Best Attractions near Højbyen Kalundborg

A life‑size bronze bust of statesman Ove Rode crowns Kalundborg’s Møllebakketrappen, blending political memory, pocket‑park calm and sweeping views over town and harbour.

Experience Denmark’s maritime heritage at Dragør Havn, where colorful historic cottages and a lively fishing harbor offer authentic coastal charm near Copenhagen.

Historic red water tower crowning Kalundborg’s former mill hill, offering green parkland and sweeping views over the medieval town and Kalundborg Fjord.

Open-air rock and pop festival on Kalundborg’s Gisseløre peninsula, where coastal views, radio masts and big-stage sound merge into one high-energy summer weekend.

Step back in time at Dragør Havn, a charming Danish harbour boasting rich maritime heritage, picturesque streets, fresh seafood, and bustling local life.

A modest Stone Age burial mound in the Kalundborg countryside, Troldedyssen offers a quiet, atmospheric glimpse into Denmark’s Neolithic past.

Quietly honoring Danish statesman Ove Rode, this hilltop memorial offers reflective space and panoramic views in the heart of historic Kalundborg.

Sun‑kissed coastal camping in protected nature, with family‑friendly play areas, simple comforts and easy access to Sejerø Bay’s beaches and Kalundborg’s heritage.

Low-lying coastal meadows on Røsnæs where ice-age geology, bird‑rich wetlands and quiet grazing land create a gentle, contemplative pause on the Røsnæs Round trail.

Glass-walled gateway to the Røsnæs peninsula, blending cozy shelter, maps and stories with sweeping coastal nature right outside the door.

Intimate rural museum preserving Danish agricultural heritage within a restored historic barn.

Stemningsfuldt landbrugsmuseum i en gammel tyrestald, hvor redskaber, værksteder og hverdagsgenstande fortæller levende om livet på landet omkring 1900.

Denmark’s largest vineyard, spread across the sunny slopes of the Røsnæs peninsula, pairing cool-climate wines with relaxed café life and sweeping coastal views.

Step inside an ancient passage grave at Røsnæs Strandpark and experience the atmospheric legacy of Neolithic Denmark amid sweeping coastal scenery near Kalundborg.

A tranquil Danish coastal beach offering peaceful seaside walks and authentic waterfront beauty near Kalundborg.

Historic Dragør Havn offers timeless maritime charm, colorful fishing boats, and picturesque waterside dining on Amager Island's scenic southern coast near Copenhagen.

Denmark's village heart: where community gathers, traditions thrive, and neighbors become family.

Cold War concrete hidden in a wild coastal landscape, where underground radar rooms once scanned Storebælt and today’s visitors pair military history with sea views.

Cold War concrete hidden in a grassy hilltop, with broad Storebælt views, maritime horizons and a compact underground radarbunker to explore on Røsnæs.

Atmospheric WWII-era searchlight remains on windswept Røsnæs, where stark concrete and sweeping sea views reveal the strategic role of Kalundborg’s coastline.

Wind-battered lighthouse, simple seaside café and small gallery of handicrafts meet at the outer tip of Røsnæs for views, walks and quiet coastal moments.

Experience the timeless charm of Dragør Havn, where history and coastal beauty converge near Copenhagen.

Zealand’s last wilderness: a vast lowland of bogs, lakes and forests where rare wildlife, ancient rituals and Viking power echo across the mists of Åmosen.

One of Denmark’s oldest castles, Dragsholm Slot blends baroque elegance, prison lore and ghostly legends with refined dining and countryside calm in Odsherred.

A small, uninhabited Danish island of forest, shoreline and quiet wildlife, Romsø offers a tranquil, car-free escape just a short boat ride from Kerteminde.

A gently shelving sandy beach near Slagelse, where shallow waters, fine sand and wide sunsets create a relaxed slice of Danish west-coast seaside life.

Ancient Neolithic passage grave in the fields near Martofte, where you can crawl into a 5,000‑year‑old stone chamber and gaze out over Funen’s serene farmland.

