Kalundborg

Kalundborg is a city in Zealand, Denmark. 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.

Understand
Kalundborg is on western Zealand inside Kalundborg Fjord between the two peninsulas Røsnæs and Asnæs. The town has around 17,000 inhabitants.

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 1 hr 30 min to 1 hr 50 min 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 1 hr 50 min; Adult kr 84, children 4-15 kr 42;  Booking +45 7010 1744  )

By plane
The nearest airport is in Copenhagen.

Get around
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 sights can be found here.



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.



Further away

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