Veflinge
Village in Denmark
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Veflinge is a village, with a population of 859 (1 January 2025),[1] in Nordfyn Municipality, Region of Southern Denmark in Denmark. It is situated on the island of Funen 6 km northwest of Morud, 7 km west of Søndersø, 20 km northwest of Odense and 13 km southeast of Bogense.
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| Coordinates: 55°28′26″N 10°9′35″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark |
| Municipality | Nordfyn Municipality |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 859 |
Veflinge Church, built in the 12th century, is located to the north in the old part of the village.[2]
History
Etymology
The name Veflinge is derived from the old Danish word wifl, which means throwing spear. It is believed that this indicates that the terrain has a spear-like shape.[3]
The Northwest Funen Railway
Veflinge was a railway town on the Northwest Funen Railway from 1911–66, when the line was closed. The train station was built about 1 km south of the original village, and the former stationbuilding still remain in existence. The new settlement nearby grew towards the north and later merged with the old village.[3]