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Welcome to Kalundborg
Quietly Wonderful Kalundborg awaits
One port many destinations!
Where small-town charm meets Vikings & royalty.
Kalundborg is a perfect gateway for adventures. A charming town, founded app. 1150 by historic war hero Esbern Snare, with easy access to some of the grandest Viking historic sites in Denmark – and more. The Viking ship museum and the royal Cathedral of Roskilde is just a one-hour drive from Kalundborg and legendary Viking castle ruins Trelleborg can be visited on an exciting half day trip. The friendly and warm atmosphere of Kalundborg will charm any cruise guest. Enjoy beautiful gardens, local museums, castles and churches, fly high in the Kragerup Go High, take the children to the amusement park Bon Bon Land. The natural beauty of the area is perfect for hiking, biking, or other outdoor activities. Kalundborg truly offers a wide palette of opportunities. Last but not least Kalundborg is within just over an hour’s drive from Copenhagen and Odense.
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What you need to know
Language
Danish
Distance from pier to city center (each pier)
Quay 5-6: 330m/10 meter water depth 1 km
New West Port: 500m/15m water depth: 5km
Transport to/from airport
Taxis, trains and buses are available. 100 km to Copenhagen Airport.
Transport to/from city center
From Quay 5-6: 10 minutes’ walk, shuttle service 5 minutes’ drive
From New West Port: Taxi 10 minutes’ drive, shuttle service 15 minutes’ drive.
Currency
Danish kroner DKK
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Covid-19 Information
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in any of the 31 Cruise Baltic destinations.
If the situation changes, this section will be updated with the necessary information regarding each port and destination.
Port Fees
Harbour dues (Currency/GT)
DKK 2.00Passenger dues (Currency/PAX)
-Services available for guests
Always available
Available in some cases
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Shopping
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Destination collaboration/shore excursions
Transport
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Destination Highlights
Kalundborg “High Town” and the Church of our Lady
Medieval old town centre 15th and 16th century well-preserved houses and the Unique 5-towered church (1220)
Gardens of Birkegaarden
Prairie Garden, Convent Garden, Meditation Garden, and Permaculture Garden.
Kragerup Manor
Visit 9th generation Dinesen;
Birgitte Dinesen will serve coffee and tell the story of the estate and of her famous family member the author Karen Blixen
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Dyrehoej Winery
Denmark’s largest and happiest wine producer takes you into the wine fields and you get to visit the winery and taste the grapes from the Zealand West Coast.
Exciting extras
In the footsteps of the Vikings
Visit the excavations of cult buildings and sacrificial sites of Tissoe, the Viking castle of Trelleborg and the Viking ship museum in Roskilde.
What’s on right now in Kalundborg?
There are no upcoming events at the moment
Excursions – on and off the beaten path
Classic and popular
The Castle of Dragsholm with the 2nd best hotel restaurant in the world
Visit the more than 800-year-old castle. Let the chef show you around the herb garden and experience what wild herbs are actually edible.
Roskilde Viking ship museum and and the UNESCO site Roskilde cathedral
This tour takes you back in history to the vikings and the Danish Kings and Queens
Hans Christian Andersens's Home town
Cross the Great Belt Bridge and visit the H.C. Andersen museum and "The Funen Village" a 19th century open air museum
Copenhagen
Kalundborg is centrally located so all the attractions of Copenhagen are within one hour and 15 minutes drive.
New and adventurous
Dyrehoj Vinery Safari
Mountain bike or walking tour in the vineyard. Tasting of their wines and other produce. Tour of the vinery
Kayaking in the Halleby canal
Group of 8 in 2-person kayaks; room for a child in the middle
Don’t hesitate to get in touch
Port of Kalundborg
Michael D. Larsen
CCO
ml@kalundborghavn.dk
Mobile +45 31 13 19 49
Direct +45 59 53 40 11
Baltic Plads 2
4400 Kalundborg, Denmark