At the heart of Errindlev, the church stands on a rise that slopes away in every direction. Together with the preserved layout of the village, it shapes the impression of a place whose history can be read in its varied buildings and archaeological sites. Other features include the former dairy building housing Stolemuseet, the long dike along the coast of southern Lolland, and the nearby harbour. These themes range from church architecture and archaeological evidence to cycling routes and leisure activities by the water.
Church, memorial stone and village history
Errindlev Church reflects several phases of construction: the nave and chancel date from the Romanesque period, the chancel was later extended in the Gothic style, and the tower was built during the Reformation. The different phases can thus be distinguished chronologically, while the church retains its role as a central landmark in the village.
A memorial stone to the theologian Niels Hemmingsen stands in the churchyard. It was erected in 1935 at the initiative of Lolland-Falsters Historiske Samfund. He was born in 1513. According to tradition, his birthplace was Errindlev or the surrounding area; which of the two possibilities is correct is uncertain.
The history of dairying is also present in the village. The former cooperative dairy building at Errindlevvej 34 B is protected. At Errindlev Mejeri, Stolemuseet displays around 1,400 chairs dating from 1850 to the present day. Another part of the Mejeri experience is the cheese shop, where visitors can buy cheese to take away. Errindlev thus brings together church architecture, commemorative heritage and an extensive collection of chairs, alongside a practical shopping option.
Errindlev Studehave is also home to a protected prehistoric burial mound and two unusual stone settings. They consist of circles of large stones with paved areas. These archaeological remains are quite different from the more recent memorials and buildings in the village: here, the history preserved in the landscape reaches far back into prehistoric times.
Dike landscape and Errindlev Harbour
A 63-kilometre-long dike runs along the entire coast of southern Lolland, from Nakskov in the west to Errindlev in the east. This places Errindlev’s coastal landscape in a broader context: the village marks the eastern end of the dike line described here, while Nakskov lies at the western end.
Errindlev Harbour is nearby, directly on the “Naturlandet rundt” experience route. Its history is linked to the diking works of the 19th century: the harbour was built in 1907 with state support as a replacement for the harbour at Bjernæs, which disappeared during diking works in the 1870s. The cultural environment around the harbour has been assigned the highest priority due to the dike, harbour and architectural design. This classification specifically highlights the connection between the coastal structure, the harbour and the built environment.
The harbour offers opportunities for fishing and recreational sailing. Visitor facilities listed there include a large shelter for five people and a spacious campsite for 15 people. Since capacities may change, check the details before your visit if you are planning for a particular group size.
Cycling through Errindlev
The marked “Vilde heste” cycling route is 37 kilometres long and passes through Errindlev. The village is also a useful supply stop along the route: you can stock up at the local grocery store. This can be combined with the village’s other points of interest without conflating them: the church, memorial stone and chair collection tell the story of the village and its buildings, while the dike and harbour offer a perspective on the coastal landscape of southern Lolland and its development.
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