The municipalities of Samsø to the northwest, and Juelsminde on the Jutland peninsula to the west are thus also Kalundborg's municipal neighbors, albeit separated by water. Ferry lines connect the municipality to Aarhus on the Jutland peninsula, and to the island of Samsø at the central harbour in Kalundborg. The harbour is conveniently located near the Kalundborg train station, which connects to the cities of Holbæk and Copenhagen. A large industrial zone, including a South Harbour?, is located south of the town's central area. On January 1, 2007 Kalundborg municipality was, as the result of Kommunalreformen, merged with existing Gørlev, Hvidebæk, Bjergsted, and Høng municipalities to form the new Kalundborg municipality.
Urban areas
The ten largest urban areas in the municipality are:
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Locality
Population
1
Kalundborg
16,434
2
Høng
4,357
3
Gørlev
2,482
4
Svebølle
2,201
5
Ubby
1,943
6
Havnsø
988
7
Snertinge
967
8
Rørby
783
9
Spangsbro
783
10
Kirke Helsinge
560
Politics
Kalundborg's municipal council consists of 27 members, elected every four years.
The tip of Røsnæs peninsula is the westernmost point on the island of Zealand. On the northern side of the peninsula is the Skanse Forest which has a rich birdlife. During the spring and autumn it is visited by many migrating birds. Stately Lerchenborg Castle, the traditional seat of the aristocratic Lerche family, is located on the forest-covered Asnæs peninsula. It is one of the finest examples of baroquearchitecture in Denmark. The home and gardens are open to the public, but is closed during 2005 for restoration. A number of special arrangements take place at the castle during the year, including a Christmas market, music concerts and car shows. The castle was built in 1747 by General Lerche-Lerchenborg. In the southern side wing is a room dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen who was guest in 1862. The municipality also encompasses a large body of water near its northern coast— Saltbæk Cove, which is one of the largest lakes in West Zealand and a bird reservation. Nearby to the south is a public beach. Our Lady Church, erected ca. 1170, is located in the center of Kalundborg city's old quarter called Højbyen. It is a beautiful and unique, five-spired church which is believed to have been built by Esbern Snare. It is closely associated with King Valdemar I and the famous Archbishop Absalon. The city center has cobblestone streets, narrow streets, and well-preserved half-timbered houses from the Middle Ages.
