Spring in Køge
Spring in Køge is a lovely time. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a chilled beverage at one of Køge's many cosy cafés, for instance at Køge Market Square.
If you love flowers, go to Køge Market Square on market days Wednesdays and Saturdays. In the spring time you will find lots of fresh flowers in fantastic colours.
Photo:VisitKøge
Spring is filled with music!
Check the concert programmes from the local music venues:
You should also check out the cafés and restaurants in Køge, as many of them have live music during spring and summer.
See the Rhododendron flower in bloom
Rhododendron park
In Køge is one of Denmark's largest collections of rhododendrons. The park is adorned with shrubs with beautiful flowers of all colors. Admission is free, entrance from Gl. Ringstedvej. The park is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 2pm-6pm.
Photo:Steen Jensen
Be your own tour guide
Take advantage of the fine spring weather to explore the old town center of Køge. Køge is one of the Danish towns with the highest number of well-preserved half-timbered houses from the Renaissance period. Among these historic buildings is Denmark's oldest half-timbered house, dating back to 1527, as confirmed by a date inscription. Køge also holds the record of the oldest town hall still in use, built in 1552.
Be your own tour guide and pick up a free city walk map from VisitKøge with information about the houses.
Photo:Kør-til-Køge
Cars!
Every Monday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, car enthusiasts meet in the parking lot at Køge Nordstrand. Come and see the beautiful and well-maintained cars of all ages.
Season starts in April and lasts all summer.
Photo:VisitKøge
Shopping on the Market Square
Every spring, Køge’s shops move out on Køge Torv for a market day.
The stalls are brimming with good bargains, so if you need to supplement your wardrobe, a visit to the shops’ market day is a must!
Photo:Claes Bech-Poulsen
A snack or a bigger meal?
Eat a delicious lunch or dinner at one of Køge's many places to eat.