Mindesten for Hans Tausen, Slagelse
A modest granite stone in a quiet Slagelse green, marking the birthplace of Denmark’s Lutheran Reformation story at the former Antvorskov monastery.
Set on Grønningen in Slagelse, the Mindesten for Hans Tausen is a modest yet powerful granite memorial raised in 1891 to honour Denmark’s key Lutheran reformer. Standing in front of the former Antvorskov estate, once a major Johannite monastery, the stone marks the place where the young monk Hans Tausen began the journey that would make him a central figure in the Danish Reformation and later bishop of Ribe. Today the site is a quiet green corner, ideal for a short contemplative pause.
A brief summary to Mindesten for Hans Tausen
- Grønningen 21, Slagelse, 4200, DK
- Duration: 0.5 to 1 hours
- Free
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
Local tips
- Combine a visit to the memorial with a walk around the former Antvorskov area to better imagine the scale of the old Johannite monastery.
- Bring a short background note on Hans Tausen and the Danish Reformation to enrich what is otherwise an unmarked, self-guided stop.
- Visit in daylight for easier reading of the inscription and to appreciate the setting among the lawns and surrounding greenery.
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Getting There
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Train and local bus from Copenhagen
From Copenhagen, take a regional train to Slagelse Station, a journey of about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on service. Standard adult tickets typically cost around 120–180 DKK one way in standard class. From Slagelse Station, use a local city bus toward the Antvorskov or southern residential districts; buses generally run several times an hour on weekdays but less frequently in the evening and on weekends. Expect 10–20 minutes on the bus plus a short urban walk in level terrain. Low-floor buses usually make this option suitable for most mobility levels.
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Car from central Slagelse
If you are already in Slagelse, reaching Grønningen by car normally takes about 5–10 minutes from the town centre, depending on traffic. Street parking in nearby residential roads is commonly free but can be limited at busy times, so be prepared to park a little further away and walk through the neighbourhood. Roads are paved and straightforward, and this option offers the greatest flexibility for combining the memorial with other sites such as the Antvorskov ruins or Slagelse’s central streets.
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Bicycle from Slagelse town centre
Cycling from the central streets of Slagelse to Grønningen typically takes around 10–15 minutes at a relaxed pace. The route follows standard town roads, often with cycle lanes or wide verges, and involves only gentle gradients, making it manageable for most cyclists. You can use a personal bike or a locally rented one; expect rental prices in Slagelse to be roughly 100–200 DKK per day depending on provider and bike type. This option is pleasant in mild, dry weather and allows easy detours through nearby green areas.
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Discover more about Mindesten for Hans Tausen
A quiet stone with a turbulent backstory
In the middle of Grønningen’s open green in Slagelse stands a solid granite boulder: the Mindesten for Hans Tausen. Raised in 1891, the monument may appear simple at first glance, but it carries the memory of one of Denmark’s most influential church reformers. An inscription recalls Hans Tausen’s life and dates, inviting you to connect this unassuming stone with a national religious upheaval that reshaped the kingdom in the 1500s. The choice of granite fits the story. Its rough, enduring surface feels almost timeless, suggesting both the stubborn resistance Tausen met and the lasting impact of his preaching. Around the stone, low-cut grass, trees and the open layout of Grønningen create a small, informal memorial park that blends easily into everyday neighbourhood life.From monastery scholar to Reformation firebrand
Hans Tausen was born on Funen around 1494 and eventually joined the Johannite order at nearby Antvorskov Monastery, just outside Slagelse. From here he was sent to study abroad, including in Rostock and later in Wittenberg, where he encountered Martin Luther’s ideas at first hand. Returning to Denmark, Tausen began preaching the new Lutheran doctrine, initially within the monastic framework but increasingly in open defiance of Catholic authority. His sermons helped spread the Reformation in towns like Viborg and later Copenhagen, and he became known as a forceful, sometimes controversial, voice for change. After the Reformation was established in Denmark, he was appointed bishop in Ribe, a role he held until his death in 1561. The stone at Grønningen links this national story back to its early chapter: the young monk at Antvorskov whose studies and convictions would ripple across the realm.Antvorskov’s vanished walls and lingering presence
The memorial stands in front of the site of Gammel Antvorskov, once a powerful Johannite monastery complex that dominated the local landscape. Most of its medieval buildings are long gone or reduced to foundations and scattered remains, but the open grounds still hint at the scale of the institution that shaped Tausen’s early life. Standing by the stone, it takes only a little imagination to picture cloaked monks crossing the fields or students hurrying between lessons. Antvorskov later became a royal estate and went through centuries of change and demolition. Today only fragments and place names recall its former importance. The positioning of the memorial at this spot effectively turns the whole area into an outdoor historical tableau, where a single stone speaks both for a lost monastery and for the religious revolution that rose from within its walls.A small stop on a wider historical trail
For visitors, Mindesten for Hans Tausen is a brief, reflective stop rather than a major attraction. There are no gates or ticket booths, just an accessible patch of grass along a residential street. The experience lies in pausing, reading the inscription and situating this quiet corner within Denmark’s Reformation story, perhaps as part of a wider exploration of Slagelse, Antvorskov ruins and other local heritage sites. The surroundings are calm, with light traffic noise and birdsong mixing with everyday sounds from nearby homes. On a bright day the stone casts a short shadow across the lawn; in cooler seasons it can feel almost stark and austere, perfectly in tune with the Lutheran sobriety it commemorates. It is an ideal place for a short historical detour, a photograph and a moment’s reflection on how grand ideas often begin in modest places.Reflecting on faith, change and memory
Spending a little time here encourages you to think about how societies negotiate change. Tausen’s career bridged the world of closed monastic orders and the new, more public church life of the Reformation. The memorial stone, raised centuries later, shows how later generations chose to remember him: not with a heroic statue, but with a grounded boulder rooted in the local soil. As you leave, the image that lingers is not just the stone itself, but its setting: a former monastic landscape turned ordinary suburb, still holding traces of spiritual and political struggles long past. It is this contrast between quiet present and dramatic history that gives the Mindesten for Hans Tausen its particular atmosphere.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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