Nørreballe
Nørreballe is a village on the Danish island of Lolland. With a population of 476 (1 January 2024), it is located northwest of Maribo. The village of Østofte with its 14th-century Østofte Church is now part of Nørreballe. Geography Nørreballe is situated in central Lolland, northwest of Maribo and east of Nakskov. It lies along Route 9 (also known as Vestre Landevej) which connects with European route E47 to the west of Maribo. The road leading north out of the village, Kokoitvej, connects to the port of Bandholm, to the northeast. To the northeast of the village is the Merret Skov woodland and Knuthenborg Safaripark. The settlements of Østofte to the south, Parup to the east, and Sørup to the west also form the local community. There are frequent bus services to Maribo and Nakskov. Tent camping is available at Lojet, which is situated between Søllested and Nørreballe, and is bounded by a forest. Similar to the surrounding villages of Håred, Erikstrup, Østofte, Sø ...
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Østofte Church
Østofte Church, located in the village of Nørreballe on the Denmark, Danish island of Lolland, was built in the 14th century. The Romanesque architecture, Romanesque apse, chancel and nave formed the original building while the tower and porch were added in the Gothic architecture, Late-Gothic period and the north wing was completed in 1656."Østofte Church"
''Nordens kirker''. Retrieved 29 June 2013.

History

The church was dedicated to St Peter, probably in 1345. King Christopher of Bavaria transferred ownership to Maribo Abbey as first documented in 1451. That ownership remained after the Danish Reformation, Reformation when Maribo became a convent for women. After a period of ownership by Christian IV's Sorø Academy until its closure in 1665, the church came under the Crown until 1687 ...
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