Greve Strand’s wide sandy beach stretches from Mosede to Hundige Harbor. The coastal landscape also includes the area around Mosede Harbor and a history that spans from the holiday area of the 1920s to the summer houses of the early 20th century.
Sandy beach and harbor area
Near Greve Badehotel, the beach is about one kilometer long. The water there is typically less than one meter deep up to about 100 meters from the shore; conditions can vary. South of Mosede Harbor, the beach is suitable for swimming and water games. Conditions there can vary by season.
Nearby Mosede Harbor offers restaurants, clubs and leisure sailors. Sejlklubben Greve Strand is the sailors’ meeting place in the harbor and promotes sailing through regattas, group sailing trips, and instruction in practical and theoretical seamanship. If you would like to explore another coastal area in addition to the beach: nearby Hundige Beach Park encompasses a seven-kilometer stretch of beach with white sand, dunes, lakes and meadows.
Guided tour and longer routes
Greve Museum offers a bookable guided tour along Greve Strand. The route is about three kilometers long and runs from Villa Olsbæk to Mosede Harbor. Check in advance whether it is available during your visit.
The longer routes also differ in length and use. The 21.7-kilometer Hedebostien is a cycling and walking route from Køge Bay near Trylleskoven to Roskilde. Gudernes stræde is an approximately 64-kilometer walking route from Køge Bay to Vellerup Vig, passing through landscapes of natural and cultural history. Together, they offer different distances and ways of getting around; no walking time is specified for these routes. Hedebostien is about one-third the length of Gudernes stræde.
Summer houses and bathing history
From 1920 onward, the coastal area of Greve Strand developed into a holiday area with smaller summer houses and tent camps. In the early 20th century, industrialists, artists and wealthy Copenhageners built impressive summer houses near the water. Villa Sitka is an important part of this history and was built in 1912 as the summer residence of director Kai Laage Thomsen.
Greve Strandkro, formerly Greve Badehotel, was built in 1926 in the neoclassical style. A bathing establishment for visitors to Greve Badehotel is also mentioned for the same year. These historical connections offer another perspective on the beach area: alongside its present-day coastal and harbor setting is its development as a holiday destination.
Plan your journey
Greve Station is located at Stationsholmen 6, 2670 Greve Strand, and is served by S-train lines A and E. As services may change, check the timetable for your specific travel date before setting out.
Discover more destinations: Karlslunde.
Go to the main travel overview: Greve Municipality.
