Ruds Vedby

Ruds Vedby, in Sorø Municipality, is a small town located on the railway between Tølløse and Høng in West Zealand, eastern Denmark. Ruds Vedby is 18 kilometres north of Slagelse, 8 kilometres west of Dianalund and 20 kilometres north-west of Sorø. As of 1 January 2020, the population was 1,771.[3]

Ruds Vedby

Ruds Vedby
Ruds Vedby
Ruds Vedby
Location in Denmark
Coordinates: 55°32′30″N 11°22′33″E
CountryDenmark
RegionZealand (Sjælland)
MunicipalitySorø
Current municipality2007-01-01
Government
 • LokalrådsformandIngse Rasmussen[1][2]
Area
 • Urban
0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
Population
 (2020-01-01)
 • Urban
1,771
 • Urban density4,100/sq mi (1,600/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (CEST)

History

It takes its name after Vedbygård manor, to which it owes its existence, and the Rud family who owned from 1421 until 1671 (Rud's Vedby).[4]

Attractions

Transport

Ruds Vedby station is located on the Høng–Tølløse railway line. Train service is operated by the railway company Lokaltog A/S.

References


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