Nykøbing Falster Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic tower with a pointed roof, a church with a dome, and a yellow building with a red gate.
A waterfront cityscape with a large body of water, historic buildings, and a prominent tower.
A waterfront cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church tower, and a large yellow building.

Nykobing Falster is a Danish city that has it all:Fabulous sights that go back to the Middle Ages, animal parks, nature and a multitude of shops.

When you are on holiday in Nykobing Falster, you can experience new things every day. Let yourself be tempted by the shops in the old market street, look at the animals at Guldborgsund Zoo & Botanical Garden, learn about the history of Denmark at the Middle Ages Centre, and spend the evenings watching theatrical performances and the entertaining Nykobing FalsterCabaret.

Nykobing Falster is without a doubt Lolland-Falster's largest city, in which you will find a vibrant commercial and cultural scene set amongst several theatres, arts centres and hundreds of shops selling everything from old handicrafts to the latest fashions. Treat yourself to some shopping and relax afterwards with a cup of coffee and a delicious lunch at one of Nykobing Falster’s many charming cafés.

Besides culture and shopping, Nykobing Falster also has many interesting sights for you to enjoy during a weekend break. For example, the Guldborgsund Zoo & Botanical Garden is perfect if you are visiting with children, whilst the museum Falsters Minder, which is over 100 years old, gives a fascinating insight into the history of the city. Part of the museum is a traditional grocery shop, which looks exactly the same as it did back in the 50s.

Other fascinating sights are the Gothic Abbey Church and the Nykobing Falster Water Tower, where you can enjoy magnificent views over Guldborgsund at an altitude of 32 metres.

If you need a breather on your city break in Nykobing Falster, why not escape the city and visit Horreby Lyng, which is an idyllic raised marshland. Take binoculars along for a walk on of the many hiking trails of the area, which is a mixture of beautiful forests and lakes with an abundance of wildlife.

‘All roads lead to Rome’ – the same could almost be said for your trip to Nykobing Falster, as the city serves as a gateway to the island of Lolland and is connected with Zealand by bus and the E47 motorway. Nykobing Falster is located 82 miles south-south-west of Copenhagen Airport. Nykobing Falster is furthermore situated on the main line between Copenhagen and Hamburg in Germany, with frequent departures. How you get to Nykobing Falster is all up to you. And if you want to explore the rest of Lolland, you are less than an hour away from attractions like Lalandia and Crocodile Zoo.

So, what are you waiting for? Discover a most beautiful and charming part of Denmark.

Hotel Falster

Hotel Falster

3 out of 5
Stubbekøbingvej 150 Nykøbing Falster
The price is £137 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£137
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Nykøbing Falster. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ejegod Molle and Bjornebronden are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (628 reviews)
"A quick pit stop stay"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hotel Falster
Milling Hotel Søpark

Milling Hotel Søpark

3 out of 5
Vestergade 29 Maribo
The price is £86 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£86
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Maribo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,430 reviews)
"Very friendly helpful staff. Beautiful location right by the lake. Play room, darts board, pool table, foosball table, toddler zone, mini golf and wonderful food."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Milling Hotel Søpark
Aiden by Best Western Lolland

Aiden by Best Western Lolland

3 out of 5
Fabriksvej 2 Holeby
The price is £149 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£149
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Holeby. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gallery Collage and Soholt Park are located ...
Aiden by Best Western Lolland
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy cottage 50 m from Beach

Cozy cottage 50 m from Beach

Stege Sjaelland
Stay at this cottage in Stege. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Strandsøgaard Vineri and Vængesgård Strand are located ...
Cozy cottage 50 m from Beach
Cottage 100 m from Beach

Cottage 100 m from Beach

Stege
Stay at this cottage in Stege. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Strandsøgaard Vineri and Vængesgård Strand are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Wir waren eine Woche im wunderschönen Haus Kæden 7. Das Haus ist hell und freundlich mit einem sehr großen Garten. Das Grundstück ist trotz Nachbarn total ruhig und herrlich zum entspannen! Der Garten ist zudem gut mit Möbeln wie Tische, Stühle, Liegen bestückt. Die Küche hat alles was man braucht. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Cottage 100 m from Beach
Beautiful home in Væggerløse with WiFi

Beautiful home in Væggerløse with WiFi

Væggerløse Sjaelland
Stay at this holiday home in Vaeggerlose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Marielyst Beach and Marielyst Golf Klub are ...
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
Marielyst in der Nachsaison: sehr erholsam
"Wir waren das 3.Mal ausserhalb der Ferienzeit in dieser Region, da wir die Entspanntheit und Freundlichkeit der Dänen, die Ostseelandschaft und Erholung lieben."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2024

Beautiful home in Væggerløse with WiFi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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