Ejby: Moorland, Boardwalk and Church History

Ejby brings together a landscape whose history dates back to the silting up of a large lake area, medieval church architecture and local milling history. If you are looking for a hotel in Ejby, you can plan your trip around these different highlights: nature and birdlife at Ejby Mose, architecture at Ejby Kirke or traces of the past at Ellens Plads.

Ejby Mose: Landscape, Boardwalk and Birdlife

Ejby Mose originally formed as a result of a large lake area silting up. After the Ejby Kildeplads water extraction site in Ejby Mose closed in 2017, the water level there rose, benefiting birdlife in particular. The landscape offers a tangible insight into the development of the bog and changes in the water level.

The boardwalk at Ejby Mose is 250 m long. At the end, a platform on the lake has two benches and offers a view. Near Ejby, the approximately 700 m-long dirt path to the boardwalk begins to the right of the KFUM Scout site at Præstemarksvej 16, 4623 Lille Skensved. Keep the two measurements in mind: the path is about 700 m long, while the boardwalk itself is 250 m long. When the path is not muddy, the boardwalk can be reached using an all-terrain wheelchair.

Ejby Kirke: Medieval Architecture and Furnishings

Ejby Kirke is a medieval church with a Romanesque nave dating from around 1150 to 1200. The church was extended to the east in the Gothic style. The building was constructed using greensandstone quarried at Lellinge. Its different architectural elements thus bring together an early Romanesque phase and a later extension.

The furnishings include a baptismal font made of Gotland limestone, dating from around 1300 and featuring engraved figures of apostles and saints. The altarpiece was painted in 1596 and is designed in the baldachin style with catechism panels. The tympana on the south and north walls depict Christ as Judge of the World and a lindworm, respectively. The lindworm relief is considered unique in Zealand’s Romanesque stone sculpture.

Ellens Plads and the History of the Mill

The history of milling is also present at Ellens Plads. The historic millstone from Ejby Mill was returned to its original location, where it serves as a tabletop beside a bench. The square is named after Møller-Ellen, who, together with her husband Møller-Jens, was among the last owners of the mill at Dalbyvej 71. The name and millstone connect the square with the history of this local business.

Cycling Tour and Pilgrimage Walk

The “Køge Ås turen” cycling route passes, among other places, Ejby Kirke. For cycling visitors, the church is one of the sights along this route. Another way to experience the area on foot is the pilgrimage walk between Ejby Kirke and Bjæverskov Kirke. It took place again in 2026 and was open to anyone who wanted to walk together. Afterwards, lunch was served at the parish hall in Bjæverskov. If you are planning to take part in the future, check the dates in effect at that time.

Places to Stay Nearby

You can stay overnight in a shelter at the nature campsite near Ejby Mose; check the local arrangements in advance. This is separate from the Ejby Sø campsite near Ejby. Its shelter accommodates around eight overnight guests; there is also a toilet, drinking water and an outdoor washing area. This information can help you distinguish a stay focused on nature and sleeping outdoors from a search for a hotel in Ejby.

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