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Town in Denmark
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Vor Frue Kirke
Five-towered church built around 1220 by Esbern Snare's daughter, Ingeborg. It is 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 41-m tower in the middle. In 1827, the middle tower crashed and was rebuilt in 1871. Notice the famous altar tablet from 1650.
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.
During 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.
Biskopbolig
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.
Præstebolig
Built in the beginning of the 16th century and one of the oldest remaining residential buildings in northern Europe. Was converted to a hospital in 1854.
Stendysser
There are a number of dolmens on Røsnæs. Dolmens are stone age graves comprising of a number of stone blocks.
Ulstrup Mølle
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 where a previous mill had burned down. The mill was in use until 1956 and has been renovated.
Røsnæs Kirke
Built in the 13th century.
Røsnæs Havn
Small and very quiet isolated harbour.
Røsnæs Skanse
Røsnæs Fyrtårn
Built in 1844 and rebuilt in 1859. The lighthouse is adjoined with the lighthouse keepers house. The lighthouse is 15-m-high with a rotating lens. Notice the small lighthouse in the water northwest of the tip of Røsnæs.
Beautifully located gallery and shop with art and craftwork, including ceramics, lamps and clothes.
Kaalund Kloster
Built as a Franciscan monastery in 1239. The monks were kicked out in 1532. The present building is from 1751 and houses municipal administration.
Raklev Kirke
Built in 1547 as one of the first village churches after the reformation. Built by the now converted monks kicked out of Kaalund Monastery a few years earlier.
Tour Røsnæs by bike.
Has a great terrace facing south to the beach.
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.
Frequented by young locals, primarily high school students.
Rooms with free internet and television.
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.
This bed and breakfast has two doubles with shared facilities. Small kitchen, shared living room with TV and terrace available.
Shared facilities. Living rooms with TV as well as a garden are available.
Kalundborg Vandrehjem
Part of the Danhostel chain. Large rooms with private bathroom, table and chairs. Shared facilities include Guest kitchen, laundry facilities, TV room, living room, billiards, table tennis, piano, children's playground, outdoor chess and outdoor grill.
In the middle of the Røsnæs peninsula, a perfect starting point for exploring Røsnæs.
Rooms with free internet.
A few city buses run up to two times an hour. The city centre is manageable by foot.
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