Nykøbing F
Klosterkirken (the Abbey Church), Nykøbing F was built in the 15th century. The Mecklenburg genealogical table in the church with its 33 m2 is Denmark’s largest church treasure and the carillon has 26 bells.

In town you will also find several beautiful, old buildings, e.g. Czarens Hus (the house of the Czar) from the 18th century in Færgestræde. Ritmestergården (the Captain’s House) from 1620 on the corner of Store Kirkestræde and Frisegade and the oldest house in town, Frisegade 18, from 1580. Also in Frisegade you may see a plaque on the facade of the house in which Peter Freuchen, the polar explorer, was born in 1886.

Close to Czarens Hus, in the town square, you will find Bjørnebrønden (the Bear Well). Another landmark of the town is the 32-metre-high Watertower from 1908 in Hollands Gård. Enjoy the fabulous view!

Marielyst and Gedser
Marielyst has a hundred-year-old history – since the Marielyst Østersøbad Ltd. was founded in 1906. Originally it was the holiday spot for the rich. Today it is the holiday cottage area for ordinary people.

There are however only few actual attractions – with Marielyst Strandkirke (a church on the beach), Bøtøvej 77 as probably the most peculiar. The church was built in 1957 and has a free standing bell frame. Several times during the summer sermons are held here also in German.

A few kilometres from Marielyst you will find the beautifully restored post mill, Stouby Mølle, which originates back to 1790 and is still fully functional. The same goes for Gedesby Mill from 1911 situated a few kilometres north of Gedser. This is by the way the most southern Dutch windmill in the country.

Further south, in Gedser, the water tower from 1912 is an interesting point for a visit with an exellent view. Close to the southernmost point in Denmark you will see Gedser Lighthouse from 1802. From here you will be able to see all the way to Germany in clear weather, but there is only limited access for the public.

© Marielyst Touristoffice 2007