Perhaps you’ve heard the name Allerød before. Allerød Municipality is a place of innovation and natural beauty. It is located on the island of Zealand.
Allerød Municipality covers 67 square kilometers. Almost 26,000 people call it home as of January 2024. The mayor is Karsten Längerich. He belongs to the Venstre political party.
Lillerød is the main town. People often call it just Allerød. It is where the municipal council meets. Other towns include Blovstrød. Lynge and Uggeløse have grown into one.
Allerød Municipality didn’t merge in the 2007 reforms. This makes it unique. The Allerød Oscillation marks a warm period after the last ice age. This name comes from an archaeological site found here.
In 1797, six Bronze Age lurs were discovered in Lynge. They were found at Brudevælte. Allerød is part of the Green Cities concept. Lillerød’s postal code is 3450.
Allerød has many technology companies. They are located in the industrial zones. Widex makes hearing aids. Welltec develops robotic tech for the offshore industry. Weibel Scientific designs continuous wave doppler radars. Hewlett-Packard’s Danish headquarters moved to Allerød in 2004. IBM has a facility in Blovstrød. Widex is in Vassingerød.
NIRAS is an engineering consultancy based here. MATAS is a drug store and cosmetics chain. Sjælsø Gruppen is a development company. Fritz Hansen and PP-Møbler are furniture companies.
Mungo Park is a small theatre in the town center. But it is very influential.
Lillerød BK is the local badminton club. They have won the Danish Badminton League four times. They have also won the Europe League three times.
Allerød’s municipal council has 21 members. People elect them every four years.
Lillerød has 16,762 residents. Lynge has 4,172. Blovstrød has 2,938. Nymølle has 344. Sjælsø is a lake that borders Allerød.
Allerød is more than just a municipality. It is a hub of history, culture, and progress. Its commitment to green initiatives makes it a great place.