Sdr. Dråby Church

Sdr. Dråby Kirke at Dråby Vig – a Romanesque village church with traces of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Sdr. Dråby Kirke stands just a few steps from Dråby Vig and presents itself as a simple, Romanesque village church.

Here you encounter both the architectural traditions of the Middle Ages and furnishings from the Renaissance – with details still visible in and around the church.

A Romanesque church in the open landscape

Sdr. Dråby Kirke consists of a Romanesque chancel and nave and is a classic village church in the area.

The church is beautifully situated just 150 metres from Dråby Vig, where landscape and church interior are closely connected.

Furnishings from the Renaissance

The pulpit is an early Renaissance work and was installed in 1590.

The altarpiece dates from around 1640 and represents the same historical period.

Traces of the original medieval altar

The original Romanesque altar table has since been demolished.

The altar slab with its saint's tomb has been preserved and now serves as a stepping stone in front of the porch door – a visible trace of the church's earliest history.

Why visit Sdr. Dråby Kirke?

The church is of interest to visitors with an interest in Romanesque church architecture, Renaissance furnishings and tangible traces from the Middle Ages.

The short distance to Dråby Vig makes a visit an ideal addition to a trip through the surrounding landscape.

Practical information

Sdr. Dråby Kirke is located at Dråby Vig on Mors.

The church is open to visitors on all weekdays from 8 to 16.

FAQ

When was Sdr. Dråby Kirke built?
- The church was built in the Romanesque period with a chancel and nave.

What is special about the altar?
- The original altar slab with a saint's tomb now serves as a stepping stone in front of the porch door.

When can you visit the church?
- The church is open on all weekdays from 8 to 16.