A colourful circus village in Slagelse where live shows, gentle rides and playful tents turn Circus Arena’s home base into a relaxed, all-day playground for families.

A winding botanical art corridor celebrating Samsø's wildflowers and native plants.

Wind-shaped cliffs, rare coastal nature and wide sea horizons meet at Funen’s far northern tip, where Fyns Hoved gathers the essence of Danish coastal landscape.

Intimate Nordic island hideaway with design-led rooms, seasonal dining and a tranquil pool garden near Ballen on Samsø’s gentle coastline.

Open-air festival grounds at the edge of forest and fields, where quiet island scenery transforms into a cozy Danish music celebration each summer.

Creative hilltop retreat on Samsø with wide Kattegat views, flexible communal spaces and a calm, homely atmosphere made for groups, workshops and slow island days.

One of Denmark’s oldest post mills, Brundby Stubmølle pairs centuries-old milling history with wide Samsø views from a peaceful hill just above the village.

A long, stony spit between fjord and open sea, Besser Rev offers raw Samsø nature, big horizons, seabirds and seals for those willing to walk the shingle.

Experience the flavors of Danish wine culture at Vesterhave Vingård—coastal vineyard tastings, local treats, and artisan hospitality near Karrebæksminde.

A modest island lookout tower on the ruins of an old mill, offering wide Samsø panoramas, quiet rural atmosphere and glimpses of distant Kalundborg on clear days.

A powerful museum inside the former Andersvænge institution, tracing Denmark’s stark history of disability care from segregation and control to rights and inclusion.

A thousand-year-old Viking ring fortress where Harald Bluetooth’s warriors, longhouses and legends still shape the windswept fields of West Zealand.

A tiny village workshop turned Morgan treasure-trove, blending hand-built British sports cars, quirky automobilia and Samsø’s quietly green island backdrop.

A rustic island barn transformed into a light-filled gallery, with weekly changing art and craft exhibitions in the heart of Besser on Samsø.

Historic lighthouse on Samsø’s southwestern tip, blending medieval ramparts, sweeping sea views and classic Danish coastal atmosphere in one compact headland.

An attic above Slagelse Station where Danish railway history is reimagined in detailed 1:45 scale, run by passionate model train enthusiasts.

High‑speed falcons, soaring eagles and silent owls in a one‑hour open‑air show that brings the ancient art of falconry to life on the island of Samsø.

Craft spirits infused with island heritage—where juniper, potatoes, and orange ants tell Samsø's story.

A splash of urban colour on the side of VestsjællandsCentret, this open-air mural adds creative flair to everyday shopping streets in the heart of Slagelse.

Distributed cultural museum exploring 16,000 years of Samsø's landscape, heritage, and human connection to nature.

Experience Denmark's largest organic vineyard with award-winning wines and scenic tours in Karrebæksminde.

Experience the fusion of history and modern art at Slagelse's vibrant street mural by Peter Skensved.

Slagelse's premier entertainment complex blending bowling, golf, dining, and games for unforgettable family fun.

Step into old Slagelse at this intimate town museum, where recreated shops, homes and changing exhibitions bring West Zealand’s everyday history vividly to life.

Diskret granitsten på en lille jordhøj i Slagelse, hvor genforeningen i 1920 er hugget i sten midt i et roligt, grønt anlæg.

Historisk bypark med søer, blomsterbede og roligt hverdagsliv – et grønt åndehul med legeplads, stier og plads til picnic, lige ved centrum af Slagelse.

A tiny green island in a calm lake, Øen i søen offers an easy escape into water, sky and quiet lawns just a short stroll from everyday Slagelse life.

Urban woodland and open grassland on Slagelse’s northeastern edge, Naturpark Skovsø is an easy, everyday escape into trees, paths and fresh air.

Organic farm, self-serve shop and rustic cabins on Samsø’s quiet east side, where you taste the island’s vegetables right where they’re grown.

