Sønder Bjert
Town in Denmark
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Sønder Bjert is a Danish town in the Region of Southern Denmark with a population of 2,315 (1 January 2025).[1] It is located approximately 7 km southeast of Kolding and is a part of Kolding Municipality.
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| Coordinates: 55°27′0″N 9°33′0″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark (Syddanmark) |
| Municipality | Kolding |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2025) | |
| • Urban | 2,315 |
| • Urban density | 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | DK-6091 Bjert |
| Website | www |
Overview
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Sønder Bjert Kirke (Sønder Bjert Church) was built near the end of the 12th century out of stone cut from boulders and originally did not have a tower. The church's roofing consists of lead, which was last renovated in 2000.[2][3]
Sønder Bjert's first inn (Sønder Bjert Kro) was established back in 1759, but the building it currently occupies was built in 1855.[4] In 2002 the inn was renovated to include new meeting and conference facilities.
A local dairy cooperative started production of milk on July 5, 1887, but later closed on November 20, 1958.[5] After short stints as a school furniture workshop and paper processing center, the dairy's former building was refurnished to serve as a cultural and recreation center. In addition, it has an internet cafe which offers introductory computer courses to the retired and elderly.
Famous residents
- A. J. Iversen (1888 in Sønder Bjert - 1979) a Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer
- Holger Lissner (born 1938) a Danish priest and hymn writer, worked in Sønder Bjert 1980–2003
- Villy Søvndal (born 1952) politician, former leader of the Danish Socialist People's Party 2005 to 2012, lives in Sønder Bjert