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Nakskov Havn

Welcome to Nakskov 

Nakskov offers quaint streets and beautifully renovated laneways running down to the harbour. Nakskov has one of Denmark’s oldest pedestrian streets with a wide selection of retail outlets and niche shops. Nakskov is situated at the head of the picturesque Nakskov Fjord.

Nakskov FjordNakskov Fjord,
which has the most islands of any fjord in Denmark, is best experienced from the deck of the post ship Vesta or Freja.
 
Eating outEating out
You can find excellent restaurants and cafes in Nakskov and on West Lolland.

Staying overnight in NakskovStaying overnight
You can find superb overnight accommodation in Nakskov. 

Peter Hansen's GardenPeter Hansen's Garden
See Peter Hansen’s beautiful botanical garden, one of the largest privately owned plant collections in Northern Europe.

The Organic TrailThe Organic Trail
Take a trip along the 260 km Organic Trail which runs between the organic food producers of Lolland, Falster and Møn.

Købelev GardenKøbelev Garden
Visit the beautiful garden in Købelev. See amongst others the new Japanese garden.

Skt. Nikolai KirkeSaint Nikolai Church
is dedicated to the patron saint of sailors Saint Nicholas, and is the second largest church in the diocese. Queen Margrethe visited the church in 2008.
See more churches in the region

Nakskov Maritime Museum

Visit the exhibition of shipping through the centuries

Museum experiencesMuseum experiences
In Nakskov and on West Lolland you can enjoy great experiences at small museums.

Enjoy culture and nature on West Lolland

Take a trip around West Lolland and experience culture and art in stunning surroundings. See galleries, gardens and parks, nature areas with unique antiquities and much more.
See culture and nature on West Lolland 

Read more about the Reventlow MuseumPederstrup manor, which is situated in the scenic Reventlow Park, has been painstakingly restored and converted into an interior museum. The Museum depicts the age and activities of Reventlow through art, records, maps and tools.
Read more about the Reventlow Museum

Denmark’s Sugar Museum

Read more about Denmark’s Sugar Museum
Here you can take a fascinating journey through the history of sugar with exhibits and films that will appeal to adults and children alike. One of the largest sugar factories in Europe is situated in Nakskov.
Read more about Denmark’s Sugar Museum 

Take a tour on the Post boat

Read more about the tours on the Post boat
If you would like experience the unique nature of the fjord, then come onboard the Post boat Vesta when it takes its daily sail. Or take a guided “sunset cruise”, a barbeque cruise to Vejlø or “The small island cruise”.
Read more about the tours on the Post boat
Harbour Guide 2009 pdf.

Royal experiences in Nakskov

Queen Margrethe in Nakskov
In september 2008 Queen Margre-the visited Nakskov. See pictures
and film from the visit.

Information
Use your tourist office for more information about activities and events. Contact Nakskov Turistbureau.