Østby

Østby is a hamlet in Frederikssund Municipality, Capital Region and has about 124 residents. Østby is situated nearby to the hamlet Hellesø, as well as near Hammer.

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Type: Hamlet with 124 residents
Description: village in Frederikssund Municipality, Denmark
Also known as: “Ostby”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sankt Olavs Kilde and Selsø.

Sankt Olavs Kilde

Spring

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Sankt Olavs Kilde is a spring.

Selsø is a historic manor house located near Skibby, on the Hornsherred peninsula, Frederikssund Municipality, some 50 km west of Copenhagen, Denmark. The estate traces its history back to the 13th century.

Eskilsø

Island

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Eskilsø is a small Danish island located in the Roskilde fjord, Frederikssund Municipality, northern Zealand. In the 12th century, there was an Augustinian monastery, Eskilsø Monastery, on the island. The ruins of the monastery church are still visible. Eskilsø is situated 3½ km southeast of Østby.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sønderby and Skuldelev.

Sønderby

Village

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Sønderby is a village.

Skuldelev

Village

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Skuldelev is a town in the Frederikssund Municipality in North Zealand, Denmark. It is located 5 km northeast of Skibby, 11 km south of Jægerspris and 11 km southwest of Frederikssund. Skuldelev is situated 3 km northwest of Østby.