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Ballerup is a Danish town, seat of the Ballerup Municipality, in the Region Hovedstaden. There are approximately 25 schools in Ballerup Municipality. Ballerup has its own educational institution specialized in the study, training and research of music. It is twinned with East Kilbride in Scotland.
Key Information
Geography
[edit]The town is situated in the north-western suburbs of Copenhagen and is part of Copenhagen's urban area.
Sport
[edit]Track cycling
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Ballerup Super Arena is the velodrome of Ballerup. It hosted the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2002, 2010 and 2024 as well as many rounds of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics.
Notable people
[edit]- Paul Høm (1905 in Ballerup – 1994), a Danish artist of religious paintings and brightly coloured stained glass windows
Sport
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- Karin Deleurand (born 1959 in Ballerup), a Danish former swimmer, competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics
- Dennis Otzen Jensen (born 1974 in Ballerup), a Danish former freestyle and butterfly swimmer, competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Matti Breschel (born 1984 in Ballerup), a Danish retired professional road racing cyclist
- Nikola Aistrup (born 1987 in Ballerup), a Danish former professional racing cyclist
- Nicolai Jørgensen (born 1991 in Ballerup), a Danish professional footballer with 240 club caps and 41 for Denmark
- Nicolai Boilesen (born 1992 in Ballerup), a Danish footballer with 140 club caps
- Julie Finne-Ipsen (born 1995 in Ballerup), a Danish badminton player
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
External links
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Ballerup is a suburban municipality in the Capital Region of Denmark, situated about 15 kilometers northwest of central Copenhagen, encompassing an area that has evolved from rural farming villages with Stone Age roots into a modern hub blending urban, business, and natural elements.[1][2][3]
With a population estimated at 52,939 as of 2025, Ballerup serves as an administrative seat and features a diverse economy driven by a high concentration of private-sector jobs and companies, contributing significantly to the region's GDP.[4][1][5]
The municipality is renowned for its business-friendly environment, including the Lautruphøj district—often called the "Danish Silicon Valley"—which hosts innovation in life sciences, technology, and other industries, alongside over 4,900 municipal employees supporting public services.[1][5][6]
Ballerup offers residents and visitors access to excellent transport links with 20 bus routes, including express services, as well as shopping centers, childcare, education through approximately 25 schools, and cultural institutions like the Ballerup Museum, which preserves local history including 19th-century farm life and a notable 1801 fire that impacted early records.[7][8][9]
Post-World War II development transformed the area into a flourishing community with sports facilities, new residential zones, and green spaces, emphasizing sustainable urban planning such as the 15-minute city concept for accessible daily needs.[2][10][11]