The town of Vordingborg itself probably emerged at the beginning of the 12th century, but only gained significant importance with the construction of the castle.

[3] Udbetaling Danmark, a public institution under ARP, has one of its five regional centres in the town.

It offers direct regional rail services to Copenhagen and Nykøbing Falster.

Vordingborg is located on European route E47 connecting Lübeck in Germany to Helsingborg in Sweden via Copenhagen.

The only fully remaining part of the castle, the 26 meter tall Goose Tower (Gåsetårnet), is the symbol of the city.

[6] The tower was transferred into the national trust on 24 December 1808 and is thus the first protected historic monument in Denmark.

The Danish Army operates a barracks facility on the edge of town, known as Vordingborg Kaserne.