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Coordinates: 55°34′20″N 9°8′10″E / 55.57222°N 9.13611°E / 55.57222; 9.13611
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By 1917, Bække had a station on the [[Troldhede]] to [[Kolding]] railway. The railway closed in 1969, but the town still has significance as a hub for bus services. The church, school and most shops are in the middle of the city linked to the main street, Søndergade-Nørregade.
By 1917, Bække had a station on the [[Troldhede]] to [[Kolding]] railway. The railway closed in 1969, but the town still has significance as a hub for bus services. The church, school and most shops are in the middle of the city linked to the main street, Søndergade-Nørregade.


In recent years Bække has experienced an increase in tourism, based on the Hærvejen route and the river Holme Å. The square at the bus station has also been redeveloped with a modern sculpture by Niels Aage Schmidt symbolizing the Hærvejen.
In recent years Bække has experienced an increase in tourism, based on the Hærvejen route and the river Holme Å. The square at the bus station has also been redeveloped with a modern sculpture by Niels Aage Schmidt symbolizing the [[Hærvejen]].


Bække has distinctive historic architecture with several landmark buildings.
Bække has distinctive historic architecture with several landmark buildings.

<gallery>
File:BækkeStationVejsideNV.JPG|The former railway station
File:Bække Kro.jpg|The inn
File:Bække gamle rutebilstation.jpg|The former bus station, which now serves as a tourist office and small museum related to Hærvejen
File:Bækkestenen 1 a.jpg|Runestone from 900-950 in front of the church
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
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{{commons category|Bække}}
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* [http://www.vejen.dk/ Vejen Municipality]
* [http://www.vejen.dk/ Vejen Municipality]



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[[Category:Cities and towns in the Region of Southern Denmark]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in the Region of Southern Denmark]]
[[Category:Vejen Municipality]]

Latest revision as of 22:10, 1 May 2024

Bække
Town
Bække Church
Bække Church
Bække is located in Region of Southern Denmark
Bække
Bække
Coordinates: 55°34′20″N 9°8′10″E / 55.57222°N 9.13611°E / 55.57222; 9.13611
CountryDenmark
RegionSouthern Denmark
MunicipalityVejen
Area
 • Urban
0.76 km2 (0.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Urban
1,040
 • Urban density1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6622

Bække is a town in Vejen Municipality, Southern Denmark.

Bække grew up around the road between Ribe and Vejle. The road roughly follows the course of the historic Hærvejen or Ox Road past the church and inn.[2] At an early stage the city extended along the old road and another parallel to the main street. The city currently has a compact form.

By 1917, Bække had a station on the Troldhede to Kolding railway. The railway closed in 1969, but the town still has significance as a hub for bus services. The church, school and most shops are in the middle of the city linked to the main street, Søndergade-Nørregade.

In recent years Bække has experienced an increase in tourism, based on the Hærvejen route and the river Holme Å. The square at the bus station has also been redeveloped with a modern sculpture by Niels Aage Schmidt symbolizing the Hærvejen.

Bække has distinctive historic architecture with several landmark buildings.

References[edit]

  1. ^ BY3: Population 1st January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. ^ "Destination Hærvejen". Retrieved 2016-02-16.

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