Knabstrup

For the spotted horse breed, see Knabstrupper.
Knabstrup Teglværk

Knabstrup is a small railway town, with a population of 1,074 (as of January 1, 2015),[1] at the railroad between Kalundborg and Holbæk in Holbæk Municipality, Region Zealand in Denmark.

Knabstrup Teglværk, which is located south of the town, was a former brick and ceramic factory that was closed in 1988. It is currently being renovated into a center for ecological awareness by the local environmental collective Makvärket.[2]

Knabstrup Manor, where the horse breed Knabstrupper was bred, is located 2 kilometres southeast of the town.

References

  1. ↑ BEF44: Population 1st January, by urban areas database from Statistics Denmark
  2. ↑ Makvärket - a culture and environment collective

Coordinates: 55°39′52″N 11°33′08″E / 55.66442°N 11.55230°E / 55.66442; 11.55230

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