Villas in Præstø
Præstø suits couples and small families who want a quiet fjord town in south Zealand, with kayaking on the water and a harbour café. The homes sleep up to six and most have a fireplace. There is no railway any more and buses are infrequent, so plan on a car.
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About Præstø
Præstø is a small town of about 4,000 people on the east coast of Zealand, a market town since 1304. Adelgade, one street up from the seafront, holds nearly all the shops, and a café on the harbour front stays open into the evening, with live music in summer. The fjord is sheltered and shallow in places, with forest, meadows and beaches down to the water, and islands in it form a wildlife reserve. The homes sit together near the town. Out of season it is quiet: tourist information and the Thorvaldsen museum at Nysø open in summer only.
Is Præstø right for you?
- Best for
- Fjord paddling, small-town walks and quiet breaks
- Not for you if
- You want a long sandy beach on your doorstep and a lively evening scene.
Near Præstø
Nysø Manor
Baroque manor from 1673 where the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen spent his final years; its museum opens from May to August.
Kalvehave Labyrintpark
Outdoor labyrinths and large puzzles, plus an indoor room of smaller puzzles, about ten minutes south of Præstø on Mønvej; easily half a day.
Møn
Island about 20 minutes' drive from Præstø, with the white chalk cliffs of Møns Klint and the forest and marshes of Ulfshale.
Getting to Præstø
Fly to Copenhagen. Copenhagen to Præstø is about an hour by car, or about two hours by train and bus with a change at Tureby. Local buses run from Næstved, Faxe and Vordingborg but infrequently, so hire a car.
When to go to Præstø
Summer is the time for paddling and for the Sunday concerts in the old town hall courtyard, and grocery shops may open seven days a week in the tourist season. In spring and autumn the town is quieter, and the museum and tourist information close, so check opening times before you go.
Villas in Præstø
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Præstø villa holidays: questions answered
Is there a beach in Præstø?
The fjord has forests, meadows and beaches right down to the water, and its sheltered shore suits family canoe trips. For a proper beach, Fjordkroen inn at Tappernøje has one nearby, a fair way out of town.
Can you kayak on Præstø Fjord?
Yes. The fjord is relatively protected, with shallow areas as well as shipping lanes, so it suits beginners as well as experienced sea kayakers. Watch for side winds when it blows, and look out for seals on the stones.
How do you get to Præstø without a car?
By bus only, since the railway closed long ago. Buses 78 and 79 run from Næstved, which has frequent trains to Copenhagen, but services to Præstø are infrequent, so plan your connections.
Præstø or Møn for a cottage stay?
Præstø gives you a small harbour town with shops and cafés on the fjord. Møn, about 20 minutes' drive away, has the chalk cliffs of Møns Klint, so Præstø works as a base for day trips there.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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