Albertslund is a

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suburb in

Albertslund Municipality Albertslund Municipality () is a municipality in Region Hovedstaden on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 23,04 km2, and has a population of 28,117 (1. January 2025). Its mayor is Steen Christiansen, ...

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. It is located west of central Copenhagen, with a population of around 30,000. Alb Bibliotek

Albertslund is a

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mainly built in the 1960s and 1970s. The suburb is known for its experimental and innovative low rise urban planning, integrating water and green spaces in the architecture. Albertslund station is connected to the Copenhagen

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system and has an open-air shopping centre, Albertslund Centrum

Etymology

Albertslund () is named after the large farm Albertslund located in the area now covered by Albertslund Centrum and Albertslund Syd. The farm itself was named for the French count Albert de Rault de Ramsault de Tortonval (1778-1855), who fled to

from

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in 1801 because of the French Revolution. In 1817, he bought a farm in the village of Vridsløselille between Copenhagen and

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. The farm was demolished in the 1960s to make way for the construction of the new town of Albertslund, and in 1973 it was decided to change the name of the

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. Colloquially, the town is also referred to as ''A-town'' or ''Lunden'' ().

History

On 25 September 2020 a strong tornado hit albertslund along a 4.4 kilometer long and 220 meter wide path. The ESSL rated the tornado Low-End IF2 on the

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. Moderate - Considerable roof and tree damage occurred. Roofs tiles were ripped off homes, large trees were snapped or uprooted & a 600 kg trailer were overturned. Multiple healthy trees were snapped, including a

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, which resulted in the IF2- rating. A tree was also ripped off the ground and dragged 2 meters & trampolines were thrown long distances. 2 schools were damaged.
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Notable people

Viggo Stuckenberg Viggo Henrik Fog Stuckenberg (17 September 1863 – 6 December 1905) was a Danish poet, notable for his lyrical and emotional poems. His work varied from faithful representation of nature in his early career to Expressionism and Realism. He be ...

(1863 in Vridsløselille – 1905) a Danish poet of lyrical and emotional poems *

Amin Jensen Amin Jensen (born in 1970) is a Danish actor and comedian best known as television host for the popular Danish musical game show ''Hit med sangen''. Biography Career Amin Jensen made his stage debut as a stand-up comedian at Din's in Copenhage ...

(born 1970) a Danish actor and comedian, brought up in Albertslund IMDb Database
retrieved 28 July 2020 * Birgithe Kosovic (born 1972) a Danish journalist and author * Anders Matthesen (born 1975) a Danish stand-up comedian, actor and rapper *

Jim Lyngvild Jim Lyngvild (born 27 December 1978) is a Danish designer, writer, photographer, fashion columnist and television personality. Career Lyngvild grew up in Albertslund and was educated at Fashion Design Akademiet in Copenhagen in 2000–2002. ...

(born 1978) a Danish designer, fashion columnist and TV personality, brought up in Albertslund. * Troels Nielsen (born 1982), stage name Troo.L.S, a Danish musician and music producer * Phlake (formed 2010) a Danish R&B and soul group

Sport

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(1887–1951) a Danish gymnast, team gold medallist at the

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* Jesper Håkansson (born 1981) a Danish former footballer with 150 club caps *

Daniel Udsen Daniel Udsen (born 2 September 1983) is a former Faroese people, Faroese Association football, footballer of Denmark, Danish descent, whose primary position was in midfield. Club career Udsen has previously played for Hvidovre IF and Boldklubbe ...

(born 1983 ) a former Faroese footballer of Danish descent * Patrick Nielsen (born 1991) a Danish former professional boxer * Elena Rigas (born 1996) a Danish inline and speed skater, flag-bearer for Denmark at the

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* Mads Juel Andersen (born 1997) a Danish footballer who plays for English Premier League club

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References

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