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One of Denmark’s oldest dated half‑timbered houses, this 1527 gem in Køge’s old town now hosts a cosy children’s library and atmospheric vaulted cellar.
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Best Landmarks near the old house
Discover the best landmarks near the old house. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best landmarks near the old house
Køge Church
Medieval tower, Denmark's first lighthouse, baroque treasures in a historic port town.
Kirkestræde 26, 4600 Køge
Mindesten for Træskoslaget
A modest memorial stone in central Køge marking the 1807 “Clogs Battle,” where local militia faced British troops during the turbulent Gunboat War.
Nørregade 31, 4600 Køge
Køge Torv
Denmark's largest medieval town square, where seven centuries of history unfold on cobblestones.
4600 Køge
Befrielsessten i Køge
A solemn memorial to Denmark's liberation from Nazi occupation, standing in Køge's historic market square.
Torvebyen 6, 4600 Køge
Mindesmærke for slagene i Køge Bugt
Harbourfront monument where stone, sea breeze and maritime symbols keep the naval battles of Køge Bugt and their admirals alive on Køge’s working waterfront.
Havnen 23, 4600 Køge
“Slaget i Køge Bugt”
Harbourfront monument on Køge’s quay, quietly marking the dramatic naval battles once fought in the bay where today only fishing boats and leisure craft glide.
Havnen 23, 4600 Køge
Comwell Køge Strand
Historic lighthouse and world-class bird observatory at Denmark’s northern tip, with sweeping sea views, immersive exhibitions, and a welcoming café.
Strandvejen 111, 4600 Køge
Køge bølgebryder
Industrial waterfront landmark offering sweeping sea vistas and authentic coastal atmosphere.
Danmark, Køge, Bølgebryder
Køge Nord
A soaring timber‑lined footbridge and high‑speed rail hub turning everyday commuting into a slice of contemporary Danish architecture and panoramic landscape.
Nordstjernen 3, 4600 Køge
Vallø Castle
A Renaissance castle reborn: where Danish nobility found refuge and history survived the flames.
Slotsgade 4, 4600 Køge
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