Margueritruten Compass

PlaceOfWorship

Ørslevkloster Church

Ørslevklostervej 218, 7840

Near the Margueritruten

14 km from the nearest signed point on the Midtjylland section — a worthwhile side trip.

Directions to the route

The Margueritruten through Midtjylland·13.8 km from the routeDirections to the routeOpen in OSM ↗

About

Ørslevkloster Church

A memorial plaque tells the story of Mogens Heinesen’s fate: in 1589, he was convicted of piracy and executed in Copenhagen. He was a colourful and feared sailor whose life and deeds continue to stir curiosity and debate. His epitaph stands as a powerful testament to the dramatic fates of the Reformation era and is one of many tales that make Ørslevkloster Church a captivating stop.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

Frequently asked

Is Ørslevkloster Church on the Margueritruten?

Ørslevkloster Church is 14 km off — a side trip from Midtjylland.

Directions to the route