Nakskov is Lolland's largest town, a port on Nakskov Fjord that suits groups wanting space and boat trips to the fjord islands. The homes are spread around the area rather than in town, so a car matters. The fjord is shallow, usually one to two metres deep, so expect birdlife rather than surf.
Nakskov is a market town of about 12,000 people with town rights going back to the 12th century, and it was once among Denmark's richest towns. St Nicholas Church, built in the 1200s, has a 70-metre tower visible from far off, and the Queen's Warehouse of 1589 was built to store grain for the crown. The sugar factory arrived in 1882 and the shipyard in 1916, and the town now has Denmark's Sugar Museum and a maritime museum. Hestehovedet beach, just outside town, has one of Denmark's longest bathing jetties. The homes are scattered around Nakskov; most have three bedrooms, several sleep eight or more and some have a fireplace.
Around ten islands, the largest Enehøje, Vejlø and Slotø; the post boats Vesta and Gaia take tourists along with the islanders' mail.
Just south of Nakskov, with a marina, seafood and the Store Riddersborg manor house, where you can stay overnight.
A beach peninsula with hiking trails at the point where Nakskov Fjord meets the Langelandsbælt.
A car ferry from Tårs, a short distance north-west of Nakskov, crosses the Langeland Belt to Spodsbjerg on Langeland.
Copenhagen Airport is around an hour and three-quarters by car. Trains from the airport take about three and a quarter hours, changing at Nykøbing Falster. Drivers coming from Langeland can take the car ferry from Spodsbjerg to Tårs. You will need a car here.
Yes. Hestehovedet, just outside the town, has one of Denmark's longest bathing jetties. Albuen Strand, a beach peninsula with hiking trails where the fjord meets the Langelandsbælt, is another option.
You can. The fjord has around ten islands, and the post boats Vesta and Gaia that carry mail to the island residents also take tourists. The fjord has been a Natura 2000 protected bird habitat since 1983.
It has plenty. Nakskov's town rights date from the 12th century, St Nicholas Church from the 1200s and the Queen's Warehouse from 1589, and it was once among Denmark's richest towns.
Driving from Copenhagen Airport takes around an hour and three-quarters. The train from the airport takes about three and a quarter hours, changing at Nykøbing Falster, which the Lollandsbanen line links to Nakskov.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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