Nakskov is the largest town on Lolland. It is a charming old market town, dating back to the 1200s. The town plays home to several major industries, yet it retains many of its small old streets and medieval atmosphere. Situated in an idyllic location on Nakskov Fjord, the seafaring town is a perfect base for excursions in town and on the waterfront.
You can visit several museums and learn more about Danish industry and shipping when holidaying in Nakskov. Nakskov skibs- og søfartsmuseum appeals to both children and adults, and is a must if you are interested in maritime history.
Lolland and Falster have been Denmark’s largest producers of sugar beet for years and there is still a sugar factory in Nakskov. Visit the Danish Sugar Museum, where you can learn more about the history of sugar. The working museums The Old Forge and The Old Print Shop are also worth visiting.
If you visit Nakskov during the summer, you may be happy to know that Denmark's warmest bathing water for several years in a row has been recorded at Hestehovedet Beach. The beach is extremely child-friendly and is just a few miles outside the town. There is a direct bus from Nakskov to Hestehovedet.
One of Nakskov's main attractions is a tour of the fjords on Postbåden, a vessel delivering post and goods to residents on the small islands in Nakskov Fjord. Tickets can be purchased on the boat and, for a small fee, you can even take your bike on board. Get off at Langø and bike back to Nakskov along the beautiful fjord.
You can travel to Nakskov by hiring a car at Copenhagen international airport and driving via Falster. If you’re visiting as part of a wider tour of Denmark, you can take the ferry from Langeland, which docks in Tårs Færgehavn, 6 miles from Nakskov. Enjoy the relaxing holiday atmosphere in Nakskov, the inviting little streets and the beautiful nature, and return home with plenty of energy and good memories.
