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'''Kongens Lyngby''' (short forms '''Kgs. Lyngby''' or '''Lyngby''') is the main city in the affluent municipality of [[Lyngby-Taarbæk]]. Just north of [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]], the city lies in the northern part of Denmark's largest island, [[Zealand (Denmark)|Zealand]] ([[Danish language|Danish]], ''Sjælland''). The city has two districts: Lyngby (east of [[Lyngby station]]) and Ulrikkenborg (west of the station). The municipality has a population of 51,611 (as of 1 January 2005). |
'''Kongens Lyngby''' (short forms '''Kgs. Lyngby''' or '''Lyngby''') is the main city in the affluent municipality of [[Lyngby-Taarbæk]]. Just north of [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]], the city lies in the northern part of Denmark's largest island, [[Zealand (Denmark)|Zealand]] ([[Danish language|Danish]], ''Sjælland''). The city has two districts: Lyngby (east of [[Lyngby station]]) and Ulrikkenborg (west of the station). The municipality has a population of 51,611 (as of 1 January 2005). |
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The city is home to the [[Lyngby Boldklub]] [[soccer|football]] team, several large IT companies, financial institutions, the major international [[engineering]] firm [[COWI A/S]], Bang & Olufsen [[ICEpower]] a/s, and the much respected [[Lyngby-Taarbæk Symfoniorkester|Lyngby-Taarbæk Philharmonic Orchestra]]. |
The city is home to the [[Lyngby Boldklub]] [[soccer|football]] team, several large IT companies, financial institutions, the major international [[engineering]] firm [[COWI A/S]], Bang & Olufsen [[ICEpower]] a/s, the [[Technical University of Denmark]], and the much respected [[Lyngby-Taarbæk Symfoniorkester|Lyngby-Taarbæk Philharmonic Orchestra]]. |
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The Danish [[Prime Minister of Denmark|Prime Minister]]'s official residence, [[Marienborg]], is also located in the area - on the shores of Lake Bagsværd ([[Danish language|Danish]], ''Bagsværd Sø'' ). The residence is used for official meetings and receives state visitors, such as foreign dignitaries. |
The Danish [[Prime Minister of Denmark|Prime Minister]]'s official residence, [[Marienborg]], is also located in the area - on the shores of Lake Bagsværd ([[Danish language|Danish]], ''Bagsværd Sø'' ). The residence is used for official meetings and receives state visitors, such as foreign dignitaries. |
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Revision as of 21:32, 30 July 2010
Kongens Lyngby (short forms Kgs. Lyngby or Lyngby) is the main city in the affluent municipality of Lyngby-Taarbæk. Just north of Copenhagen, Denmark, the city lies in the northern part of Denmark's largest island, Zealand (Danish, Sjælland). The city has two districts: Lyngby (east of Lyngby station) and Ulrikkenborg (west of the station). The municipality has a population of 51,611 (as of 1 January 2005).
The city is home to the Lyngby Boldklub football team, several large IT companies, financial institutions, the major international engineering firm COWI A/S, Bang & Olufsen ICEpower a/s, the Technical University of Denmark, and the much respected Lyngby-Taarbæk Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Danish Prime Minister's official residence, Marienborg, is also located in the area - on the shores of Lake Bagsværd (Danish, Bagsværd Sø ). The residence is used for official meetings and receives state visitors, such as foreign dignitaries.
See also
External links
- Kongens Lyngby, Wikitravel - travel guide
Maps
- "Kort over kommunen" - Low resolution map over the entire municipality