Kalundborg

Kalundborg is on western Zealand inside Kalundborg Fjord between the two peninsulas Røsnæs and Asnæs. The town has around 17,000 inhabitants.
You might come here for the medieval city remains, for the spectacular nature of Røsnæs or because Kalundborg could be on your way from Copenhagen via Samsø to Aarhus.

History

Kalundborg was established in 1170 by Esbern Snare who built the West Castle (only ruins remain) just west of the medieval High Town. During the 13th century, the five-spired Church of Our Lady as well as the medieval High Town were established. The town was important during the next couple of centuries as significant part of the Danish central administration was moved to here. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the downtown was established at the location of the present day major shopping and commercial street, Kordilgade.

By train

Kalundborg is the terminal station on the Western Zealand train line. The train from Copenhagen leaves approximately once an hour, is 1hr 30min to 1hr 50min and costs kr 120.

By boat

There are ferries from

• Aarhus (4-6 times each day, fewer on Sa in low season; Travel time 2hr 40min; Adults kr 175, children 4-15 kr 88; Booking +45 7010 1418 ) and from
• Samsø (2-4 times each day; Travel time 1hr 50min; Adult kr 84, children 4-15 kr 42; Booking +45 7010 1744 )

By air

The nearest airport is in Copenhagen.

A few city buses run up to two times an hour. The city centre is manageable by foot.

The High Town

The High Town (Højbyen) was the fortified medieval town, which boundaries can still be recognised even though the wall is not there anymore. Some buildings dating back from the 16th century are still there. Most of the town's historical cites can be found here.

• Church of Our Lady

  phone: +45 5951 0401
  address: Adelgade 19
  Five towered church build around 1220 by Esbern Snare's daughter, Ingeborg, and located in the centre of the medieval High Town of Kalundborg. This church is unique with its Greek cross outlay (symbolising The Holy Jerusalem) with a tower in each end and a 41m tower in the middle. In 1827, the middle tower crashed and was rebuilt in 1871. Notice the famous altar tablet from 1650.

• Kalundborg Museum

  phone: +45 5951 2141
  address: Adelgade 23
  City museum of historical and cultural development in and around Kalundborg from the oldest times till now in an old farm dating to around 1600. Most famous exhibitions are local clothes exhibition and an exhibition of a Viking settlement excavation.

• Castle and city wall remainsDuring the 12th century, a castle and a wall protecting the castle were built west of the medieval High Town, but the castle and the fortification were given up a couple of centuries later. During the reign of Valdemar Atterdag (1340-1375) the High Town was fortified and the walls stood until the middle of the 17th century. Some ruins of both can still be seen.

• Former Bishop's Home

  address: 6-8 Adelgade
  Built in 1450-1480 by the bishop of Roskilde who lived there when visiting the town. From 1854, part of the building was used as town hall and the basement as prison. In 1971, the building was renovated and used for town council meetings.

• Former Minister's Home

  address: 23 Præstegade
  Built in the beginning of the 16th century and one the oldest remaining residential buildings in northern Europe. Was converted to a hospital in 1854.

Røsnæs

Røsnæs is a 15-km-long peninsula stretching west from Kalundborg. It was shaped by the movement of glaciers during the Ice Age some 15-20,000 years ago.

• DolmensThere are a number of dolmens on Røsnæs. Dolmens are stone age graves comprising of a number of stone blocks.

• Ulstrup Mill

  phone: +45 5950 9096
  address: Røsnæsve 365j, Ulstrup
  Dutch gallery mill. The cap of the mill could be turned manually to make the sails face the wind. The mill was built in 1894 as the former mill on the place had recently burned down. The mill was in use until 1956 and has been renovated.

• Røsnæs Church

  phone: +45 5950 9019
  address: Søbakken 4, Ulstrup
  Built in the 13th century.

• Røsnæs Harbour

  address: Nybyvej 100, Ulstrup
  Small and very quiet isolated harbour.

• Røsnæs Entrenchment

• Røsnæs Lighthouse

  address: Røsnæsvej 478
  Built in 1844 and rebuilt in 1859. The lighthouse is adjoined with the lighthouse keepers house. The lighthouse is 15m high with a rotating lens. Notice the small lighthouse in the water northwest of the tip of Røsnæs.

Galleries

• Gallery Bispegården

  address: 6 Adelgade

• Balle, Grete

• Keramikstuen

  phone: +45 5950 8719
  address: 53 Sandlodsvej
  Beautifully located gallery and shop with art and craftwork, including ceramics, lamps and clothes.

