"Kalundborg" Kalundborg by kris-t

Kalundborg Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 24 photos

Kalundborg is a small harbor town in Denmark dating back to the 12th century and well known for the beautiful five-spired church which is closely associated with King Valdemar I and the famous Archbishop Absalon.

It is also the traditional seat of the aristocratic Lerche family. The stately home of Lerchenborg, the best example of rococo architecture in Denmark, can be seen on the town's outskirts.

X-Mas time

Kalundborg also is very well known as the location of a large broadcasting facility, the Transmitter Kalundborg.

Pros and Cons

Pros:the wonderful old town
Cons:cold, cold winter
In a nutshell:a nice place for a one day trip

Last visit to Kalundborg: Jan 2003
Intro Updated Apr 16, 2012
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Charming old houses Favorites (2)

The old part of the town looks like Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale background! Town prevents this houses from any... more travel advice

Harbor Favorites (2)

Kalundborg located west of Copenhagen and Holbæk, northwest of Slagelse on Zealand in Denmark. more travel advice

Lerchenborg Things to Do (4)

The estate, the fine example of rococo architecture, was purchased in 1742 by general Christian Lerche and the house was... more travel advice

Church of Our Lady Things to Do (4)

This five towered church was build around 1220. Church of Our Lady is located in the centre of the medieval High Town... more travel advice

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Written Apr 16, 2012

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cachaseiro Jul 20, 2010 at 12:36 PM Report Abuse

nice photos from kalundborg.
rozehill May 17, 2003 at 1:31 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful pictures again...this town does look lovely