Holbæk
Holbæk (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhʌlˀpek]) is a town in Denmark and the seat of Holbæk municipality with a population of 29,960 (1 January 2023). It is located in the northwestern part of Region Sjælland, Denmark.
Holbæk | |
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June 2007 aerial photograph | |
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Seal Coat of arms | |
Holbæk Location in Denmark Holbæk Holbæk (Denmark Region Zealand) | |
| Coordinates: 55°42′56″N 11°43′21″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Zealand (Sjælland) |
| Municipality | Holbæk |
| Founded | 1236 |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Urban | 29,960 |
| • Urban density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
| • Gender | 14,303 males and 15,657 females |
| • Municipality | 73,440 |
| Demonym | Holbækker |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4300 |
| Area code | (+45) 00 |
| Website | www |
Holbæk is located 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 is 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.