Things to do in and around Køge
Use Køge as a base for the town, the coast and day trips. Combine the old streets with art, the beach and Viking history, then return to your room and the shared kitchen.
Sights in and around Køge
Køge Torv and the old streets
Køge's large market square and the surrounding streets with half-timbered houses, shops and cafés. The municipality publishes market days and events.
Read more – Køge Torv and the old streetsMAPS – Museum of Art in Public Space
An art museum in Køge devoted to art in public space. A good choice on a rainy day; check current exhibitions and visitor information.
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Køge's cultural history on Nørregade, close to the market square. Check current opening hours before visiting.
Read more – Køge MuseumKøge Marina and North Beach
Watch the boats in the marina and continue to the long sandy beach north of the harbour. The marina and the beach are separate destinations, so check the route before you set off.
Read more – Køge Marina and North BeachKøge Ås and Gammel Kjøgegaard
A green walk along the Køge river valley by the manor house. Use the public paths; the manor house itself is not open inside.
Read more – Køge Ås and Gammel KjøgegaardBorgring Viking fortress
A Viking Age ring fortress with a museum, just outside Køge. Admission requires a ticket, and opening hours follow the season.
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A walk in the park at Vallø Castle south of Køge. Follow the estate's visiting rules; the castle interior is private.
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Three ideas for a day
- Køge at your own pace: walk to the market square, browse the shops and choose MAPS or Køge Museum. Cook in the shared kitchen or eat in town.
- A trip to the water: head towards the marina, watch the boats and continue to North Beach if the weather and time allow.
- Vikings and manor houses: visit Borgring, then end the day in the park at Vallø or along Køge Ås.
Here for work, sport or a visit
Visiting Zealand University Hospital Køge, a match at Køge Idrætspark or working in the area? Read about stays for work, hospital visits and sport.
A day in Copenhagen or Roskilde
Take the train from Køge Nord to Copenhagen. Plan your journey with DSB and check departures for your travel day. Roskilde Cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum are other day-trip options.
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