• Lundbye, J. Th. - tegninger

• Lundsdal, Jack

• Madsen, Hans Werner

Other

• Kaalund MonasteryBuilt as a Franciscan monastery in 1239. The monks were kicked out in 1532. The present building is from 1751 and houses municipal administration.

• Raklev ChurchBuilt in 1547 as one of the first village churces after the reformation. Built by the now converted monks kicked out of Kaalund Monastery a few years earlier.

Røsnæs

• Røsnæs by bikeTour Røsnæs by bike.

• Røsnæs on foot

Beaches

• Gisseløre Beach

• Eskebjerg Beach

• Ulstrup Sønderstrand Beach

• Saltbæk Badebro Strand Beach

Other

• Harbour

• Kordilgade

• Bistro Bispegaarden

  phone: +45 59522130

• Edderfuglen Café og Spisested

  phone: +45 5952 7273
  address: 460 Røsnæsvej

• Restaurant Gisseløre

  phone: +45 595 0745
  address: Radiovej 2
  Has a great terrace facing south to the beach.

• Ole Lunds Gaard

  phone: +45 59510165

• Røsnæs Kro

  phone: +45 5950 9145
  address: 350 Røsnæsvej, Ulstrup
  Serves primarily fast food, coffee and beer. One main course dish available 18:00-20:00, buffet available Su 13:00-17:00 and 16:00-20:00, booking needed. A perfect place to watch the very slow local life.

Bars

• Kings Pub

  phone: +45 5951 2526
  address: Kordilgade 10B
  Frequented by young locals, primarily high school students.

• Havkatten

  phone: +45 5951 6330
  address: Skibbrogade 3

• Lillebælt

  phone: +45 5951 5810
  address: Skibbrogade 5

• Høvlen

  phone: +45 5951 4767
  address: Skibbrogade 13

Cafés

• Café Carlzon og Shooters

  phone: +45 5956 0809
  address: Kordilgade 52

• Café Le Soleil

  phone: +45 5952 3230
  address: Kordilgade 29

Budget

Kalundborg town

• Debbies Bed&Breakfast

  phone: +45 2992 2928
  address: 114 Hovvejen
  Rooms with free internet and television.

• Elverdams Camping

  phone: +45 5950 9013
  address: 250 Røsnæsvej
  In the middle of Røsnæs Peninsula and an ideal base for exploring Røsnæs, 300 m away from the coast. Beautifully situated and landscaped site. Kitchen, toilet, bath, fireplace, playground and playing field available.

• Holmehuset bed and breakfast

  phone: +45 5950 7452
  address: 23 Kåstrup Holmevej
  This bed and breakfast has two doubles with shared facilities. Small kitchen, shared living room with TV and terrace available.

• Højehus, Kalundborg Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +45 5950 8210
  address: 107 Kallerupvej
  Shared facilities. Living rooms with TV as well as a garden are available.

• Kalundborg Youth Hostel

  phone: +45 5956 1366
  address: 5 Stadion Alle
  Part of the Danhostel chain. Large rooms with private bathroom, table and chairs. Shared faciliteis include Guest kitchen, laudry facilities, TV room, living room, billad, table tennis, piano, childrens' playground, outdoor chess and outdoor grill.

• Kongsgård Bed&Breakfast

  phone: +45 5950 9775
  address: 204 Røsnæsvej

• Røsnæs Kro

  phone: +45 5950 9145
  address: 350 Røsnæsvej, Ulstrup
  In the middle of the Røsnæs peninsula, a perfect starting point for exploring Røsnæs.

• Saltbæk Camping

  phone: +45 5950 2167
  address: 88 Saltbækvej

Further away

• FDM Camping Bjerge Sydstrand

• Lykkebjerg

  address: Snertinge

• Myrehøj Bed&Breakfast

• Sejerø Vandrehjem

• Ugerløse Motel & Feriecenter

• Vesterlyng Camping

Mid-range

Kalundborg town

• Hotel Ole Lunds Gaard

  phone: +45 5951 0165
  address: 1 Kordilgade

• Kursuscenter Røsnæs

  phone: +45 5950 8067
  address: 60 Klintedalsvej
  Rooms with free internet.

Further away

• Kragerup Gods

  address: Ruds-Vedby

• Sejerø Spisehus og Hotel

• Skipperkroen

  address: Mullerup Strandvej 19

Splurge

• Lerchenborg Bed&Breakfast

  phone: +45 59510500