Hojby
Højby is a pocket-sized village in northwestern Zealand, Denmark, seat of Odsherred Municipality, known for the medieval frescoes inside Højby Kirke. The Bronze Age Sun Chariot — one of Denmark's most celebrated archaeological finds — was discovered in the nearby Trundholm bog, just across the parish boundary. The village sits a short distance west of Nykøbing Sjælland, with listed heritage architecture in the area and UNESCO World Heritage sites within the wider region.
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- Population1,422
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.5 km3.4 mi
Nearest airports
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Hojby: quick answers
Where is Hojby?
Hojby is in Denmark, about 43 km26 miles in a straight line from Roskilde.
How do you get to Hojby?
The nearest airport is Roskilde (RKE), about 1 hr 15 min away by road. The nearest train station is Hundested Havn, about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hojby?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 2°C35°F. The wettest month is August, with about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hojby?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hojby?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hørsholm, Holbaek and Nykobing Sjaelland.