Art and galleries

Be inspired by local art .......

All around the Køge Bay region, you will find a number of outdoor sculptures and statues. Should you want to know the stories behind these works of art, you may find the answer here.

The Fountain in the Market Square Køge Torv after proposal from architect Christian Sylow.

H. W. Bissen’s statue of King Frederik VII. It is a tradition for the fresh high school graduates to dance around the statue every year.

Pontus Kjerman – drinking water fountains in Køge’s pedestrian street as well as the fountain in the station yard in Køge.

Jens Flemming Sørensen - fountain in the courtyard at Køge Town Hall and 'Breakthrough’ in the courtyard at Køge Library.

Erik Heide - 'The Kollund Bird' and 'The Guard'. The two figures stand behind Køge Town Hall.

Paul Gernes has decorated three stones welcoming visitors to Køge – flower stone by Københavnsvej, stone by the Town Hall and stone by post office.

Borup Sculpture Park

Here is a collection of sculptures in a beautiful setting. Try for instance to sit down on one of the granite benches by Poul Winther’s water sculpture to enjoy the unique works of art in the park, created in granite and other materials. The park is open to visitors 24 hours a day.

Skovbo Kunstforenings Skulpturpark, Hovedgaden 72, 4140 Borup