Zealand
Zealand ( ) is the largest and most populous islands of Denmark, island in Denmark proper (thus excluding Greenland and Disko Island, which are larger in size) at 7,031 km2 (2715 sq. mi.). Zealand had a population of 2,319,705 on 1 Januar ...
with fewer than 200 inhabitants (2011). Høve is located near
Sejerø
Sejerø is a Danish island in the Kattegat sea, north-west of Zealand.
"VESTSJAELLAND DENMARK Geography Population" (coordinates),
Tageo.com, 2007, webpage:
Tageo-Sejero
Sejerø with its 301 inhabitants
Bay, five kilometers north of
Asnæs
Asnæs is a town in Odsherred Municipality in northwestern Zealand in Denmark. It is situated approximately 90 kilometres west of Copenhagen and has a population of 3,073 (1. January 2025).
, 17 kilometers southwest of
Nykøbing Sjælland
Nykøbing, often referred to as Nykøbing Sjælland or Nykøbing Sj to distinguish it from Nykøbing F and Nykøbing Mors, Nykøbing M, is a seaside town in Denmark, located in Odsherred on the northwestern part of Zealand (Denmark), Zealand. Lo ...
, and 25 kilometers northwest of
Holbæk
Holbæk () is a town in Denmark and the County seat, seat of Holbæk municipality with a population of 30,903 (1 January 2025).Odsherred Municipality and is in Asnæs Parish.
Høve and the surrounding nature
Høve is where the road from
Asnæs
Asnæs is a town in Odsherred Municipality in northwestern Zealand in Denmark. It is situated approximately 90 kilometres west of Copenhagen and has a population of 3,073 (1. January 2025).
meets the main road stretching from Nykøbing to Slagelse. Next to Høve at 89 meters above sea level is Esterhøj, an ancient burial mound, which has views over Sejerø Bay and much of Lammefjorden. At the top of Esterhøj is a memorial stone commemorating the
Schleswig Plebiscites
The Schleswig plebiscites were two plebiscites, organized according to section XII, articles 109 to 114 of the Treaty of Versailles of 28 June 1919, in order to determine the future border between Denmark and Germany through the former Duchy of S ...
in 1920. In earlier times, Høve, like many other villages, had an active commercial life – there was a coop, a butcher, a baker, a painter, and even a little museum. Although these are gone, one can still buy specialty products such as stoves, curtains, and dried flowers.
About a kilometer north of Høve is Høve beach. Earlier, the area down around Sejerø Bay was grasslands, where animals went to graze, but now the beach is surrounded by woods and summerhouses. Høve forest is quite small, but has a variety of conifers that were originally planted to prevent sand drifting, and beech trees on the moraine hills. The beach itself is popular swimming location. In the eastern end of the forest is a little campsite, while in the northern end, one can visit a summer restaurant.
Culture
Høve Friskole lies in the village's southern outskirts, overlooking Sejerø Bay. The school was established in 1874 by a group of parents in Høve and the surrounding region, and was inspired by the grundtvig-koldske school of thought. There are approximately 130 students at the school, which lends itself as a natural meeting place. The school's sports hall frequently doubles as a party room.
The grave site of Ole Olsen, the creator of
Nordisk Film
Nordisk Film A/S () is a Danish entertainment company involved in film production and distribution and a subsidiary of Egmont Group. The multimedia entertainment company is also involved in television production, cinemas, computer games and ...
, can be found a bit outside of Høve, about 100 meters west of Esterhøj. The grave is perhaps inspired by the nearby Esterhøj, as it's shaped like an ancient burial mound. However, the grave's young age is revealed, as the door on the south side provides access to a peek inside the burial chamber. Through a small window, one can glimpse the urns that hold the remains of the famous filmmaker and his wife. The grave site is most easily accessed if one parks one's bike or car at the foot of Esterhøj and takes a short journey on foot.