Toftlund
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Toftlund (German: Toftlund) is a town in South Jutland with a population of 3,276 (1. January 2023).[1] It is a part of Tønder Municipality and Region of Southern Denmark. It is located on the southern edge of Toftlund Till Deposit (Danish: Toftlund bakkeø) in the center of South Jutland. It lies 35 km northeast of Tønder and 30 km northwest of Aabenraa.
Toftlund | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 55°11′16″N 9°4′24″E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark |
Municipality | Tønder Municipality |
Area | |
• Urban | 2.93 km2 (1.13 sq mi) |
Population (2023)[1] | |
• Urban | 3,276 |
• Urban density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
• Gender [2] | 1,621 males and 1,655 females |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | DK-6520 Toftlund |
The town has an active network of various institutions, including a municipal school, a church, a sports complex with outdoor swimming pool, golf course, a private school, boarding school, a folk high school[3] specializing in music and theater (The Music and Theater Folk High School), a public library, a movie theater, as well as a variety of shops and food options. A performance hall designed by Carsten Hoff and Susanne Ussing is attached to the folk high school and is host to various cultural activities, including jazz concerts,[4] comedy acts,[5] theatrical plays and talks. It is also host to the annual Toftlund Lydfest, a one-day festival for improvised music.[6]