Holbæk

Holbæk
June 2007 aerial photograph
Holbæk
Location in Denmark
Holbæk
Holbæk (Denmark Region Zealand)
Coordinates: 55°42′56″N 11°43′21″E / 55.71556°N 11.72250°E / 55.71556; 11.72250
CountryDenmark
RegionZealand (Sjælland)
MunicipalityHolbæk
Founded1236
Area
  Urban
14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2025)
  Urban
30,903
  Urban density2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi)
  Gender
14,761 males and 16,142 females
  Municipality
74,490
DemonymHolbækker
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4300
Area code(+45) 00
Websitewww.holbaek.dk

Holbæk (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhʌlˀpek]) is a town in Denmark and the seat of Holbæk municipality with a population of 30,903 (1 January 2025). It is located in the northwestern part of Region Sjælland, Denmark.

Holbæk is located on Zealand, on the banks of Holbæk Fjord, an inlet of the larger Isefjord. Holbæk is a commercial and industrial center for the surrounding area. By rail, Holbæk is served by Danske Statsbaner's line from Roskilde to Kalundborg, which runs through the city. Vestsjællands Lokalbaner connects Holbæk by rail to Nykøbing Sjælland. The city is a major hub for the Movia bus routes. Holbæk has an active commercial seaport that serves as the harbor for the ferry to Orø (island). Near the harbor there is a substantial marina.