Skælskør was already incorporated as a market town by Valdemar II in 1240.

The town's market rights were confirmed by Eric VII on 23 December 1414.

Skælskør Fjord is difficult to navigate, and was one of the last waters in Denmark that legally required a pilot on recreational boats.

The pulpit is from 1630-1631, and includes figures of Jesus' birth, baptism, walk to Calvary, crucifixion and ascension.

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