Restaurant Sidesporet

Fjord views and fine dining in the heart of Holbæk

Right on Ahlgade in Holbæk, where the pulse of the pedestrian street meets the calm of the fjord, you will find Restaurant Sidesporet. The venue is part of the cultural complex Sidesporet Kur & Kultur, which has shaped the city's life for decades — but the restaurant deserves its own story. Here it is all about the best seasonal ingredients, a kitchen rooted in the Danish-French tradition, and a view across Holbæk Fjord that makes even a Tuesday lunch feel special.

A kitchen built on tradition and vision

The menu at Restaurant Sidesporet changes with the seasons. The kitchen works in the classic Danish-French tradition, where quality ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves. From a carefully prepared lunch spread with smørrebrød and warm dishes to the evening's à la carte menu with thoughtful combinations — the food here is crafted with skill and care. The restaurant serves lunch, afternoon coffee with desserts, and evening à la carte, so there is always a reason to stop by regardless of the time of day.

The terrace by the fjord

It is the terrace that most people remember afterwards. It faces directly onto Holbæk Fjord, and on a quiet summer evening you can sit with a glass of wine and watch the sun set behind Tuse Næs on the other side of the water. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and relaxed, with an interior that reflects the building's history without feeling dusty. It is the kind of place where you quickly lose track of time.

More than a restaurant

Restaurant Sidesporet is just one piece of a larger cultural puzzle. The Sidesporet Kur & Kultur complex also houses a hotel with 26 rooms, the concert hall Rotationen for everything from jazz to rock, a Turkish bath with hammam and treatments, the Kulturbiografen Frysehuset cinema with four screens, the Venedig sea bath by the harbour, and the Isrosen ice rink. The foundation behind it all was established in 1989 as an employment project and is today a social-economic non-profit foundation that creates jobs and cultural life in Holbæk. You can feel that history in the atmosphere — there is an underlying tone of community and commitment that permeates the entire place.

Celebrations and events with fjord panorama

The restaurant has event rooms for up to 200 dining guests and years of experience hosting weddings, milestone birthdays, confirmations, and other special occasions. The kitchen puts together celebration menus and buffets, and with the hotel right next door, the party can continue without anyone worrying about getting home. The combination of dining, accommodation, and cultural experiences makes Sidesporet an obvious choice for family celebrations in West Zealand.

Experiences in and around Holbæk

Holbæk is one of West Zealand's most charming fjord towns, and from Restaurant Sidesporet it is a short distance to many of the area's best experiences. Take a walk along the harbour promenade, visit Holbæk Museum in the old timber-framed houses at Fælleden, or cycle along the fjord coast towards Hagestedgård and the open fields at Tuse. Brænde Ådal south of town offers beautiful hiking trails along the stream, and at Orø — a short ferry ride from Holbæk — an island landscape of small country lanes, farm shops, and views in every direction awaits. Families with children can head to the heritage village Andelslandsbyen Nyvang and experience life as it once was, while nature lovers will find bird-rich meadows and coastal marshes at Tempelkrog and Løserup. For even more ideas for experiences in the area, visit destinationsjaelland.dk.