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Ringe is a town with a population of 6,822 (1 January 2025) on Funen in southern Denmark. It is the seat of Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality and was the seat of the now abolished Ringe municipality. The main office of Rynkeby Foods, a major Danish producer of juice and squash, is located in Ringe.

Landmarks

Museum

The Ringe Museum is the only existing museum in the town and is a vast part of its cultural history.

Church

The town is home to the Ringe Church, which was constructed around the year 1200.

The church tower is under renovation since 25 April 2021.

Lake

The Ringe Sø is a popular attraction in the town.

Notable people

  • Jens Laursøn Emborg (born 1876 in Ringe – 1957) an organist and composer
  • Erik Eriksen (born 1902 in Brangstrup – 1972) 15th Prime Minister of Denmark, 1950–1953
  • Aksel Bender Madsen (born 1916 in Ringe – 2000) a Danish modern furniture designer
  • Egon Madsen (born 1942) dancer
  • Henriette Bonde-Hansen (born 1963 in Rudme) a Danish operatic soprano
  • Anne Sofie Madsen (born 1979 in Ringe) an avant-garde fashion designer

Sport

  • Johannes Gandil (born 1873 in Ringe – 1956) an amateur footballer, team silver medallist at the 1908 Summer Olympics
  • Palle Lykke (born 1936 in Ringe – 2013) a cyclist, competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics
  • Thierry Tribondeau (born 1962 in Ringe) a French bobsledder
  • Ann Spejlsgaard (born 1978 in Ringe) a sport shooter, selected for the 2004 Summer Olympics
  • Niclas Kirkeløkke (born 1994 in Ringe) a handball player

References

  • Faaborg-Midtfyn municipality