Discover Store Fuglede: Lake, Cycle Route and Culture

Store Fuglede combines impressive nature with Danish cultural history and a variety of paths and routes. Tissø, a long-distance cycle route, a historic church building and the exhibition at Fugledegaard give the area many different facets. Fugledegaard also has five spacious shelters, each offering room for around 6 to 7 people. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore decide on your preferred focus when planning your trip: Should your time be shaped primarily by landscapes and wildlife, cycling tours or discoveries of cultural history?

Tissø and the landscape around Store Fuglede

Tissø is Denmark’s fourth-largest lake and is home to a rich variety of bird and animal life. This makes it a strong nature focus for a trip to Store Fuglede. Nature enthusiasts can consider the lake an important part of their plans and combine their days there with other experiences in the surrounding area. The contrast between the open landscape, the bodies of water and the cultural-historical sites that help shape the character of this area is particularly appealing.

Cyclists also have a notable point of reference: the approximately 390 km-long Ice Age Route runs between Jyderup and Kalundborg through moraine landscapes, past lakes and through river valleys, and passes close to Fugledegaard. You can take the route into account when planning your trip.

Routes and historical discoveries

Værslevstien was established on the former railway grounds as a route for pedestrians, cyclists and riders. It passes the former Store Fuglede railway station. This means it appeals to different ways of experiencing the landscape: on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. For families with different interests, such a choice can be helpful when planning the day, without everyone having to follow the same pace.

An excursion to Fugledegaard adds an exceptional cultural-historical detail to the nature experiences. The exhibition features a reconstruction of the Tissø Ring. Made of pure gold, the ring was found in the surrounding area in 1977, weighs around 2 kg and is considered the largest single gold find from the Viking Age in Danish history. The Fugledegaard exhibition is free of charge and follows Fugledegaard’s opening hours. You should therefore plan your visit according to the times in effect there.

Discover Store Fuglede Church

The elevated Store Fuglede Church consists of a Romanesque nave and several later additions. In the Middle Ages, it was converted into a hall church. Inside is a crucifixion group from the early 16th century: Christ is depicted on the cross, with Mary and John on either side. Anyone interested in church art and the historical development of architecture will find another distinct focus here alongside the lake, routes and the Viking Age.

When looking for accommodation in Store Fuglede, it is worth deciding on your preferred travel mix in advance. You can choose a holiday apartment or holiday home as your search direction if you would like to include nature, cycling and culture in your travel plans. Specific amenities or availability should always be checked against the current listing. For further trip planning, you can also view Gørlev, Eskebjerg, Bjerge, Melby, Nostrup, Jerslev Sj, Havnsø and Bildsø.

For the higher-level travel overview: Kalundborg.