Time zone CET (UTC+1) Area 578.7 km² Local time Monday 10:54 AM | Region Zealand (Sjælland) Elevation 11 m (36 ft) Postal code 4300 Population 26,961 (2015) | |
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Weather 5°C, Wind S at 16 km/h, 71% Humidity Clubs and Teams Nordvest FC, Tuse Næs Boldklub Points of interest Andelslandsbyen Nyvang, Æglageret, Naturskolen ved Orøstrand, Holbæk Klatrepark, Holbæk Naturskole | ||
Holbæk is a town in Denmark and the seat of Holbæk municipality with a population of 26,961 (1 January 2015). The city is located in the northeastern part of Region Sjælland, Denmark.
Contents
- Map of 4300 HolbC3A6k Denmark
- History
- Economy
- Culture
- Sport
- Famous people
- Twin towns Sister cities
- References
Map of 4300 Holb%C3%A6k, Denmark
Holbæk is on Zealand, on the banks of Holbæk Fjord, an inlet of the larger Isefjord. Holbæk is a commercial and industrial center for the surrounding area. By rail, Holbæk is served by Danske Statsbaner's line from Roskilde to Kalundborg, which runs through the city. Vestsjællands Lokalbaner connects Holbæk by rail to Nykøbing Sjælland. The city serves as a major hub for the Movia bus routes. Holbæk has an active commercial seaport that serves as the harbor for the ferry to Orø (island). Near the harbor there is a substantial marina.
History
Holbæk is first mentioned in official documents in Absalon's letter of June 8, 1199, in which he granted the majority of his estates to Sorø Klosterkirke in Sorø. It was called Holbækgaard, a larger farm belonging to a nobleman, around which the city would eventually develop.
Next it appears in Valdemar the Victorious' book of properties (see Kong Valdemars Jordebog on the Danish Wikipedia) in 1231. Valdmar broke ground for Holbæk Slot (Holbæk Castle) in 1236.
Holbæk clearly grew from then on but is not mentioned again until around 1400 when Margaret I came for a court proceeding that granted her territories in Jutland. The event may have triggered the creation of the first city seal which shows the three trees by the water that are the prominent features of the current seal.
Economy
Companies headquartered in Holbæk include Sparekassen Sjælland.
Culture
Culturally, Holbæk can be noted for Musikhus Elværket, a converted power station that serves as a concert venue for modern music.
Sport
The city is home to Holbæk B&I the local football club.
Famous people
Twin towns — Sister cities
Holbæk is twinned with: