Korsør

	Korsør
	Korsør
	Korsør
Basic data
State :	Denmark
Region :	Sjælland
Municipality ; (since 2007) :	Slagelse
Coordinates :	55 ° 20 ′ N , 11 ° 8 ′ E Coordinates: 55 ° 20 ′ N , 11 ° 8 ′ E
Founded:	1241
Population : ; (2020)	14,608
Postal code :	4220 Korsør
Sister cities :	Policy; Motala
	; The Storebælt Bridge

Korsør [ kɔʀˈsøːʔʀ ] is a port city on the Great Belt on the island of Zealand ( Denmark ).

geography

The Lejodde with the lake Lejsøen is a nature reserve and is located north of Korsor right on the Great Belt. It is part of the EU bird sanctuary and entry is prohibited during the breeding season .

In addition to the historic city center ( Centrum Syd ), Korsør also includes the Halsskov district ( Centrum Nord ). The nearest settlements in the area are Svenstrup, Halseby and Frølunde.

history

The first documented mention of the name Korsør goes back to the year 1241st On November 26, 1425 Korsør received by the king Erik of Pomerania , the town charter . The urban development was mainly determined by the location, as the shortest connection over the Great Belt to Funen . So it became an important ferry port . Since the opening of the Great Belt crossing in 1998, only ferries to Langeland have left here.

In connection with the municipal reform on January 1, 2007 , Korsør became part of the new municipality of Slagelse .

Population development

Development of the population (January 1st) :

1980-20,257
1985-20,786
1990-20,443
1995-20.092
1999-20,048
2000-20,330
2003 - 20,654
2005 - 20,644
2010 - 14,439

politics

coat of arms

The coat of arms shows a cross.

Town twinning

Korsør has partnerships with the city of Motala in Sweden and Police (Pölitz) in Poland .

Economy and Infrastructure

In addition to ferry traffic, fishing and the production of margarine are economically important . There is also a naval base for the Danish Navy in Korsør .

Recreational facilities

View of part of the Korsør golf course

The 18-hole golf course is certainly one of the most important tourist facilities in Korsør. It is located on the outskirts of Korsør in the old Tårnborg Park and is well cared for in its surroundings.

There is also a marina in the port of Korsør with berths for guest boats.

In addition to several hotels and campsites, there is also a youth hostel in the Svenstrup district .

With the Korsør Biograf Teater , the city has the world's oldest cinema that is still in use today .

There are several beaches in and around Korsør.

traffic

Due to its location on the Great Belt, shipping played a crucial role in the development and growth of the city. As early as the 19th century there was also a daily post ship connection to Lübeck-Travemünde . The direct connection to Germany ended with the ban on butter journeys in 1999.

The railway reached Korsør in 1847. The first station, Korsør, was on the headland of Halsskov Odde. In 1907 the station was relocated to the port of Korsor, because the protected port enables better loading possibilities for the ferry traffic , at the end 3 loading bridges were set up for the railway ferry service. With the opening of the tunnel under the Great Belt in 1997, the entire station area was shut down and dismantled. While the large track field was converted into an inner-city recreation zone, the so-called "Byparken" (German: Stadtpark), the former main station building was renovated and now serves as the headquarters of ScanCom International A / S. The new station is now outside, north of the town of Korsør and is integrated into the national IC network of DSB .

The E 20 motorway now passes north of the city, and the toll booth for the Storebælt bridge follows after exit 43 . Here you had to switch to a ferry in the port of Halsskov until the opening of the bridge to cross the Great Belt. Motor vehicles were also loaded onto ferries in the port of Korsør itself. In contrast to the port in Korsør, the traces of the ferry time are more visible in the port of Halsskov.

The Storebælt Bridge
Halsskov Odde with Storebælt bridge
In the foreground the lake Lejsøen in the background the Storebælt Bridge
The new Korsør train station opened in 1997
Halsskov harbor with the old ferry system

Attractions

Kongegaarden

The royal court, built in 1761 in rococo style , is owned by the "Kongegaardsfonden" foundation , which is dedicated to promoting visual artists. In addition to changing exhibitions, Kongegaarden also houses the Isenstein collection by the sculptor Harald Isenstein . Jazz concerts are also held here regularly.

Dolmen

The Dysser ( dolmen ) of Korsør are located in the elongated, coastal Lystskov (forest) southeast of Korsør, the dolmen of Tårnborg Gods north of Korsør.

bridge

The Storebælt Bridge is one of the municipality's greatest attractions .

More buildings

In the center is the coastal battery Korsør , "Fæstningen". The castle, which was demolished at the beginning of the 19th century, was also located on the site. Several parts of the building have been preserved. The oldest is the tower, the age of which is estimated to be around the time Korsør was first mentioned in 1241. Next to it is written around 1610 on the orders of King Christian IV . built a large magazine , which today houses the city and crossing museum on the first floor . The red-painted half-timbered house was originally the magazine for gun carriages and dates from 1826, it is now used as a meeting room for various local associations. The commander's house from the 1820s, as well as its extension from 1884 for the harbor master , now house the local historical archive for Korsør and the surrounding area. The guard building used as a coffee house dates from the mid-19th century. The existing walls date back to the time of the Swedish occupation after the Peace of Roskilde , when the fortress was improved between 1658 and 1660 .

At the westernmost point of the municipality, at the foot of the Storebælt Bridge, was the first station of Korsør. The yellow post office of Christian VI. and its white annex still stand today. Before ice breakers were introduced in 1927, passengers and goods were carried across the Great Belt in ice boats from Halsskov Odde . While the post office as club premises is used, is located in the white farming the Eisbootmuseum .

The royal court in Korsør
Korsør fortress
View from the former train station over the inner harbor of Korsør to the fortress
The old station (1907–1997) of Korsør from the former track side
The post house on Halsskov Odde

Churches

There are 5 churches in the municipality.

In the southern center of the city is the St. Paul's Church , "Skt. Povls Kirke", it was built on the site of the old Skt.-Gedruds Church. In 2003 it received a new interior and an expanded Frobenius organ .

The modern Halskov Church, which was consecrated in 1968, is located in the northern district of Halskov . The current shape goes back to an expansion in 1993.

In the hamlet of Hemmeshøj is the Hemmeshøj Church , the oldest parts of which date back to around 1250. Most of the current church dates back to the Gothic period around 1400. The baptismal font , made of a piece of granite , and the corresponding baptismal font date from the year 1600, while the pulpit dates from 1580. The altar panel from 1625 is in the late Renaissance style.

The Tårnborg Church is located next to the hill on which the Tårnburg used to be, of which only the foundation walls are visible. Tårnburg was built in the middle of the 12th century and abandoned in favor of Korsør at the beginning of the 15th century, with the construction of the castle a church was also built. The baptismal font made of Gotland limestone dates from between 1250 and 1300. The large, wood-carved crucifix above the altar dates from the middle of the 14th century.

The Vemmelev Church , located in the Vemmelev district, dates from the 13th century, but only part of the side nave of the original church still exists . The tower and porch were added in the 16th century and the choir was built in 1871. In 1989 two new bells were put into operation, the two old bells from the 17th century are on display in the vestibule. The 17th century altarpiece and pulpit, which are kept in the style of the high and late Renaissance, were extensively restored in 1992.

The Vemmelev Church in the parish of Korsør
The Tårnborg Church in Korsør Municipality
Tårnborg Church seen across Korsør Nor, Tårnburg was on the hill to the left of the church
St. Paul's Church in the town of Korsør
The Halskov Church in Korsør Municipality