Kalundborg Attractions
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Zealand
Kalundborg, an important industrial town, lies on the fjord of the same name on the west coast of Zealand. From the harbor there are ferry services to Jutland (Juelsminde, Århus) and to the island of Samsø.
History
Near the place originally named "Hærvig" (Army Bay) where the fleet used to assemble before embarking on punitive expeditions, the fortified town of Kalundborg burgeoned in the 12th C. It was surrounded on all sides by walls and had a strongly defended castle, the towers of which included the "Folen", Denmark's largest medieval tower.
Kalundborg, an important industrial town, lies on the fjord of the same name on the west coast of Zealand. From the harbor there are ferry services to Jutland (Juelsminde, Århus) and to the island of Samsø.
History
Near the place originally named "Hærvig" (Army Bay) where the fleet used to assemble before embarking on punitive expeditions, the fortified town of Kalundborg burgeoned in the 12th C. It was surrounded on all sides by walls and had a strongly defended castle, the towers of which included the "Folen", Denmark's largest medieval tower.
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Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady is a landmark building in Kalundborg, and easily recognizable by its five towers.
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Lerchenborg Palace
The Baroque style Lerchenborg Palace was built in the mid 18th C. Today the Knights' Hall is occasionally used for concerts.
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