Holbæk

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The Danish port city Holbæk [ hɔlʔbɛg ] is located in the northwest of the Sjælland region, on Holbækfjord, which is part of the Isefjorden. The place is first mentioned in 1199 as Holbækgaard. The town grew up around the 1236 built by King Valdemar II the castle.

Population figures

Development of the population of the municipality (January 1 ):

  • 2007: 68 446
  • 2008: 69 010

The Holbæk community has existed since 1 January 2007 and originated from the former municipalities Holbæk ( 1970-2006:159,47 km ²), Jernløse, Svinninge, Tornved and Tølløse. The new municipality covers an area of ​​578.70 km ².

Traffic

About Holbæk the DSB railway line runs from Roskilde to Kalundborg. In the southeast of the city, the two-lane road bridge Munkholmbroen via the Tempelkrogen in Isefjorden.

Structures

  • St. Nicholas Church ( Holbæk )

Museums

  • Holbæk Museum, cultural and historical heritage museum
  • Andelslandsbyen Nyvang, open-air museum
  • Danmarks Vej og Bromuseum was a 2011-2012 existing road and bridge museum in the southeast of the city

School of Art

In the mansion Holbæk slots Ladegaard, whose main building dates from the late 18th century, the Kunsthøjskolen i Holbæk is housed ( School of Art in Holbæk ) since 1963. As the first of its kind in Denmark can occupy several months of intensive courses at the private university up to 75 art enthusiasts of all ages - had to give up without an entrance examination. The very free training is provided by professional artists. For permanent staff includes artists such as Nis Rømer, Niels Bonde and Hanne Long Houlberg. As a guest lecturer working -known artists such as the Documenta participant Lea Porsager and Christoph. The Academy is headed by the German musician Michael Nielen.

Sons and daughters

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