Guided tour of Sct. Bendts Church, Valdemarernes beautiful burial church

Sct. Bendt's Church is one of Northern Europe's first brick churches and one of Denmark's most beautiful medieval churches. Originally a humble monastery church, but in the struggle to consolidate the monarchy in Denmark in the 1200th century, the original church was demolished in rubble and the spectacular edifice we know today was built. Behind it all stood Valdemar the Great and the church was built in honor of his canonized father, Knud Lavard. The church still houses Knud's saint's grave and all the Valdemars are buried here. On the trip, we bring the church's frescoes to life. We tell about Valdemar the Great and his foster brother Absalon. About the beautiful queen Dagmar, and about Dannebrog, who fell from the sky. We visit the tombs of the Valdemars and hear about the fascinating history of the proud royal family. Get inspired before your visit here. 

Can be advantageously combined with:

a) Ringsted Museum & Archive on their own. The ticket also gives access to Ringsted Windmill.

b) Tour of Ringsted Windmill.

c) Theme-based city walk (max 25 participants):

– Ringsted urban development
– Taverns in Ringsted throughout time
– Cemetery walk