History
Vallensbæk is known from at least 1184, where it was mentioned as ''Wolensbech''. The parish municipality (Danish: ''sognekommune'') of Vallensbæk was founded in 1842. The train station Vallensbæk station was the terminus of the first stage of the Køge Bay Line which opened in 1972. The opening of the train line kickstarted a suburban development of the area.Vallensbæk Nordmark
Vallensbæk Nordmark is almost entirely residential buildings, mainly detached houses, with a small industrial area and an area with schools and institutions. Vallensbæk Nordmark is connected to Albertslund.Vallensbæk Strand
In the northern part of Vallensæk Strand is an industrial area and many city blocks. The rest of Vallensbæk Strand are mainly detached houses. Near the center of Vallensbæk Strand is Vallensbæk station, as well as a number of amenities, schools and institutions. By the coast, not directly connected to Vallensbæk Strand, is a sizable marina. Next to the marina isMarina and beach
Vallensbæk Marina is one of four marinas in the 7 km long Køge Bay Beach Park. Køge Bugt Strandpark is a park in Køge Bay. It is artificially made and was opened in 1980. It is located along the coast of the bay, in Greve, Ishøj, Vallensbæk and Brøndby municipalities. The beaches in Vallensbæk Municipality are administered by Ishøj Municipality. The marina contains several restaurants as well as other facilities for sailors. The beach park offer good bathing facilities. It has room for approximately 600 boats.Transport
Located on the Køge Bugt radial of the S-train network, Vallensbæk station is served by the A-trains. The area is also served by the Køge Bugt Motorway in the south and the Holbæk Motorway in the north.Notable people
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References
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