Southern Denmark

Southern Denmark is an administrative region spanning multiple municipalities across South Jutland and Funen. The area is administered from Vejle and forms a significant part of the country's economic and geographic structure.

The region was created through Denmark's 2007 municipal reform, which merged earlier districts and streamlined administrative structures. This reorganization was part of a broader modernization of local government across the country.

The region is home to North Schleswig Germans, a German-speaking minority community that has maintained its language and customs across generations. This presence shapes local cultural life and adds a cross-border dimension to the area's identity.

The Great Belt provides a fixed link connecting the region to Zealand and surrounding areas. Local transport operators like Sydtrafik and Fynbus manage the public transit system throughout the region.

The region has a long history as a borderland between Denmark and Germany, which continues to shape its identity today. This geographical position has made it a place where cross-cultural exchange naturally unfolds.

Location: Denmark

Inception: January 1, 2007

Capital city: Vejle

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Reference: 1083

Shares border with: Central Denmark, Schleswig-Holstein

Website: https://regionsyddanmark.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.33333,9.66667

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:43