Køge



Køge is a harbour city on Zealand with a population of 34,792 (2008).

Understand
Køge has some nice old squares (the central marketsquare is the largest townsquare in Denmark outside Copenhagen), pedestrian streets with cafes and small stores. The old harbour still has some atmosphere and a newer area with a marina and more modern restaurants.



By train
Køge is on the E S-train line. It is about 40 minutes from Copenhagen

By car
Køge is situated at an important motorway crossing where the motorway going south from Copenhagen splits into E20 which leads to Odense and E47 E55 which leads to Gedser and Rødby.

Get around
Both the old city and the harbour is just a few minutes walk from the train station.

Landmarks






Do

 * Football: HB Køge play soccer in First Division, Denmark's second tier. Their home ground is Køge Stadion 1 km north of town centre; its capacity has been trimmed to 1000.

Drink
The small brewery Bryghuset Braunstein is located on the harbour and their beer is served at many local pubs and restaurants.

Go next

 * Stevns Cliff has spectacular views and attractions.