Verninge is an urban Settlement in Assens Municipality, in the region of Southern Denmark, Denmark. Verninge lies at 45 m above sea level. It has 772 inhabitants (2026). The nearest city is Odense, 15.8 km to the northeast. Among the landmarks around are Nonnebakken (15.5 km), Viking Age Ring Fortresses (15.5 km) and Egeskov Castle (22 km). Among the natural features are Frøbjerg Bavnehøj (8.1 km) and Tornø (25 km).