Otterup

Otterup is a town in central Denmark, located in Nordfyn municipality on the island of Funen with a population of 4,958 (1 January 2014).[1] Between 1889 and 1994 the Schultz & Larsen rifle factory was working from this small town.

Notable people

  • Uffe Schultz Larsen (1921 in Otterup – 2005) a Danish sport shooter, competed in various events at the 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics
  • Leif Davidsen (born 1950 in Otterup) a Danish author and journalist

References

Coordinates: 55°31′N 10°24′E / 55.517°N 10.400°E / 55.517; 10.400

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