Ramløse: Church History, Harbour and Paths along Lake Arresø

Those who choose Ramløse as a destination will find a variety of points of interest here: cultural history, crafts, paths along the water and maritime impressions. When planning a trip, these themes can be explored at specific places: Ramløse Church, the site where the Ramløse Hoard was found, the cooper's workshop at the Håndværksmuseet, the four Cloverleaf Trails, the 5 km Harbour Tour along Lake Arresø and the larger marina.

Church History and Art

The history of Ramløse Church dates back to the 12th century; it was first mentioned in 1211. The church consists of a Romanesque chancel and a Romanesque nave. Its furnishings include the only altarpiece painted by Christen Købke; it was painted in 1838. The frescoes in Ramløse Church depict Saint George. This brings together Romanesque architecture, a dated work and a clearly identified fresco motif in one building. There are 627 years between the first mention in 1211 and the painted altarpiece of 1838. Thus, Romanesque architectural elements and a work from the 19th century meet at the church. The church and the Ramløse Hoard represent two different historical focal points: here, a Romanesque religious building; there, a find from the late Iron Age.

The Ramløse Hoard and the Late Iron Age

The Ramløse Hoard was found east of Ramløse and dates from the late Iron Age. The Ramløse Hoard comprises 454 gold and silver objects, including coins, weights and parts of balance beams. The Ramløse Hoard bears witness to trade, wealth and connections with the outside world more than 1,000 years ago. The history of the find links a specific location east of Ramløse with an era dating back more than a millennium.

Crafts to Watch and Try

The Håndværksmuseet has a cooper's workshop. At the Håndværksmuseet, you can try out historical tools in a cooper's workshop and observe how a barrel is assembled from several parts. This adds a practical focus on crafts to the historical themes.

The Cloverleaf Trails and the Harbour Tour

The Cloverleaf Trails near Ramløse consist of four routes of different lengths. All four begin at the Cloverleaf Trail post by Ramløse Hall. The 5 km Harbour Tour runs along Lake Arresø and Ramløse Bakker. The four Cloverleaf Trails therefore differ in length, while the Harbour Tour is a single route with a set distance of 5 km.

Maritime Connections and Ramløse Mill

A larger marina in Ramløse has a slipway for dinghies and sailing boats. As part of a Dansk Mølledag, Ramløse Mill was open to visitors; at 1:30 p.m., a talk about Ramløse Mill was held there with a representative of the Ramløse Møllelaug.

More Destinations for Your Trip Planning

For further orientation, you can also get to know Dragør, Munkerup, Fredensborg, Vejby, Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Annisse and Brøndbyøster.

For the overarching travel overview: Hovedstaden.