DENMARK | by Freki

[FREKI]

Today me and a mate ( fellow member - Hviid ) had planned a road trip down south to cover some places - and we did - sadly however the weather turned very cloudy so most of the areas was postponed to another day..

It wasn't completely fruitless though, so here's a bit from today..

Vordingborg

Located in the southern part of Zealand you find this old home to Kings and Queens..

Vordingborg used to be home to one of Denmark's largest castles back in the 12th century
Sadly there's almost only ruins left now with the exception of a pretty cool tower



Dannebro - the world's oldest national flag


Old castle walls..


The Gåsetårn from 1362 - only part still intact


The area around the ruins..






The habour from where the King's fleet could easily reach most of the Kingdom should it be needed


Castle wall ruin




The area around the castle ruins


The church from 1388


Cute little critters






The church up close..






Mainstreet




That's about it - and I will be the first to say that this does not do the city justice, but the clouds rolled in and we desided to move north so what is left will have to wait for another day..

What I can say is that I found it a very nice place with the lovely lush nature and great setting..

[ShadowMaster]

Very lovely.. Such greenery, cleanliness and well managed and well kept towns and cities puts me in a relaxing mood.

[FREKI]

Vallø

Another place we visited yesterday was Vallø - and yes that is a revisit but I hope you like it anyway





Old moat


The local Inn..




The Castle


Castle park..




That's all folks..

[ShadowMaster]

Denmark style, is guaranteed to make you smile.

I'm enjoying this entire set!

[FREKI]

^I'm glad you do, here's some new pics from today

Roskilde

This little city at the end of the fjord is today mostly known for it's Cathedral from the 12th century and it's Viking Ship Museum









The cathedral




The Roskilde fjord


Reconstructed Viking ship




More reconstructions












"Downtown"






Denmark's oldest trainstation from 1847














































Hope you enjoyed the pics..

[FREKI]

Ringstedvej

A small update from the middle of nowhere

[FREKI]

Holbæk

This old town is neatly loacted at the southern shore of the Holbæk Fjord and offers some good shopping options as well as a nice marina



The Fjord..
































The old industrial habour is being turned into a new residential and commercial district
















That's all folks..

[AJW]

Isn't Roskilde best known for its festival? Anyway, nice set of pics you've put on display here; Denmark is beautiful!

[FREKI]

Originally Posted by qzzq

Isn't Roskilde best known for its festival?

I guess to some it may be, but for most the two will just happen share name..

[FREKI]

Karlstrup Kalkbrud

While Denmark most certainly doesn't lack sandy beaches there are alternatives if you feel like cooling off by taking a swim..

One of these alternatives is this former limestone quarry turned recreational area..










The limestone gives the water a cool turquoise colour


















That's all folks..

[SLO]

I liked it, very nice. Perhaps we'll visit one day, my wife was a foreign exchange student in Denmark...

[FREKI]

^if I can be of any assistance by all means let me know

Sorø

Located convenient between two large lakes this 1000 year old city was unlike many not founded on industry but on educational institutions..

Today it still houses many buildings from it's past and makes for a nice place to visit with both cozy old streets and calm recreational areas


We start of in the suburban sprawl that surrounds all Danish cities..
























Lake Sorø














The church from 1161 - where Absalon ( founder of Copenhagen ) was buried in 1201


The "new" Academy from 1826














Small shopping arcade


That's all folks - for this time..

[FREKI]

A few Aerials from around the island of Zealand

Skælskør


Countryside


Ringsted


Countryside


Countryside


Køge


Køge


Solrød Strand

[Nightsky]

Seems like every small town in Denmark has an atmosphere...as you might now that is not the case here in Sweden.

[Frogfisher]

Freki... I think you need to rename it "Zealand"... appears you havent left the island at any point!


Nightsky... not all small towns in Denmark has atmosphere. The small ones posted her are considered fairly large or middle sized danish towns. They all have almost or above 10.000 inhabitants (dont remember all the numbers).

But go under 5.000 and there is litterally just around a dozen town with atmosphere.

[FREKI]

Originally Posted by Frogfisher

Freki... I think you need to rename it "Zealand"... appears you havent left the island at any point!

I've covered Amager too

And even made it to Møn - but it was cloudy so never posted the pics..


Anyways more islands will comes - just need to find the time to take the long drive across the wast kingdom

[Greavsie]

Superb pics freki!

[FREKI]

^

Brøndby Strand

Went fishing with a mate today and while I didn't plan it as a photo trip I did take a few pics I might as well post to get the season started..

At the northern shore of the Bay of Køge you'll find Brøndby Strand - a beach separated from the mainland by a series of freshwater lakes..

Nothing really spectacular about the place, but it's a fine place for a walk and while we didn't catch a damn thing the Pikes should supposed grow pretty big there...



Commieblocks puncturing the suburban sprawl..






The beach


Bay of Køge




Small marina


Lake Holmesø












Dike protecting the lower inland..




And that's it for this time..

I'm not sure where the next place will be, but I can promise it will have more urbanity than this place

[FREKI]

Spring has arrived..

[FREKI]

New pics on the next page..