Zealand, Denmark · Europe
Karise is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hårlev, 16km from Stevns Klint.
Karise is a town located in Zealand, Denmark. With a population of 2,392, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Karise sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Karise to your route.
Karise is the main town of Karise Parish in Faxe Municipality, Region Sjælland ("Zealand Region") in the southeast of Denmark. Karise town has a population of 2,431 (1 January 2026) (Karise Parish: 2,903 (2026))
Karise is mentioned in 1261, when Peder Olufsen, a local Lord, in his will donated 12 marks to theRead more
consecration of Karise Church.
Until the municipal reform of 1972, Karise was part of its own Karise Municipality.
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Karise is located in Zealand, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.3073 latitude, 12.1972 longitude.
Karise has a population of approximately 2,392 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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Full driving guide for Denmark8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Secret Cold War fortress with 1.7 km of tunnels blasted 18 m down into the limestone beneath Stevns Klint, kept combat-ready against a Warsaw Pact assault until 2000. Guided tours descend into the underground command rooms.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A UNESCO white-chalk cliff exposing the asteroid layer that ended the dinosaurs, with a cliff-edge church.
16 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
UNESCO-listed brick Gothic cathedral and burial site of Danish monarchs, a masterpiece of Scandinavian medieval architecture.
38 km · about 45 min drive
museum
A museum built around five original Viking ships recovered from the fjord, with a working boatyard where Viking-age vessels are reconstructed.
39 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Dramatic white chalk cliffs rising 128 metres above the Baltic Sea, a haven for fossil hunting and home to one of Northern Europe's darkest night skies.
44 km · about 50 min drive
photogenic
Old skipper town on Amager 12 km from central Copenhagen: 350 protected mustard-yellow, thatched houses along cobbled lanes by a working harbour. Locals' favourite evening stroll that most visitors to the capital never find.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
One of the world's oldest amusement parks, opened in 1843, blending fairy-tale gardens, rides, and performances in the heart of Copenhagen.
47 km · about 55 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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