Ry, Denmark


Ry is a town with a population of 6,648 in central Denmark, located in Skanderborg municipality in Jutland. The town sprouted up around a railway station near the older town of Rye which is now much smaller than Ry.

Geography

Ry is located along the Gudenå between the lakes Gudensø, Birkesø, Vessø, Lillesø, Rye Møllesø and Knudsø.
Ry is known for Himmelbjerget one of the highest natural points in the Danish landscape. It is 147m high.

Education

Ry continuation school has won the girls school football tournament in Denmark 2005 and 2006. In 2006 Gudenå School, Ry held Smallschool Festival with more than 1,500 participants.

Notable people