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Culture · Sørøverfest 2026 16 MAY 2026

Sørøverfest – Saturday, May 16

The entire city of Kalundborg - library, museum, harbor, pedestrian street, Havneparken 10:00 – 18:30 Free (sejlture og workshops separat)

Family Day. A Treasure Hunt through town, Pirate Princess Klara with balloon animals, the Caroline S-koret singing from the deck, and three new boat tours on the fjord.

About the event

Saturday, May 16, is Family Day at the Sørøverfest. If Friday was the big, intense day, Saturday is the warm, festive finale where everything revolves around the children, families, and the shared adventure in the city streets. From the morning’s treasure hunt to the afternoon’s final boat ride, Kalundborg is turned upside down.

The highlight of the day is the big Treasure Hunt through Kalundborg—five stations staffed by pirates, a story about a stolen flag that needs to be recovered, and a flag-raising ceremony at Solskinspladsen at approximately 1:45 p.m. Participation is free, but a ticket is required—the start time is selected when booking.

Highlights you won’t want to miss

  • ⚓ The Treasure Hunt in Kalundborg from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—free, but a ticket is required. Ends with a flag-raising ceremony at Solskinspladsen at approximately 1:45 p.m.
  • Pirate Princess Klara will be walking around making balloon animals for the brave pirates
  • Pirate bounce house on Kordilgade — hop aboard and burn off some of that energy pirates are known for
  • Pirate craft workshop at the library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — registration required
  • Pirate certificate at the museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — become part of today’s crew
  • The Caroline S-koret sings twice — at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. — from the deck of the Caroline S in Havneparken
  • Caroline S sails three trips — 12:00, 3:30 PM, and 5:30 PM. Reserve well in advance
  • Tony Mammen hosts four hours of sing-along at Havnepladsen from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pirates on the loose

All day Saturday, you can meet several quirky pirate characters in town: Maximus—the fire-breathing jester pirate full of mischief and funny antics; Solaima and her cousin Sørøver Swärd—cute cuddly bears who wander the streets several times throughout the day; and old pirate Peter, who walks around ensuring peace and order in the town. Also keep an eye out for the drawing workshop, where children can put together their own coloring book with drawings from the day’s events and take it home.

Click on each program item below for exact times, meeting locations, and registration details, if applicable.

Programme

  • 10:00 a.m.

    ⚓ Treasure Hunt in Kalundborg

    Saturday's big highlight - five posts manned by pirates, a story about a stolen flag, and the flag raising at Solskinspladsen at approximately 13:45. Free, but ticket required. Start time is selected when booking.

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  • Pirate craft workshop

    Two hours of creative expression at the library - cut, paste, paint and decorate your own pirate creation. Ticket 25 kr. via Place2Book.

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  • Pirate Princess Klara & balloon animals

    Klara walks around with a basket full of colorful balloons - making funny animals, swords, crowns and imaginative characters for the brave pirates.

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  • Are you a tough pirate? - the museum

    Saturday version of the pirate certificate activity at Kalundborg Museum - fun way to learn about the city's maritime history with games.

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  • Pirate bouncy castle in Kordilgade

    A large pirate jumping castle has been erected in Kordilgade - hop aboard, jump along and use some of the gunpowder pirates are known for.

  • Drawing workshop - assemble your own coloring book

    Come and collect your own coloring book with drawings from the day's events. Take the coloring book home as a nice souvenir.

  • Meet jester pirate Maximus

    You can meet the fire-breathing jester pirate Maximus - he's full of mischief and fun antics.

  • Solaima and cousin Sørøver Swärd

    Solaima has invited her cousin Sørøver Swärd - cute cuddly bears with big smiles and warm hugs. They walk through the streets several times during the day.

  • Meet old pirate Peter

    The old pirate Peter keeps the city in order - keep an eye out for him and give him a nod when he passes by.

  • 11:00 a.m.

    The Caroline S-koret choir sings

    35 men singing sailor and pirate songs directly from the deck of Caroline S in Havneparken - free, approx. 30 min. Next session at 14:30.

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  • Tony Mammen at Havnepladsen

    Four hours of sing-along and rock - the family-friendly Saturday version. Perfect background sound for treasure hunts and coffee stops.

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  • 12:00 p.m.

    Caroline S sailing trips start

    Three 1-hour boat trips on the fjord on Saturday - at 12, 15:30 and the last at 17:30. Reservation: SMS 28 92 45 75.

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  • 1:45 p.m.

    Flag raising at Solskinspladsen

    The Treasure Hunt culminates in a flag-raising ceremony if the pirate crew has found and collected the missing pieces of the stolen flag. Come and see if today's team of brave pirates are up to the task.

  • 2:30 p.m.

    The Caroline S-koret choir sings again

    Another round of sailor and pirate songs from the deck of Caroline S. Come and sing along.

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Practical info

Date

16 May 2026

Time

10:00 – 18:30

Location

The entire city of Kalundborg - library, museum, harbor, pedestrian street, Havneparken — Kordilgade, 4400 Kalundborg

Price

Free (sejlture og workshops separat)

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