Practical Information a-z

Også når du er væk hjemmefra, på weekendtur eller ferie er det vigtigt at sortere dit affald. I Vejen Kommune har vi valgt at gøre det på denne måde: I Vejen Kommune sorterer vi affaldet i 10 affaldstyper i 2 opdelte beholdere:

Call 1-1-2 112 is the number for emergency calls to the police and is only to be used in case of need for emergency responses or mortal danger. If there is no hurry, dial 1-1-4 which is a direct service phone number to the nearest police station.

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.

Vejen Apotek, Mindevej 1, 6600 Vejen, phone +45 75 36 08 88Vejen Trolde Apotek, in Kvickly, Rådhuspassagen 1, 6600 Vejen, open on Sundays Brørup Apotek, Søndergade 17, 6650 Brørup, phone +45 75 38 10 02

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 the water is deep enough· Never swim when under influence of alcohol· Leave the water when you start to feel cold

In Vejen Kommune camping gas in bottles is sold at the following places: Holme Å Camping, Torpet 6, 6682 Hovborg, +45 75 39 67 77OK Servicecenter, Energivej 2, 6670 Holsted, +45 75 39 19 95Foldingbro Camping, Kongeåvej 110, 6650 Brørup, +45 75 38 10 78

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 Holsted: Cykelværksted hos Thomas B. Pedersen, Irisvej 21, 6650 Holsted, +45 51 33 63 41

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 the nearest museum. In Vejen Kommune this is Museet Sønderskov, Sønderskovgårdvej 2, 6650 Brørup, phone +45 75 38 38 66.

Tip is included in the bill at hotels, restaurants, taxis etc.

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.

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, Jernbanegade 10, 6650 Brørup, +45 70 20 21 41

Area: 814 km2 Population:  42.724  (on 1 January 2025) Towns: Vejen, Brørup, Holsted, Rødding, Jels

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 also are to have a pass for a day, week or year for the fishing area in question in order to be allowed to put the fishing line into the water.

In Denmark we fly our flag ”Dannebrog” on the following official flag days:

Vi ønsker, at Vejen Kommune fremstår indbydende for både gæster og borgere. Der kan imidlertid opstå problemer, som vi hos kommunen ikke er opmærksomme på. Vi vil derfor meget gerne høre fra dig, hvis du oplever udfordringer på vores veje og grønne områder.

Public holidays in 2025:

You can find Hotspots with free WiFI numerous places in Vejen Municipality, mostly in connection with the Kongeå Path. -The parking lot at Skodborghus, south of Kongeåen on the road to Haderslev- Frihedsbroen, Frihedsvej 6a, 6630 Rødding- Foldingbro- Villebøl, at the parking lot east of the Kongeå.

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.

International airport in Billund: Passagerterminalen 10, 7190 Billund, phone +45 50 50 50.

I offentligt ejede skoveI Naturstyrelsens skove og i skove ejet af offentlige stiftelser, kommuner, andre statsinstitutioner eller folkekirken må du færdes hele døgnet. Du kan som regel kende Naturstyrelsens skove på de rødmalede pæle, skilte og låger.

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 Sygehus Esbjerg, Finsensgade 325, 6700 Esbjerg, at ”skadestuen” (A&E)

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 information): Tel. +45 70 10 44 10 or ”Rejseplanen”  https://www.rejseplanen.dk/

Free parking in the town centres of Vejen, Børup, Holsted and Rødding and at all attractions and places of accommodation.

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: 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: Torvet 1, 6600 Vejen

In Denmark smoking is banned inside all public buildings, however, you often find special smoking areas. Hotels etc. may offer rooms where smoking is permitted – ask at the place of your stay.

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- ask you to contact the local doctor- call 1-1-2- give medical advice

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.

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, Sundhedshuset Sct. Josephs Hospital, Nørregade 63 A, 6700 Esbjerg.

Fønix Taxa: +45 61 48 14 14Iversen Busser og Taxi: +45 75 38 93 00Solveigs Taxi: +45 74 84 16 68

Denmark is 1 hour ahead of GMT – Greenwich Mean Time.Danish summer time /daylight savings time

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 12, 6600 Vejen (DKK and Euro)

If you need roadside assistance please call Falck, tel. +45 70 10 20 30, or Dansk Autohjælp, tel. +45 70 10 80 90.

In Denmark you are to hold a licence in order to possess fire arms and certain types of knives. The police grant the licences. You are not allowed to carry daggers and knives with blades longer than 12 cm in public places, unless in connection with profession, hunting or fishing.

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 10.00 to 13.00 hours.