Architecture in Køge

Køge was founded by royal order at the first place south of Copenhagen that had a natural harbour. The order was issued in the years prior to 1288 when a town plan was designed. This plan is still valid for the old town centre. Køge was granted a municipal charter in 1288.


Discovering the town


A progressive town

Køge is in rapid progress. The most conspicuous reflection of this is the Køge Kyst development project for the South Harbour. New urban spaces and other features have already been established to integrate the new part of town.

Torvebyen is a car free neighbourhood with cosy urban homes, alleys and squares, cafés and shops. Single family houses with built-in future are an estate (Fremtiden) of low energy houses in Herfølge.