Kalundborg | Denmark, western Zealand inside Kalundborg Fjord, Røsnæs, Asnæs
Kalundborg is situated 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[edit]
The High Town[edit]
The High Town (Højbyen) was the fortified medieval town, which bounderies 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 (Vor Frue Kirke), Adelgade 19, ☎ +45 5951 0401, [1]. Service every Su; classical concerts now and then. Fn. 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 coucil meetings. Not open to the public. edit
Former Minister's Home (Præstebolig), 23 Præstegade (Next to the Church of Our Lady). Build in the beginning of the 16th century and one the oldest remaining recidential buildings in northern Europe. Was converted to a hospital in 1854. Not open to the public. edit
Røsnæs[edit]
Røsnæs is a 15km long peninsula stretching west from Kalundborg. It was shaped by the movement of glaciers during the Ice Age some 15-20,000 years ago.
Dolmens (Stendysser), (Throughout Røsnæs, eg. one in Kongstrup and one more accessible south of Røsnæsvej just after 231 Røsnæsvej). There are a number of dolmens on Røsnæs. Dolmens are stone age graves comprising of a number of stone blocks. edit
Ulstrup Mill (Ulstrup Mølle), 365 Røsnæsvej, Ulstrup (Just southwest of Røsnæs Church in Ulstrup Village), ☎ +45 5950 9096 (dakj@post10.tele.dk). 10AM-4PM. 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 recently been renovated. Free. edit
Røsnæs Church (Røsnæs Kirke), 4 Søbakken, Ulstrup, ☎ +45 5950 9019. Built in the 13th century. edit
Røsnæs Harbour (Røsnæs Havn), 100 Nybyvej, Ulstrup (Follow the signs from Ulstrup (2km)). Small and very quiet isolated harbour. edit
Røsnæs Entrenchment (Røsnæs Skanse). edit
Røsnæs Lighthouse (Røsnæs Fyrtårn), 478 Røsnæsvej (At the tip of Røsnæs Peninsula), [3]. 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. Free to watch from outside, but the lighthouse is presently not open to the public. edit
Galleries[edit]
Gallery Bispegården, 6 Adelgade. edit
Balle, Grete. edit
Keramikstuen, 53 Sandlodsvej, ☎ +45 5950 8719 (ia@keramikstuen.dk), [4]. Tu-Fr 1PM-5PM; Sa 10AM-2PM. Beautifully located gallery and shop with art and craftwork, including ceramics, lamps and clothes. edit
Lundbye, J. Th. - tegninger. edit
Lundsdal, Jack. edit
Madsen, Hans Werner. edit
Other[edit]