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Elmelunde
Ancient fresco-filled churches are a recurring theme in this part of the world. Nevertheless,
the church in this rural hamlet, halfway between Stege and Møns Klint, is the one after
which the most renowned fresco painter was named. Bus 667 and 678 from Stege stops in
front.
Sights
Elmelunde Kirke
CHURCH
One of Denmark's oldest stone churches, Elmelunde Kirke dates back to 1080. The vaults
were painted by the 'Elmelunde master', whose awesome frescoes span everything from
the Creation to Christ in judgment. There's a splendid serpent in the Garden of Eden, with
a snake-like body and human head; Herod's soldiers dressed in medieval armour; a devil
leading the damned into the monstrous mouth of hell; and several hunting scenes, remind-
ers of the shortness of human life.
Sleeping
Pension Elmehøj
GUESTHOUSE
(
;
55 81 35 35;
www.elmehoj.dk
; Kirkebakken 39, Stege; s/d Dkr310/390;
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
closed Jan-Mar; )
Situated next door to Elmelunde Kirke, this pension has 24 off-white bedrooms with
shared toilets and showers. You can bring your own bed linen and towel, or rent it for
Dkr50. The somewhat institutional interiors are redeemed by the guest kitchen, cosy TV
lounge, trampolines, and lovely host. Children under 12 years of age stay for half-price;
breakfast is an extra Dkr60.
