Slagelse

Slagelse
City
Church of Saint Michael
Slagelse
Location in Denmark
Slagelse
Slagelse (Denmark Region Zealand)
Coordinates: 55°24′17.5″N 11°21′11″E / 55.404861°N 11.35306°E / 55.404861; 11.35306
CountryDenmark
RegionRegion Zealand
MunicipalitySlagelse
Area
  Urban
16.6 km2 (6.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2025)
  Urban
35,817
  Urban density2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi)
  Gender
17,557 males and 18,260 females
Demonym(s)Slagelsebo, Slagelseaner
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-4200 Slagelse
Calling code(+45) 58
Websitehttps://www.slagelse.dk/

Slagelse (Danish pronunciation: [ˈslɛːjl̩sə]) is a town on Zealand, Denmark. The town is the seat of Slagelse Municipality, and is the biggest town of the municipality. It is located 15 km east of Korsør, 16 km north-east of Skælskør, 33 km south-east of Kalundborg and 14 km west of Sorø.