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Churches
Zealand, Møn and Lolland-Falster have lots of fascinating churches rich in history. See Denmark’s first church for the royal family at Ringsted, fantastic frescos on Møn and in Roskilde Cathedral, included on UNESCO’s list of world cultural heritage.
 Frescos
See the three Elmelunde Master’s churches on Møn: Fanefjord, Keldby and Elmelunde with their outstandingly beautiful, fascinating frescos.  Church walks on Lolland-Falster
Now you can experience the beautiful churches on Lolland and Falster with the local minister as your guide.  Gavnø Klosterkirke(abbey church) Visit the abbey church, which is part of Gavnø Castle, and experience the most colourful chapel in the Nordic region, as well as some absolutely amazing wood carvings.  Maribo Domkirke Visit the former Bridgettine abbey church where Leonora Christine is buried. The cathedral is situated by the edge of the beautiful Maribo lakes, with boat trips throughout the summer.  Højerup Gl. KirkeExperience Højerup old church, perched on the extreme edge of Stevns Klint where the forces of the sea have eroded the chalk cliffs. Sorø Klosterkirke
(abbey church) The abbey church is one of the biggest medieval churches in Denmark and is attractively situated near Sorø Akademi, surrounded by parkland and lakes. The church is host to the annual Sorø international organ festival.
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Sct. Bendt's church - Ringsted
St Bendt’s church is the earliest brick-built church in Denmark. The church was officially consecrated in 1170 and at the same time Knud Lavard was declared a saint and the crown prince, Knud VI, was crowned. The church was then used as a sepulchral church of the Valdemars from 1182–1341 and was thus Denmark’s first royal church. It has many beautiful frescos.
Roskilde CathedralBishop Absalon began construction of today’s church building in the 1170s. The church is famous as a sepulchral church for Danish royalty. It has only a few royal graves from medieval times, but since the Reformation in 1536, all Danish kings – and almost all queens – have been buried here. In 1995, the cathedral was added to UNESCO’s list of world cultural heritage sites. Read more about Roskilde Cathedral
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Vor Frue Kirke - Kalundborg(Church of Our Lady)  This is the only church in Denmark with five towers. It was established around 1200 with a floorplan in the shape of a Greek cross. At each end of the four arms of the cross, there is an octagonal tower, and there is a square tower in the middle. The builder, Esbern Snare, may have found inspiration from Russia, where there are wooden churches of the same design. Read more about the Church of Our Lady
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