Hørve is a railway town in the southern part of Odsherred Municipality, Region Zealand in Denmark. The town is located 22 km west of Holbæk, 30 km northeast of Kalundborg, 4 km north of Svinninge and 25 km southwest of the municipal seat Højby. It has almost merged with the southwestern neighbouring village of Vallekilde. Together they form a small urban area, with a population of 2,357 (1 January 2024).[1]

Hørve
Town
Hørve railway station
Hørve is located in Denmark
Hørve
Hørve
Location in Denmark
Hørve is located in Denmark Region Zealand
Hørve
Hørve
Hørve (Denmark Region Zealand)
Coordinates: 55°45′1″N 11°26′52″E / 55.75028°N 11.44778°E / 55.75028; 11.44778
CountryDenmark
RegionRegion Zealand
MunicipalityOdsherred Municipality
ParishesHørve Parish and Vallekilde Parish
Area
 • Urban
1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Urban
2,357
 • Urban density1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
DK-4534 Hørve

Hørve is served by Hørve railway station on the Odsherred Line.

Hørve Church

Hørve Kirke (Hørve Church) is located in the northern part of the town. It is built approx. 1100 and is one of the few churches with well-preserved Medieval-style frescos from the Post-Reformation period, dated to 1564.[2]

Vallekilde Church

Vallekilde Kirke (Vallekilde Church) and Vallekilde Folk High School are located in the village of Vallekilde.

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