Twelve stone columns, each seven to nine metres tall, stand at Dodekalitten in a circle 40 metres in diameter. The monument is set in a Lolland field overlooking Smålandsfarvandet, bringing sculpture and music together in a landscape steeped in history. Its clean geometric form and expansive setting set the tone for a journey of discovery, where art, architectural history and nature each make their mark.
Art and history in different places
Maribo Cathedral was built in the 15th century as part of a double monastery and is an important testament to Maribo’s history and cultural heritage. Inside the church, visitors can see a tombstone and the crypt with its coffin. The monastery ruins lie next to the cathedral and Maribosøerne Nature Park and are open free of charge all year round. Check the latest visitor information before your visit.
Pederstrup offers a different historical perspective. This manor house museum on Lolland tells the story of the Reventlow family and the lives of the masters and servants 200 years ago. The view of both worlds gives the history of the manor house a social dimension: alongside the family associated with the estate, the everyday lives of the people who worked there are also brought into focus.
At Richard Winthers Hus in Vindeby, a living work of art brings painting, sculpture and photography together. More than 55 original paintings cover the walls and ceilings. The cultural spectrum thus ranges from church and monastic history to a house shaped by different art forms. Dodekalitten adds its own note: the monument combines sculpture and music with its setting in a landscape steeped in history. Paid guided tours with the artist Thomas Kadziola are available; availability may change. Check the latest information about tours before your visit.
Lakes, fjords and coastal landscapes
Maribosøerne Nature Park includes Søndersø, Røgbølle Sø, Hejrede Sø and Nørresø, as well as the surrounding area. Fields, meadows, marshes and woodlands are all part of this landscape shaped by manor estates. The nature park is also included in the Danish Outdoor Council’s Danske Naturparker designation scheme. This describes a landscape where the bodies of water and the different areas around them belong together.
Nakskov Fjord Nature Park includes ten large and small islands, as well as the 7.5-kilometre-long Albuen spit. Among its islands, islets, coves and headlands, the fjord offers sheltered waters for kayaking. At Albuetangen, you can walk along a narrow spit between Langelandsbælt and Nakskov Fjord. Albuen is also home to a cultural environment that bears witness to human activity over several centuries. Lolland also has more than 300 kilometres of coastline, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.
Experiences on the water, in the park and on the move
At Maribo Søndersø, the nature school offers nature experiences; in summer, boat trips on Søndersø aboard the Anemonen are also available. Reventlow Park has an orienteering course available all year round, developed in collaboration with Maribo Orienteering Club. The seasonal distinction is useful: the boat trips are a summer activity, while orienteering is available year-round. Route materials may change.
At Knuthenborg Safaripark, Limpopoland features a large nature playground, a water slide, rafts, a zip line, climbing towers, a water play area and a maze; facilities may change. The park also has large animal enclosures where visitors can watch savannah animals and predators from their vehicles; enclosures and visitor arrangements may change. Visitors can wash out real fossils, work on pieces of limestone in the limestone quarry and take part in excavating a mysterious giant fossil. The availability of these activities may change; check the latest visitor information before your visit. Different ways to explore come together here: exercise and play, watching animals from your vehicle, and hands-on encounters with fossils and limestone.
Island route and local produce
The 68-kilometre Cykeløerne route is designed as a multi-day cycling trip. It runs along Lolland’s north coast and across Fejø, Femø and Askø. Ferry services from Kragenæs to these three islands make them accessible along the route; timetables may change, so check the latest services. The islands are known for apples, juice and cider, making the tour a chance to discover local food and drink traditions too.
Local produce also includes the wine from Østergaard Vinmageri, where handcrafted speciality wines are made from locally grown grapes and fruit from the estate’s own vineyards. The winery offers group tours with tastings and sells its wines in the farm shop; these visitor options may change. Check the latest information about tours and the farm shop before your visit. More generally, produce from Lolland’s fertile soil is part of the local food scene, alongside fish from Smålandshavet and the Baltic Sea. This selection brings together the islands, agricultural products and fish from the named waters. Check for current offerings and tour information before your visit.
Discover more destinations: Gloslunde, Herritslev, Hummingen, Bandholm, Dannemare, Langholm, Hoby, Kramnitse, Købelev, Maribo, Nysted, Sakskøbing, Vesternæs, Våbensted, Rødbyhavn, Ydø, Hyldtofte, Holeby, Soesmarke, Harpelunde, Nakskov, Sønderby, Langø, Askø By, Sletnæs, Torrig, Nørreballe, Rødby, Errindlev, Søllested, Fejø, Vesterborg Sogn and Horslunde.
For the regional travel overview: Zealand.
