:
Sydvestjysk S...
Public Transportation
Buses:
Sydtrafik is in charge of all the buses Vejen Kommune.
You find timetables here: https://www.sydtrafik.dk/koreplaner-trafikinfo/find-koreplan/?text=Vejen
Trafikoplysningen (traffic informati...
Police
Call 114 when you need assistance from the police – you will be connected to the nearest manned police station.
See more: https://politi.dk/syd-og-soenderjyllands-politi
Post Office
Post office:
Vejen: Lindetorvet 2, 6600 Vejen (at Løvbjerg)
Post offices with limited services:
Posthus:
Vejen: Lindetorvet 2, 6600 Vejen (ved Løvbjerg)
Posthuse med udvalgte ydelser:
Askov: To...
Accident and emergency department
Always call +45 70 11 07 07 before going somewhere.
The nurse or doctor answering your call will, depending on the situation,
- make an appointment for you with the emergency room/urgent care clinic
- ...
Lost items
If you have lost valuables like jewelry, hearing aids or the like, DcH, Denmark's Civil Dog Guide Service can help. Call +45 71 10 40 69 for a good track dog. It is free to use the service.
Emergency dental
Call +45 9944 0809 (Region Syddanmark) between 9.00 and 12.00 hours if you need immediate treatment that cannot wait until the local practising dentists open.
Place of treatment: Regionstandplejen, S...
Time Zones
Denmark is 1 hour ahead of GMT – Greenwich Mean Time.
Danish summer time /daylight savings time
As from the night between Saturday and Sunday in the last weekend of March until the last weekend of Octo...
Currency Exchange
Hæveautomater:
Vejen:
Danske Bank, Nørregade 5, 6600 Vejen (DKK and Euro)
Sydbank, Søndergade 5, 6600 Vejen (DKK and Euro)
Nordea, Rådhuspassagen 2, 6600 Vejen (DKK and Euro)
Frøs Sparekasse, Nørregade 1...
Roadside Service
If you need roadside assistance please call Falck, tel. +45 70 10 20 30, or Dansk Autohjælp, tel. +45 70 10 80 90.
Opening Hours
Grocery shops are usually open every day from 9.00 to approx. 19.00 hours, the small ones until 21.00 hours. Specialty shops are usually open from 10.00 to 17.30 hours on weekdays, on Saturdays from 1...
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VisitVejen on Facebook
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Where do I find the touristinformation?
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