Sorø Lake, Sorø

Name: Sorø Lake
Address: Sorø, Denmark

#2 among attractions in Sorø

Nature, Top attraction, Natural attraction, Lake

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Sorø Lake is the largest and most upstream of three lakes that almost surround the town of Sorø, Sorø Municipality, on the central part of Zealand, Denmark. Together with the two other lakes, Pedersborg Lake and Tuel Lake, it is collectively known as the Sorø Lakes. They drain into the Suså River. Sorø Lake is owned by Sorø Academy, a centuries-old educational institution that stands on its northeastern shores. A tour boat operates on the lake in the summer time. It is also a popular venue for a wide range of recreational activities, including, sailing, rowing, kayaking, fishing and swimming. ()

Local name: Sorø SøArea: 0.77 mi²Length: 8858 ftWidth: 6234 ftMaximum depth: 42 ftElevation: 105 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°25'39"N, 11°32'57"E

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Sorø Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sorø Klosterkirke, Sorø Art Museum, Sorø Museum, Sorø Old Cemetery.

~1800 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Sorø Klosterkirke, Sorø
9 min walk • Sorø Klosterkirke is located in the Danish town of Sorø. It was founded by Danish archbishop Absalon and built by Cistercians in the period from 1161 to 1201. It is made of red brick, which was a new material for the time. It is built similar style to the Abbey of Fontenay. Sorø Academy Foundation is responsible for Sorø Abbey.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Sorø Art Museum, Sorø
12 min walk • Sorø Art Museum is an art museum located in Sorø, Denmark. It displays a representative collection of Danish art as well as a collection of Russian art, covering both painting from 1870 to 1930 and Russian icons, and also hosts special exhibitions both of classical and contemporary art.
0.5 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Sorø Museum, Sorø
13 min walk • Sorø Museum is a local history museum in Sorø, Denmark. It is housed within an old inn from 1624, one of the oldest buildings in the town.
~1930 ftNE
Cemetery
Sorø Old Cemetery, Sorø
10 min walk • Sorø Old Cemetery, owned by Sorø Academy, is one of the oldest cemeteries still in use in Denmark.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sorø Lake?

Nearby attractions include Sorø Klosterkirke, Sorø (9 min walk), Sorø Old Cemetery, Sorø (10 min walk), Sorø Art Museum, Sorø (12 min walk), Sorø Museum, Sorø (13 min walk).