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    Südseeland & Møn

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    Südseeland & Møn

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    Southern Zealand and the island of Møn are rural and tranquil, with chalk cliffs, beech forests, manor houses and small harbor towns.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Southern Zealand and the island of Møn are rural and tranquil, with chalk cliffs, beech forests, manor houses and small harbor towns. Two coastlines are under UNESCO protection: Stevns Klint as a World Heritage site, Møn as a Biosphere Reserve.
    The region stretches from the Stevns Klint cliffs in the east to Vordingborg in the south. At Kalvehave, the Dronning Alexandrines Bro bridge crosses over to Møn. The landscape is shaped by fields, forests and manor farms, and there are hardly any larger towns.On Møn you will find the chalk cliffs of Møns Klint, up to 128 metres high, the Liselund landscape park and village churches with medieval frescoes. The small town of Stege is the island's main town, and restaurants and the marina line the harbour at Klintholm. At night the sky over Møn and the neighbouring island of Nyord is so dark that the area has been designated a Dark Sky region.

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    Stevns Klint

    Stevns Klint

    The approx. 15-km cliff coast south of Copenhagen is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the chalk cliff, a visible clay layer attests to the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

    Sights in Südseeland & Møn

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    Stevns Klint

    Stevns Klint

    The approximately 15-kilometer-long chalk and limestone coast has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014. A thin clay layer is visible in the cliff face, which bears witness to the meteorite impact 66 million years ago that caused the dinosaurs to die out. Above the abyss stands the old church of Højerup, whose chancel plunged into the sea in 1928.
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    Møns Klint
    Museum

    Møns Klint

    The white chalk cliffs on Møn's east coast rise up to 128 meters from the Baltic Sea and are around 70 million years old. Stairs lead from the forest edge down to the beach, where you can search for fossils. Up top, the GeoCenter Møns Klint explains the cliffs' formation with interactive exhibitions.
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    Liselund
    Garden

    Liselund

    The romantic landscape park north of Møns Klint was laid out in the late 18th century. Among ponds, ancient trees, and small pavilions stands a thatched pleasure palace. From here, paths lead through the forest to the cliffs.
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    Elmelunde Church
    Church

    Elmelunde Church

    The whitewashed village church is considered Møn's oldest stone church. Parts of its masonry date back to around 1075. Inside, the vaults and walls are painted with frescoes from around 1500, attributed to an unknown artist, the so-called Elmelunde Master.
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    Gåsetårnet in Vordingborg
    Museum

    Gåsetårnet in Vordingborg

    The 36-meter-high tower from the 1360s is the last surviving part of Vordingborg's medieval royal castle. On the castle grounds, Danmarks Borgcenter showcases the history of the complex; from the tower, the view extends over the sound.
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    Camp Adventure
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    Camp Adventure

    Near Rønnede, the 45-meter-high Skovtårnet observation tower spirals as an accessible ramp over the treetops. It includes a climbing park and hiking trails through the Gisselfeld Estate nature area. Admission and parking are extra.
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    Restaurants & Cafés

    Madam Sprunck

    In the heart of Helsingør, you'll find Madam Sprunck, a popular spot offering a mix of Danish classics and international dishes. Its cozy atmosphere and fresh, seasonal ingredients make it an ideal spot for lunch or dinner.
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    Spisestedet Leonora

    Nestled directly in the castle gardens of Frederiksborg Slot, Spisestedet Leonora offers a picturesque setting for your culinary experience. Here you can enjoy Danish Smørrebrød and light dishes, while enjoying views of the impressive castle.
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    Restaurant Bryghuset Møn

    Restaurant of the local brewery in Stege, with a large interior and terrace. Lunch offers Smørrebrød and burgers, evenings also a three-course menu, plus the house beers.
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    Restaurant ND122

    Small restaurant by Klintholm harbour with a fixed multi-course menu and accompanying drink pairing. Open only on a few days per week, reservations required.
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    Restaurant Portofino

    Klintholm harbour's Italian restaurant: pizza, pasta, seafood, terrace with evening sun. Open evenings Thursday-Sunday; reservations advisable in high season.
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    Food & Beverages

    Farm Shops

    Many country roads feature stalls and farm shops selling potatoes, strawberries, honey, and eggs, often on trust with a cash box.

    Piers

    Møns' main town offers cafes, a brewery-restaurant, and a butcher with its own kitchen. The selection is modest, livelier in summer.

    Fish in the port

    In Klintholm Havn and other small ports, you'll find smoked goods and restaurants with Baltic Sea fish, many only open seasonally.

    Culture & History

    Royal Castles and Village ChurchesIn the Middle Ages, Vordingborg was a key Danish royal seat, and the Goose Tower from Valdemar IV's castle remains. On Møn, late medieval frescoes depicting biblical scenes in rustic imagery have been preserved in several village churches, including Elmelunde, Keldby, and Fanefjord.Rural Life and CraftsThe region remains largely agricultural to this day. Farm shops, small breweries, and artisans sell their products directly, and in summer, markets are held in Stege and the villages.

    Traveling locally

    The best way to explore the region is by car or bicycle. From Copenhagen, you can reach Stevns in just over an hour, and Møn via the E47 motorway in about an hour and a half.Trains run from Copenhagen to Køge and Vordingborg; from there, regional buses operate to Stege and further across the island. On Møn, buses run only hourly or less frequently, so a private vehicle is significantly more convenient for Møns Klint and Liselund. On Møn and along Stevns Klint, there are signposted cycling and hiking trails, including the Camønoen, a hiking trail around Møn.

    Round trips through this region

    Copenhagen & Zealand

    Copenhagen & Zealand

    After three nights in Copenhagen, you drive up the coast to Helsingør with Kronborg Castle, then across Zealand to Roskilde and finally south of the capital to the chalk cliffs of Stevns Klint. No stage lasts longer than about an hour.

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    Roskilde

    Roskilde

    Roskilde is located at the southern end of Roskilde Fjord, about 30 kilometers west of Copenhagen. In the Middle Ages, the city was a royal seat and a bishopric. Today, you primarily come for two things: the Cathedral, where Danish kings are buried, and the Viking Ship Museum at the harbor.The old town is small and easy to explore on foot. From the Cathedral, the path leads downhill through the park to the fjord. In the south of the city, Musicon, a creative district, has emerged on the old industrial site, where the RAGNAROCK rock museum is also located. At the end of June, the Roskilde Festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors.
    Stevns Klint

    Stevns Klint

    The approx. 15-km cliff coast south of Copenhagen is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the chalk cliff, a visible clay layer attests to the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
    Nørrebro

    Nørrebro

    This multicultural neighborhood in the north of the city center is known for its lively streets, independent shops, street art, and green oases like Assistens Kirkegård.
    Islands Brygge

    Islands Brygge

    This modern harbour district on Amager boasts contemporary architecture, lively waterfront promenades, and popular harbour baths ideal for swimming.
    Copenhagen

    Copenhagen

    Denmark's capital on the Øresund combines a compact old town with palaces, canals and the Nyhavn harbour with modern architecture and an internationally known restaurant scene. You can reach most sights on foot, by bike, metro or harbour bus, and the airport is about a quarter of an hour from the centre.

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