Ramløse is a town and parish located on the northeast shore of
Lake Arresø in
Gribskov Municipality
Gribskov Municipality () is a municipality (Danish language, Danish, ''Commune (subnational entity), kommune'') in the Capital Region of Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 278 km2, and has a total population of 41,797.
The municipali ...
,
North Zealand
North Zealand, also North Sealand (), refers to the northeastern part of the Danish island of Zealand. The Danish tourist authorities have recently introduced the term Danish Riviera to cover the area in view of its increasing importance for to ...
, some 50 km north of
Copenhagen
Copenhagen ( ) is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a population of 1.4 million in the Urban area of Copenhagen, urban area. The city is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager, separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the ...
,
Denmark
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. Local landmarks include Ramløse Church and
Ramløse Windmill.
History
The name Ramløse means "marshy pastures or meadow". In the Middle Ages, Ramløse consisted of 29 farms, making it one of the largest villages in
Frederiksborg County
Frederiksborg County () is a former county ( Danish: '' amt'') in the north of the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark. Effective January 1, 2007, the county was abolished and merged into Region Hovedstaden
The Capital Region of Denmark (, ...
. Most of the parish belonged to Tamløsegård, a fortified farm under the biscopic in
Roskilde
Roskilde ( , ) is a city west of Copenhagen on the Danish island of Zealand. With a population of 53,354 (), the city is a business and educational centre for the region and the 10th largest city in Denmark. It is governed by the administrative ...
. Bishop Rico, who had sided with
Eric Lam in the battle for the Danish throne, was murdered by
Oluf Haraldsen
Olaf Haraldsen (died ) was a Danish anti-king who ruled Scania for a few years from 1139. He never won control over the rest of Denmark, and he is not included in the list of Danish monarchs used by the Danish monarchy or ''Den Store Danske Encyk ...
at Tamløsegård in 1139. After the Reformation in 1556, Ramløsegård was confiscated by the Crown. The king used the estate as a private hunting ground.
In the 17th century, Ramløse, partly due to
overgrazing
Overgrazing occurs when plants are exposed to intensive grazing for extended periods of time, or without sufficient recovery periods. It can be caused by either livestock in poorly managed agricultural applications, game reserves, or nature ...
, was hit hard by drifting sands like other parts of Zealand's north coast. This led to a long period of recession. An ''
rytterskole'' opened in the village in 1731. In the middle of the 19th century, Ramløse finally saw better times with the opening of a new road to
Helsinge
Helsinge is the municipal seat of Gribskov Municipality in Region Hovedstaden on Zealand in Denmark. As of 1 January 2025, it has a population of 9,719. . A community house ("forsamlingshus") opened in 1893 and a new school was built in 1937.
The village grew when former farmland was sold off in lots and redeveloped with single family detached housing in the 1960s. This took especially place in the area Søkrogen to the south of the village on land that previously belonged to the farms Møllehavegård, Eghøj and Arresøgård.
Description
Ramløse Church dates from the 12th century. The Baroque-style pulpit is from 1635 and features reliefs depicting Jesus and his apostles. The Altarpiece was painted by
Christen Købke
Christen Schiellerup Købke (26 May 1810 – 7 February 1848) was a Danish painter, and one of the best-known artists from the Golden Age of Danish Painting.
Childhood and early training
He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was one of 11 ...
and depicts Jesus and
Nicodemus
Nicodemus (; ; ; ; ) is a New Testament figure venerated as a saint in a number of Christian traditions. He is depicted as a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin who is drawn to hear Jesus's teachings. Like Lazarus of Bethany, Lazarus, Nicode ...
.
Ramløse Windmill is a
smock mill
The smock mill is a type of windmill that consists of a sloping, horizontally weatherboarded, thatched, or shingled tower, usually with six or eight sides. It is topped with a roof or cap that rotates to bring the sails into the wind. This t ...
from 1908. It has been restored to working order and is operated by a group of local volunteers on special occasions. One of the associated buildings contain a small museum which exhibits historic tools used by different trades. There is also a B&B and a café.
Facilities in Ramløse include a primary school (grade 0–7) and a sports hall.
Surroundings
Immediately to the east of Ramløse is the burial mound Hyldehøj. To the northwest of Ramløse is an area called Ramløse Sand, part of a larger area known as Sandet ("The Sand"). It consists of raised seabed and was once used for grazing by the farmers in Ramløse.
Notable people
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Vagn Holmboe
Vagn Gylding Holmboe (; 20 December 1909 – 1 September 1996) was a Danish composer and teacher.
Early life and education
Vagn Holmboe was born in Horsens, Jutland, into a merchant family of dedicated amateur musicians. Both parents played the ...
(1909–1996) a Danish a
neo-classical composer and teacher; in 1940 he set up a farm at Lake
Arresø
Arresø () is the largest lake, by area, in Denmark. It covers 40,72 km2 (15.39 sq mi) and is situated on the island of Zealand 43 kilometers (27 miles) northwest of Copenhagen as the crow flies.
Arresø is located in the northern parts of ...
and remained there
*
Anders Bircow
Anders Bircow (born 15 December 1951 in Helsinge) is a Danish actor and comedian. He is best known as a member of the comedy act Linie 3.
Anders Bircow was born in the town of Helsinge, and attended schools in Nærum, Ramløse and Helsinge. He ...
(born 1951) a Danish actor and comedian, went to school in Ramløse
IMDb Database
retrieved 26 June 2020
References
External links
Gribskov Kommune Stads- og Lokalarkiv
Ramløse Guiden
(local website in Danish)
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Gribskov Municipality