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KøgeKøge town is located 5 kilometres north of Gartneri Toftegaard. Køge is an old and very beautiful town and dates back to the year 1288. All summer long it is possible to attend guided city walks in the old part of the town. The famous square is the largest in Denmark, and the oldest functioning Town hall in Denmark is situated here. The building dates back to the middle of the 15th century. To get more information about the city walks please contact Køge Tourist Information, also placed at the square. At http://www.visitkoege.com the homepage of Køge Tourist Information you can keep yourself updated on local sights and activities. Go to http://ww.koegenu.dk for more information about shopping and restaurants. Every Wednesday and Saturday there is an open air market at the square, where fresh fruit and vegetables can be purchased along with pottery and tools. Do not miss out on the art museum, Køge Skitsesamling. This museum is the only museum in Denmark which focuses on the artistic process of creation. The collection contains sketches and models of sculptures. A special department is exhibiting sketches of the famous woven carpets created by the Queen of Denmark. The original wall carpets are from year 2000 and they are displayed as decoration on Christiansborg Castle, the Danish Parliament. Køge town has a lot of specialised retail shops and many good restaurants. Take a walk at the new sea front area, and choose the perfect place for lunch or dinner. |
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Kjøge Mini-by: Miniature model town of Køge.The miniature model town of Køge is displaying the town as it was approximately 150 years ago. To explore Køge Miniby is an exciting experience, which awakens the fantasy in most people, both adults as children. Many children think it is like walking inside a dollhouse city. The models of the houses are all built in 1:10 true scale. Some of the houses still exist in the real Køge. During your visit it is possible to have access to the craftsman workshop, where the models are being build. You are allowed to bring your food and coffee, and have your lunch at Køge Miniby. |
Vallø CastleOnly 3 kilometres east of Gartneri Toftegaard you will find Vallø Castle surrounded by large forests and farmland owned by Vallø Manor. This area belongs to one of the most beautiful Danish manor landscapes, and in 1981 the area by law was defined as a cultural and historical protected area. Vallø Castle was built by baroness Mette Rosenkrantz in the years of 1580. The castle park and gardens are kept in old English style with small lakes and ponds, and a collection of rare trees and bushes. The public is welcomed in the park, gardens and forests all seasons, and it is allowed to bring picnic baskets and blankets, and enjoy the outdoors. Across the castle an old Inn is placed. The restaurant has limited opening hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and opens at 6 pm. For reservations please call +45 56 266 266. Find more details here www.valloslotskro.dk Neighbouring the Inn the old Manors horse stables houses a small museum. The museum is telling the interesting history of the castle and the manor. Only open in the summer. |
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Stevns Klint (Stevns Cliff)Drama and idyll are connected in a splendid mixture at Stevns Klint. Viewed from the seaside this 18 kilometres long and steep cliff raises as a massive promontory to a height of 41 metres. On a sunny summer day the colours are magnificent. The limestone seabed makes the water look crystal clear, the water surface reflects the deep blue sky, and the white chalk cliff makes a strong contrast to all the shades of blue. The sea is eroding the land at a slow pace, and in this process the steep cliff is created. In 1928 there was a dramatic slide. A part of the chalk cliff collapsed and tore the apse of Højerup Old Church into the sea. Remains of the slide and debris can still be spotted on the narrow beach. The old church, or what is left of it, is now supported by a big wall. Geological and culture historical excursions at Stevns KlintStevns Museum arranges guided walks in the area by the cliff and Højerup Old Church. Learn more about chalk mining in the old days, the ancient story about the Cliff King and extinction of the dinosaurs. Please noteWalking, climbing and staying unsupervised on the cliff are at your own risk and responsibility.
Stevns Museum: Højerup Bygade 38, Højerup, 4660 Store Heddinge |
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Møns Klint (Møns Cliff)Do not miss out on this excursion! Møns Klint is suited about 1 hours drive from Gartneri Toftegaard. This cliff is one of the most amazing sights in Denmark. Be sure to schedule a whole day to visit Møns Klint and the Geomuseum. Møns Klint, the white chalk cliffs and the nearby nature area is one of its kinds. Not only is the dramatic cliff and exiting adventure in itself, but the forest and the open landscape inlands shaded by the cliff, are inviting for beautiful and very special nature walks. This area is well known as one of the few places in Denmark where wild orchids grow. Make your day complete by visiting Geocenter Møns Klint – a new interactive museum By good weather conditions there are many places to enjoy outdoor meals. The southern part of the cliff is low. The beaches along the cliffs are not suitable for swimming. The seabed is rough and stony, and there is a considerable draft very near the coast. Facing north the terrain raises towards the Klinteskoven (Cliffs forest). Stairs lead from the plateau above the cliffs to the beach below, at special viewpoints like Gråryg Fald, Store Klint, Sandskredsfald, Jydeleje Fald and Liselund. It is possible to walk along the cliffs either on the plateau above or along the beach at the bottom. From the walking path on the plateau, a path runs out to Cape Freuchen close to Store Klint. At the cape there is a breathtaking view both south and north. From the car park there is a very steep walk up to the highest viewpoint Dronningestolen (The Queens Throne). This highest point is 128 metres above sea level, and at nice weather conditions you have a view of the Baltic Sea, and maybe even the coast of Sweden and German Island Rügen. Please noteWalking, climbing and staying unsupervised on the cliffs are at your own risk and responsibility. Be aware of debris from slides on the beach. Do not try to climb piles of clay and chalk. The material can be deep, soft and very sticky. |
Faxe Kalkbrud (Faxe Old Chalk Mine)The old chalk mining area at Faxe has now been turned into an interactive museum, with guided tours and hunt for fossils. For more details please visit: www.aabne-samlinger.dk/oestsjaellands/geomuseum/ |
Geomuseum Faxe guided tours and fossil hunts:Remember to bring good footwear, beverages and sunglasses. Tour booking at phone no. +45 56 50 28 06 |
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Beaches4 kilometres to the east of Gartneri Toftegaard you will find Sønder Strand (South Beach). There is a car park close to the beach, a small snack bar, toilet and jetty. The beach is suitable for windsurfing as well. The beach is sandy; there is shallow water and a sandy sea bed. There are more beaches within close range of Gartneri Toftegaard: Køge North Beach, placed in connection to the leisure and bareboat harbour and the beaches at Strøby Egede and Strøby Ladeplads. |
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BonBon – LandThe amusement park BonBon Land is only a 30 minutes drive away from Gartneri Toftegaard. Visit: http://www.bonbonland.dk/ |