A small open-air stage carved into the greenery of Slagelse, where local performances, picnics and quiet pauses share the same gently sloping grassy bowl.

An intimate artist’s home on a hill above Kerteminde, where luminous bird paintings, preserved interiors, garden paths and sea views bring Funen’s coastal light to life.

Atmospheric monastery and castle ruins on Slagelse’s edge, where low stone walls, open grass and big skies trace the story of a powerful medieval order.

Simple forest shelters, campfires and quiet clearings on the edge of Slagelse’s former military training grounds, ideal for low-key picnics and nights under the trees.

Et levende museumsfællesskab, hvor købstadsgårde, kunstnerhjem, vikingeskib og slotsmiljøer tilsammen fortæller den mangfoldige historie om Østfyn.

Wind, current and big skies at the narrow, stony gateway where Odense Fjord meets the open sea on Funen’s quiet north coast.

Samsø's historical archive preserving centuries of island records and family heritage.

A modest white tower at the very tip of Enebærodde, where Odense Fjord meets the Kattegat and wide skies, strong currents and heathland create a wild coastal feel.

An intimate Samsø smallholder’s farm where thatched roofs, animals and kitchen gardens bring Denmark’s rural past to life in a single charming homestead.

Ancient oak named for local matriarch Mor Magda, a roadside emblem of Danish rural lore and natural endurance between Slagelse and Sorø.

Luxury seaside retreat blending Danish bathhouse tradition with contemporary comfort and celebrated cuisine.

Nordic luxury meets coastal serenity on Samsø's quietest shore, where exceptional food and genuine hospitality define every moment.

Once a deeply indented fjord, Lammefjorden is now a vast below‑sea‑level polder of fertile fields, big skies and quiet engineering that reshaped Denmark’s coastline.

Wind-battered tip of Sjællands Odde where moraine cliffs, military history and a long reef meet the open waters of the Kattegat in wide, cinematic views.

Harbor‑side stronghold where a medieval tower, star‑style ramparts and historic warehouses tell the story of Denmark’s Great Belt crossing in one compact ensemble.

The green-hearted ferry link between Samsø and Jutland, turning a one-hour crossing into the relaxed first chapter of your island escape.

A wind-swept, protected island in the Great Belt where rare wildlife, medieval fortifications, social history and the Great Belt Bridge converge on one dramatic stage.

Step into a reconstructed burial mound above Kerteminde Fjord and gaze down on Denmark’s only preserved Viking ship grave, resting where a 10th‑century king was laid to sail beyond.

Denmark's only Viking ship grave—step into a 10th-century king's tomb and explore a thousand years of Norse history.

A three-hectare open-air playground where traditional Nordic games, Viking-inspired challenges and low-tech fun turn West Zealand’s fields into one huge shared game board.

Sensory-rich nature playground with farm animals, accessible pathways, and beach access on Denmark's Great Belt.

An unpretentious open woodland on Nyborg’s edge, ideal for relaxed walks, quiet runs and everyday nature breaks among trees, clearings and birdsong.

Step into Denmark's cooperative past—a living village where history breathes, volunteers work, and your senses guide discovery.

A gentle coastal stretch of Nyborg’s Clover Paths, where quiet shoreline, easy walking and big sea views meet just beyond the town streets.

Four coloured clover-shaped paths from Nyborg’s harbour, linking medieval streets, waterfront and countryside into easy, free and flexible walking and cycling loops.

A modest liberation memorial stone in a small green enclave by Juelsbergvej, offering a quiet moment of reflection on Denmark’s freedom in May 1945.

Waterfront pavilion where Funen's forest meets the Great Belt, offering scenic views, family amenities, and coastal tranquility.

A modest 1881 granite tribute in a rural memorial grove, linking Frederik VII’s constitutional legacy with the quiet landscapes of West Zealand.

Tiny island harbour at the foot of Nordby Bakker, where wooden jetties, big skies and gentle coastal paths capture the quiet rhythm of Samsø’s northwestern shore.