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Naestved

Næstved is a town in Næstved Municipality, Denmark. As of 2006 it has around 41 000 inhabitants.

The UN/LOCODE is DKNVD.

The town of Næstved

Næstved is an important commercial center in the area, and has 41,158 (2006) inhabitants. The town has become known for the regiment of mounted Guardsmen (Gardehusarer) which have made Næstved their home for over 60 years, and have held weekly drills in the streets of the town. The Guardsmen moved their base to nearby Slagelse in 2003.

History
In 1135 Benedictine monks received Saint Peter's Church and surrounding land in order to found Saint Peter's Monastery. This is seen as the foundation of the town of Næstved, although the town appears to have existed already at that time, being both big and important to the region.

Today
The city has a handful of further education centers, 5 elementary schools and has at least one of each type of the four upper second level education centers. The city has as well one of (if not) the largest gymnasiums in Denmark, Næstved Gymnasium & HF. See Education in Denmark. The city has also five churches; Saint Morten's from 1667, which is decorated with frescoes; Saint Peter's, which is known for its Gothic chancel and its baroque furnishings; Saint John's; Herlufsholm Church; and Holsted Church. The twone also some free evangelical churches in the town, among others Sjølundkirken. .

Gavnø Castle

Gavnø Castle is located on the island of Gavnø near Næstved. The castle is known for its tulips and a large collection of paintings.

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Hotels in Naestved

	Comwell Sorø Storkro	Score 6.25 from 3 reviews
	Abildvej 100
	Previously a manor house this rural hotel is situated in the wonderful countryside of Zealand beautiful, atop a hill overlooking the old apple orchard and Lake Pedersborg. Within easy reach of abundant culture and various sightseeing attractions the newly renovated and modern plenum rooms are housed under the largest thatched roof in Denmark. Magnificent scenery and the small lakes that surround Comwell Sorø Storkro are perfect for boating. Enjoy culinary masterpieces at Pedersborg, our in house restaurant, which provides the perfect framework for a candlelight dinner or enjoy views of the lake and fields. Our chefs use only the best ingredients from the global kitchen. ... more

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Copenhagen City Hop On Hop Off Tour

24 Hours

Find out why they call it 'wonderful Copenhagen' with the City Sightseeing tour of Denmark's vibrant and graceful Capital, and get a bird's eye view of Copenhagen's swirling towers and turrets, not forgetting the Little Mermaid to whom sailors appealed for forgiveness of their sins while they were in port!

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are three routes available and each route takes approximately 1 hour. The bus departs regularly from each stop and your ticket is valid for 24 hours from first use.

Mermaid Tour
The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: Amalienborg Palace, The Little Mermaid and Rosenberg Castle

Carlsberg Tour
The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: The Zoo, Carlsberg Breweries, Frederiksberg Castle and the Theater district.

Christiana Tour
The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: Tivoli, The Black Diamond and Christiania

You may choose the Mermaid Tour or the Carlsberg Tour individually or book the Combination ticket which will combine all three routes ans is valid for two days!

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Grand Tour of Copenhagen

2.5 hours

The Grand Tour of Copenhagen covers all the major sights of the Danish Capital. You will pass by the Tivoli Gardens and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Drive through the colorful canal district, past the National Museum to Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament.

Continue on to the old Stock Exchange and across Kongens Nytorv, where you will be able to see the Royal Theater, world-famous for its Royal Ballet. This is followed by a drive past the vibrant harbor district of Nyhavn to Amalienborg Palace, winter residence of the Royal Family. Here you will have the opportunity to see the Changing of the Guard.

Next you will visit the Gefion Fountain and the Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale. Last but not least, pay a visit to one of the many magnificent churches in Copenhagen and pass Rosenborg Castle, where the crown jewels are protected by the Royal Guard.

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Castle Tour of North Sealand

7 hours

As you leave Copenhagen and head north, for almost a whole hour the coastline of Sweden unravels as you continue through magnificent Danish countryside and coastline towards Elsinore and Kronborg Castle. Now amongst the universal cultural heritage, under the UNESCO convention, Kronborg has reached exclusive status for being the only example of a Renaissance Castle. It is easy to understand why William Shakespeare chose Kronborg Castle as the setting for his famous play 'Hamlet' as you enjoy the beautiful surroundings. You will be able to explore the castle's interior as you are taken through the Chapel and the Knights' Hall (the longest room in Northern Europe) and the dark casemates.

After a lunch break (not included), the tour continues towards Fredensborg, where the Queen's summer residence of Fredensborg Palace is attractively located in the middle of a lovely park, bordering the idyllic Esrum Lake.

The next highlight on this tour of many highlights is Frederiksborg Castle, built by King Christian IV in 1601 - 1625. This pearl of history, built in magnificent Renaissance style with a touch of baroque, is now a national historical museum, containing treasures of painting, tapestry, porcelain, silver and furniture.

This tour is the classic amongst excursions while visiting Denmark. Click here for more information and Booking Details

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