title: Gjessø
text: # Gjessø
  
  Gjessø is a small town near Silkeborg in Denmark with a population of 842 (1 January 2023).
  
  Gjessø is famous for its big lake which fills half of the town. It is used every year by tourists and natives.
  
  ## Notable people
  
  * Simon Trier (born 1998 in Gjessø) a Danish professional footballer who plays as a left back for Kolding IF
  