Askov, Denmark

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|subdivision_name2 = Southern Denmark

|subdivision_type3 = Municipality

|subdivision_name3 = Vejen Municipality

|area_urban_km2 = 1.3

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|population_as_of = 2025

|population_urban = 1974

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|postal_code = DK-6600 Vejen

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Askov is a small town, with a population of 1,974 (1 January 2025),[https://m.statbank.dk/TableInfo/BY3?lang=en BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density] The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark in Vejen Municipality, Southern Denmark Region in Denmark.

Askov is located just west of Vejen. The two towns are separated by a few hundred meters of open land and are connected by a combined road and bicycle path with street lights.

File:Askov Kirke 2.jpg

Askov Church and Askov Højskole are located in the town.

File:Poul la Cour Museet 01.jpg

The Poul la Cour Museum, established in 2000, is located in the original laboratories of the inventor Poul la Cour.[https://www.visit-vejen.com/visitvejen/planlaeg-din-tur/poul-la-cour-museum-gdk609520 Poul la Cour Museum] VisitVejen