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Architecture in Køge

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Enjoy the sights of well-preserved historic houses that tell the rich story of Køge, blended with a modern, dynamic town.

Køge Bibliotek
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Discover the long history of Køge

Køge's town center is home to one of Denmark's largest collections of well-preserved half-timbered houses from the Renaissance. Among them is one of the country's oldest, dating back to 1527, as well as the oldest functioning town hall, built in 1552.
Køge Kyst - byggeri af nye boliger i Køge
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A progressive town

Køge is in rapid progress. The most conspicuous reflection of this is the Køge Kyst development project for the South Harbour. New urban spaces and other features have already been established to integrate the new part of town.

Køge was founded by royal decree at the first location south of Copenhagen with a natural harbor. The decree was issued in the years leading up to 1288, during which a town plan was designed. Remarkably, this plan remains intact for the old town center today. Køge was granted its municipal charter in 1288.

Køge Nord Station - gangbro

Køge Nord Station

Køge North Station is a distinctive landmark for Køge and serves as the new gateway for travelers to Copenhagen.

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Other types of buildings in Køge

Kimmerslev Kirke

Churches in Køge

There are many churches in the vicinity of Køge. In addition to worship services, the churches also have various events for you to attend. Click on the church and find out which ones.

Køge Mini-by
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Kjøge Mini Town

Explore Kjøge Mini-town with a 1:10 reconstruction of Køge in 1865.
Torv Køge Huskors Torvedag

The Market Square in Køge

Køge’s Market Square is the largest outside of Copenhagen - and has been on this site since the Middle Ages.

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