Køge

Køge is a coastal town in eastern Denmark, on the island of Zealand, within Region Zealand. It is the administrative center of Køge Municipality and lies at the head of Køge Bay, where the Køge Å river flows into the sea, about 40 kilometers southwest of Copenhagen.

With medieval origins, Køge developed as a market town in the Middle Ages. Its historic center preserves a network of narrow streets, timber-framed houses and a central market square, reflecting its long-standing role in regional trade and harbour activities.

Today the town serves as a local hub for services, retail and light industry. Cultural institutions such as Køge Museum contribute to the cultural life, and markets and events in the old town center remain popular.

Køge is connected by rail to Copenhagen and other towns via the Copenhagen–Næstved line and is accessible by road, with the E20 motorway nearby.

Køge Municipality combines urban areas with rural surroundings along Zealand's coast, and the town remains a focal point for the region's economy and culture.