Råbylille on Møn: Beach, Landscape and History

Råbylille on Møn brings together a beach, protected stretches of coastline and a landscape whose use has changed over a long period. At the beach, on trails through the protected area and in the area of the former Råby Sø, you can experience different sides of the area. Swimming, walks and the history of the coastal landscape offer various ways to explore during a stay.

Coast and Water Landscape

At Råbylille Strand, a narrow strip along the coast is protected. Large stones and groynes protect the shore. The cliff coast near Råbylille is also part of the coastal protection for the summer houses. The coastal protection and the shape of the shoreline are therefore defining features of the beach landscape.

The process of protecting the area began in 1961. The aim was to give the public the right to stay and swim there and to preserve the area in its condition at the time. It came into force in 1962. Along the coast, today’s opportunities for walking and swimming meet a history of protection that dates back to the mid-20th century.

The water landscape is also closely connected with Råbylille Strand. In the Natura 2000 plan for 2022–2027, Busemarke Mose and Råby Sø make up area N183, which includes the eponymous habitat area H192. A sluice at Råbylille Strand separates the water systems of Råby Sø and Busemarke Mose.

Today, Råby Sø is a largely unused meadow area. From the pumping station, you can walk into the low-lying, drained area and experience the land that once formed Råby Sø. Today’s meadow landscape and the former lake represent different states of the same area.

Beach, Walks and Swimming

Råbylille Strand is accessible via Råbylille Strandvej. There is a car park on the road near the beach, from where you can walk directly to the beach. Follow the signs on site. From the car park, you can walk through the protected coastal area in both directions, east and west.

A longer walk heads east along Bundgarnet, the road running beside the beach. Swimming is possible at Råbylille Strand; visitors can also look for fossils along the coast. The “Under stenene” nature safari tour passes by Råbylille Strand. This means there are different ways to enjoy the coast: spending time by the water, walking through the protected area and searching for fossils.

Agricultural History and Summer Houses

For centuries, the coastal landscape at Råbylille Strand was shaped by agriculture, including open beach meadows. From the mid-20th century onwards, the area around Råbylille Strand was gradually divided into summer house plots. An earlier agricultural change in Råbylille itself is dated to 1771, when land consolidation took place and farms were relocated out of the village. The earlier change affected the farms in Råbylille, while the later subdivision concerned the area around Råbylille Strand.

Find Hotels in Råbylille for Your Stay

When searching for hotels in Råbylille, you can start by considering what interests you most: the beach and swimming, trails through the protected coastal area or the landscape of the former Råby Sø. The coast combines practical options for a stay with a long history of landscape change. If you want to discover different sides of the area, you’ll find plenty of ways to plan your trip, both by the water and in the low-lying meadow area.

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Go to the main travel guide: Møn Island.