| Country | Denmark |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern Denmark |
| Municipality | Faaborg-Midtfyn |
| Area urban | 5.2 km² |
| Population as of | 2025 |
| Population urban | 6822 |
| Gender [1] | 3292 males and 3530 females |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Coordinates | 55°14′15″N 10°28′49″E |
| Postal code | DK-5750 Ringe |
Ringe is a town with a population of 6,822 (1 January 2025)[2] on Funen in southern 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]
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 font, 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" (in Danish). www.rynkeby.dk. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "Ringe Museum". www.ringemuseum.dk. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ "Det sker i Ringe Kirke" (in Danish). Ringe Sogn. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ "Renovering af kirketårn i 2021" (in Danish). Ringe Sogn. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Christensen, Jens & Albertsen, Niels (2022). "Ringe Sø DK.pdf"