Ruds Vedby: History, Church and Borgspil

Ruds Vedby offers several distinct highlights to consider when planning a trip: the history and architecture of Vedbygaard, the Ruds Vedby Borgspil, the art in Ruds Vedby Church, and the open-air swimming pool. If you are looking for a hotel in Ruds Vedby, these themes can help you choose the focus of your trip.

Vedbygaard and the Borgspil

Vedbygaard Manor near Ruds Vedby has a history dating back to 1312. Its three-winged main building has been listed since 1918 and stands on a castle site surrounded by a moat and a raised approach road. The dates refer to different facts: 1312 marks how far back the manor’s history goes, while 1918 is the year the main building was listed. The spatial features also have distinct points of reference: the three-wing layout describes the building, while the moat and raised approach road surround the castle site.

Since 1989, the Ruds Vedby Borgspil has presented open-air theatre on the amphitheatre stage in the park at Vedbygaard. Every year in August, it presents musical performances; the specific dates vary from year to year. The Borgspil’s original plays are always written specifically for the organisation. The year 1989 marks the beginning of the open-air performances, while August is the recurring period, not a fixed performance date. If the theatre is the reason for your trip, check the dates for the relevant year before making plans.

Church and Art History

Ruds Vedby Church preserves a Late Gothic chancel-arch crucifix dating from 1500 to 1525 and Renaissance wall paintings depicting coats of arms dating from 1560 to 1570. The crucifix dates from an earlier period than the wall paintings; the dates therefore place the works of art in different eras. The church was part of the Vedbygaard estate until 1966. This is a separate historical connection: it describes the relationship between the church and the estate, while the date ranges place the surviving works of art in context.

Getting Here and Further Information

Local train 410 on the Tølløse Line stops in Ruds Vedby; the Ruds Vedby Borgspil is a five-minute walk from the station. Free parking for the Borgspil is also available behind Ruds Vedby Church. The rail connection and parking are two separate travel options: the walking time refers to the route from the station to the Borgspil, while the parking is behind the church. Check current travel information before setting out.

The Ruds Vedby open-air swimming pool is chlorine-free and uses biological water treatment. Vedbygaard also has a fenced dog exercise forest, which visitors can use with their dogs free of charge. Check the current visitor access arrangements for the dog exercise forest before travelling. In addition to its historical connections, Ruds Vedby offers an annual event and other specific facilities to consider when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Sorø, Fjenneslev, Alsted, Nyrup, Munke Bjergby.

For the overview of the wider area: Sorø Municipality.