Nykøbing Falster: Art, History and Guldborgsund

Nykøbing Falster lies on the Guldborgsund. The possibilities for a stay range from walks by the water and public art to architectural history and museums with different focuses. Water sports, a seasonal revue and a portrayal of commercial life in the 1950s are also options to consider when planning your visit. If you are looking for a hotel in Nykøbing Falster, you might consider whether you would like to combine your visit with art and history, activities by the water or a particular cultural offering.

Guldborgsund, waterside paths and activities

You can walk along the Guldborgsund on the Slotsbryggen waterfront promenade. There is a bathing jetty at the end of Strandboulevarden. Check the current condition of the bathing jetty before your visit.

Nykøbing Falster Marina is just over 1 km north of the drawbridge and has 300 berths. Capacity may change. You can go wakeboarding at Guldborgsund Aqua Sport; availability may vary. If wakeboarding is important to your plans, we recommend checking availability in advance.

The Kunstgåtur offers two circular, self-guided routes showcasing public art in Nykøbing Falster. The planned routes pass, among other things, the Bear sculpture on Torvet. The shorter loop is 2.5 km, and the longer one is 4 km. This gives you a choice between two clearly stated distances without assuming a walking time.

Pangea Park Falster is another possible outing: its petting zoo offers the chance to meet goats, donkeys and other friendly animals. The offering may vary. The park is about 1 km, or around a 15-minute walk, from Nykøbing F. station. As route conditions may change, check the way there if you are planning around the walking time.

Klosterkirken and art in the city

Klosterkirken was built of brick in the 15th century and handed over to the city as a parish church in 1532. Among its distinctive features is Queen Dowager Sophie’s 33-square-metre Mecklenburg family tree, considered the largest of its kind in Denmark. A carillon of 26 bells can be heard throughout the city. The church thus brings together architectural history, a large-scale historical work and a musical feature of the city.

Museums with different historical focuses

Museum Obscurum presents the unique and secret cryptozoological collection of Cornelius S. C. Rödder, including finds from around the world. At Den Gamle Købmandshandel, by contrast, visitors can experience commercial life in the 1950s. The two venues offer different perspectives: one is a collection of finds from around the world, while the other portrays trade in a particular decade.

Frisørmuseet Nykøbing F. introduces visitors to changes in salons, hairdressing products and work tools during the 20th century. Its subject therefore differs both from the cryptozoological collection and from the portrayal of trade: it focuses on changes in a profession and its equipment. Those planning museum visits will find historical, occupational-history and unusual collection themes in Nykøbing Falster.

Revue, restaurant and connections

Nykøbing Falster Revyen presents a traditional summer revue from June to August, as well as a winter revue in January. Specific dates may vary; check them for your travel period. The summer and winter formats offer different seasonal options to consider when planning.

SMAG Mad & Vin is a restaurant in Hollands Gaard in the heart of Nykøbing Falster. As restaurant operations and dates may change, we recommend checking the latest information before visiting.

Train connections from Nykøbing Falster run via Maribo to Nakskov, as well as to Copenhagen. For specific travel plans, it is worth checking the current timetable, as train schedules may change. The fourth stage of the Østersøruten can also be started in Nykøbing F. Rail connections and this stage are separate options to consider when planning your arrival or onward journey.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Horbelev, Stavreby, Tingsted, Idestrup, Ore, Elkenøre, Guldborg, Hesnæs

For the main travel overview: Guldborgsund Municipality.