Køge

Køge (pronounced [ˈkøːə] or [ˈkøːjə], older spelling Kjøge) is a seaport on the coast of Køge Bugt (Bay of Køge) 39 km southwest of Copenhagen. It is the principal town and seat of Køge Municipality, Region Sjælland, Denmark. As of 2011, the urban area had a population of 35,104. The natural harbour and strategic location have given Køge a long history as a market town. Today, this is witnessed by a well-preserved old town centre with many half-timbered houses. Køge is located within the Copenhagen metropolitan area and is connected to downtown Copenhagen by the E line of the S-train commuter rail system. Køge is also located on a new rail line, under construction between Copenhagen and Ringsted, due for completion in 2018. It will make...