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Korsør is a city in Denmark.
background
Until December 31, 2006, Korsor was an independent municipality. Up until this point in time, the municipality comprised the town of Korsør with the northern districts of Halsskov and the districts of Vemmelev, Frølunde and Sevenstrup.
In connection with the local government reform on January 1, 2007, Korsør became part of the new large municipality NySlagelse.
The first written mention of the name Korsør goes back to the year 1241. On November 26th, 1425, Korsør was granted town charter by King Erik of Pomerania. The urban development was mainly determined by the location, as the shortest connection over the Great Belt to Funen. It also became an important ferry port.
Since the opening of the Great Belt fixed link in 1998, ferry traffic has been suspended except for the ferries to Langeland.
Due to its location on the Great Belt, seafaring plays its corresponding role in urban development.
getting there
The railway station is on the main traffic axis Copenhagen - Frederica and all intercity trains stop there. The railway reached Korsør in 1847. The first station was on the headland of Halsskov Odde. In 1907 the station was relocated to the port of Korsør, because the protected harbor enabled better loading possibilities for the ferry traffic, at the end 3 loading bridges were set up for the railway ferry service. With the opening of the tunnel under the Great Belt in 1997, the station was shut down, while the large track field was converted to bypass parking. The main station building was renovated and now serves as the headquarters of ScanCom International A / S. The new station is now outside, north of the city of Korsør and is integrated into the national IC network of the Danish State Railways. Although the train station has been relocated, there are good bus connections into the city.
The Motorway E 20 passes north of the city, after exit 43 the toll booth for the Storebælt bridge immediately follows. Here you had to change to a ferry in the port of Halsskov until the opening of the bridge in order to cross the Great Belt. Of course, motor vehicles were also loaded onto ferries in the port of Korsør itself. But in contrast to the port in Korsør, here in the port of Halsskov you can see the traces of the ferry time even better. Arriving by car is not a problem. Exit number 43 is north of the city center.
The journey with own ship is possible, there is a guest port available.
mobility
Dynamic cardsThe city is well served by buses.
Tourist Attractions
One of the biggest sights of the community is certainly one of the Storebælt Bridgeto which it is next to the paying office on the floor of the municipality that Storebælt information center gives information about the construction of the link over the Great Belt and the other large bridges in Denmark.
In the center is the Coastal battery Korsør "Fæstningen". The castle, which was demolished at the beginning of the 19th century, was also located on the site. Several parts of the building have been preserved. The oldest is the tower, the age of which is estimated to have been around the time Korsør was first mentioned in 1241. Next to it is the Great Magazine, built around 1610 on the orders of King Christian IV, which is now on the first floor City and crossing museum houses. The red-painted half-timbered house was originally the magazine for gun carriages and dates from 1826, it is now used as a meeting room for various local associations. The commandant's house from the 1820s, as well as its extension from 1884 for the harbor master, now house the local historical archive for Korsør and the surrounding area. The guard building, now used as a coffee house, dates from the middle of the 19th century. The existing walls date back to the time of the Swedish occupation, when the fortress was improved between 1658 and 1660.
At the westernmost point of the municipality, at the foot of the Storebælt bridge, was the first station of Korsør. The yellow Christian IV Post Office and its white annex are still standing. From here, the Halsskov Odde, before there were icebreakers, and this was the case until 1927, passengers and goods were carried across the Great Belt in ice boats in winter. While the post office building is used as a club, the white extension is located there Ice boat museum.
The one built in 1761 in rococo style Royal court is owned by the "Kongegaadsfonden" foundation, which is committed to promoting artists. While temporary exhibitions are held on the ground floor, the is located in the basement Isenstein Collection. Concerts are also regularly held on the first floor.
The Lejodde with the Lake Lejsøen, is a nature reserve and is located north of Korsør directly on the Great Belt. It is as part of the EU bird sanctuary and is forbidden to enter during the breeding season.
Churches
There are 5 churches in the former municipality:
- Skt. Povls Kirke. In the southern center of the city is the Pauluskirche Skt. Povls Kirke, it was built on the site of the old Skt.-Gedruds-Kirche. In 2003 it received a new interior and an expanded Frobenius organ.
- Halskov Church. The modern Halskov Church, which was consecrated in 1968, is located in the northern district of Halskov. The current shape goes back to an expansion in 1993.
- Hemmeshøj Church. In the district of Hemmeshøj is the Hemmeshøj Church, the oldest parts of which date back to around 1250. Most of the current church dates back to the Gothic period around 1400. The baptismal font made from a single piece of granite and the corresponding baptismal font date from 1600, while the pulpit dates from 1580. The altar panel from 1625 is in the late Renaissance style.
- Tårnborg Church. The Tårnborg Church is located next to the hill on which the Tårnburg was once located, of which only the foundation walls are visible. When the castle was built, a church was also built. The baptismal font made of Gotland limestone dates from between 1250 and 1300. The large, wood-carved crucifix above the altar is from the middle of the 14th century.
- Vemmelev church. The Vemmelev Church, located in the Vemmelev district, dates from the 13th century. However, only part of the side nave of the original church still exists. The tower and porch were added in the 16th century, and the choir was built in 1871. In 1989 two new bells were hung, the two old bells from the 17th century are on display in the vestibule. The altarpiece from the 17th century and the pulpit, which are kept in the style of the High and Late Renaissance, were extensively restored in 1992.
activities
The 18-holeGolf course is certainly one of the most important tourist sites in Korsør. It is on the outskirts of Korsør in the old Tårnborg Park and is well cared for in the environment.
There is also one at the port of Korsør Marina with berths for guest boats.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
In addition to several hotels and campsites, there is also a youth hostel in the Svenstrup district.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.korsoer.dk - Official website of Korsør
