Churches in Denmark

Visit the large, beautiful Odense Cathedral. The church is also known as Saint Canute's Church, named after Canute the Saint, who in 1086 was murdered nearby. Today, the skeleton of Canute the Saint is on display in the cathedral's crypt and provides a historical experience.

Go on a cheap car holiday in Denmark and visit Maribo Cathedral, originally a Birgitine monastery church donated to the Grimstrup estate by Queen Margrethe I. The church was built during the 1400s, but didn't actually become a cathedral until 1803. Inside the church you can see Leonora Christine's grave, who lived in the old monastery south of the church.

Visit Bornholm's best preserved round church, Nylars Kirke, built around 1160. The frescoes on the central column, believed to be among Bornholm's oldest, tell the story of the creation of Adam and Eve and the exile from the Garden of Eden. In the porch you will find two Christian rune stones, the oldest of which dates back to around 1050. The beautiful free-standing bell tower of timberwork dates from the late Middle Ages and stands on a large extension of boulders from the 1500s.

The 26-metre-high Olsker Rundkirke is the tallest of the four round churches on Bornholm. The church was built around 1150, but has been rebuilt and strengthened several times over the years - most recently in the mid-1900s, when the altarpiece was replaced. In this elegant round church, the staff in the porch are happy to answer questions and tell you about the church's past as a defensive fortification.

Østerlars Rundkirke is not only the largest round church on Bornholm, but in all of Denmark. It is also believed to be the oldest of Bornholm's four round churches, although the exact year of construction is unknown. Østerlars Rundkirke is central to the theory that there is a connection between the French Order of the Knights Templar and the location of Bornholm's medieval churches.

Explore Denmark with Risskov and drive yourself to the experiences that await. One of the many surprises that Viborg hides is its beautiful cathedral, whose history dates back to the 12th century. Along the way up through the ages, the church experienced several serious fires, with the last one razing it to the ground in 1726. As a result, not much remained of the beautiful cathedral, in fact, only the old crypt survived the ravages of time. The rest has been rebuilt and the present church was consecrated in 1876. In the crypt's southern chapel is the Well of St. Kjeld, where many sick people, and especially the blind, are said to have been healed. The walls and vaults of the cathedral were decorated by the artist Joakim Skovgaard and his assistants, who covered the walls and vaults of the cathedral with very colourful frescoes from the Bible story, from Adam and Eve to the end times, from 1901 to 1913. Find gay-friendly hotels in Viborg and the surrounding area and go on a self-drive holiday at your own pace with the whole family.

The cathedral is also Ribe's landmark and easy to spot in the flat landscape that characterises the region. It took about 100 years to complete the church, which was built around 1250. But since then there have been many additions and alterations, and today the cathedral is the site of a number of tombs to the most powerful men in the kingdom and the city. There is also an epitaph, donated by Valdemar Sejr, in honour of his son who died in 1231. A little south of the cathedral, Christian graves have been found, so perhaps Ansgar's church was also located there. A great experience to go back in time in historic Denmark and see for yourself the famous tombs and the beautiful decorations of the cathedral.

The Marble Church is a living city-church for both the residents of Copenhagen and anyone else who would like to visit the church. Grab yourself a cheap mini-break or weekend stay in Copenhagen and see the church from the outside or come inside and enjoy the empressive space. 

Ribe Cathedral (Vor Frue Kirke), the city's pompous landmark, can be seen far and wide in the flat landscape. Ansgar, the Apostle of the North, built Denmark's first churches (of wood) in Schleswig and Ribe around 860. The present church was begun between 1150-1175 and completed between 1225-1250. After numerous alterations and additions, it is Denmark's only five-nave church, characterised by changing styles and many interesting details.

The Sand-Buried Church (Den Tilsandede Kirke) near Skagen is a fascinating historical site and natural wonder. Built in the 14th century and dedicated to St. Lawrence, the church was gradually engulfed by drifting sand over several centuries. By 1795, only the tower remained visible, and the church was abandoned. Today, visitors can explore the preserved whitewashed tower, a striking contrast to the surrounding sand dunes and greenery. The site offers insight into Skagen’s history and the power of nature, making it a unique attraction for history enthusiasts, photographers, and those exploring the region’s distinctive landscape.

Go on a driving holiday in Denmark and visit the beautiful East Zealand and of course Kalundborg, which has a lot to offer. Find child-friendly hotels at Risskov and plan the perfect family holiday. One of the great sights in Kalundborg is Our Lady's Church which is Northern Europe's only 5-towered central church. In the church's brochure, which can be purchased in the porch, Hugo Johannsen of the National Museum points out that the church and its geometric precision and its 5 towers evoke the heavenly Jerusalem that descends to earth on the Day of Judgement, as seen in the Book of Revelation. Become an experience richer and enjoy a cheap summer holiday, or winter holiday, in Kalundborg with Risskov.

Go on a car holiday in North Jutland and find cheap hotels at Risskov. Find a summer holiday, winter holiday or autumn holiday and plan a self-drive holiday to Vitskøl Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Northern Europe. Over the last 10 years the monastery has been carefully renovated and today it appears as a unique building. The monastery is known for its large herb garden and it is possible to buy plants in the nursery. Also visit the old monastery ruins and take a look at the livestock in the fields. Find your self-drive holiday at Risskov and get away to discover Vitskøl Kloster and Northern Jutland.