Discover Eskilstrup

If you are looking for a hotel in Eskilstrup, you can plan your stay around your interests. Krokodille Zoo, cultural history, and hiking and cycling routes offer different experiences. Specific points of reference include an 85-minute guided tour, a 5 km hiking trail, and a cycling route of around 70 km. This makes it possible to compare activities and route lengths in concrete terms.

Krokodille Zoo

Krokodille Zoo is located at Ovstrupvej 9 in Gundslevmagle, 4863 Eskilstrup. Visitors can see crocodiles, snakes, monkeys, giant tortoises, and leopard cubs there. The zoo offers 85-minute guided tours, which must be booked before your visit. If you plan to take a guided tour, set aside 85 minutes and check the latest booking information in advance, as arrangements may change.

Routes and Nature

Virkethus is a suitable starting point for many kinds of outdoor activities. Public access is available around the house, which is designated as a public facility. The Virketvolden rundt hiking trail is 5 km long and located in Hannenov Skov. Parking for this trail is available at the Virkethuset car park. The cycling route through North Falster passes through Eskilstrup and is about 70 km long. When choosing between the two routes, distinguish clearly between the activity and the distance: a 5 km hike in Hannenov Skov or a cycling tour of around 70 km through North Falster that passes through Eskilstrup. Check the latest route description before setting out, as route details may change.

Cultural History

Eskilstrup Church has wall paintings dating from 1290 to 1310, created by the Eskildstrup workshop. They depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments, including the story of Jesus' childhood. The dating, attribution to the workshop, and subject matter offer different ways of approaching this work of art: they place the paintings in a historical period, attribute their creation, and describe the scenes depicted.

Virketvolden, also known as Falsters Virke, provides a much earlier point of reference: its oldest sections date from the Iron Age, from 500 BC to 88 AD. By comparison, the wall paintings, dated to 1290–1310, are considerably later. Eskilstrup Mill adds another perspective to this timeline. It dates from 1882 and was used to grind grain until 1960. In this way, the history encompasses both different periods and a range of historical topics.

Travel by Train

Regional train services run from Eskilstrup Station between Nykøbing F and Copenhagen. If you use one of these services to travel to Eskilstrup, check the latest timetable in advance, as schedules may change. Plan around the departure times that apply on your travel date.

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