In Rødby, the cycling connection of National Cycle Route 7 combines with nearby attractions and local trading history. The beach and forest add a range of outdoor experiences. This lets you choose what to explore based on the themes that matter for your trip.
Cycling route and ferry connection
National Cycle Route 7 has its southern ferry connection in Rødby, with a link to Germany. On the way to Rødbyhavn, the route passes through Rødby. The ferry connection and passage through the town give cyclists two concrete points of reference for planning. Since routes can change, check the current route before setting out.
Nearby attractions: water park or tunnel construction
Lalandia Aquadome, a tropical water park with numerous water slides, a wave pool, spa pools and wellness facilities, is located near Rødby. It offers a focus on water and leisure alongside the area's cycling and cultural themes. What is available may change; if specific facilities are important to your plans, check the latest information before your visit.
The Femern exhibition is also nearby in Rødbyhavn. It provides information about the construction of the 18-kilometre tunnel through pictures, models and films. Information is available in Danish, German and English. The exhibition is therefore quite different from the water park: its focus is tunnel construction. Since exhibition content may change, check the latest details before your visit if you are particularly interested.
Forest trails and seasonal swimming
Rødby Lystskov has a play and exercise trail. Play and exercise equipment is located along the forest paths. This combines physical activity with time on the forest paths, without requiring a particular pace or a fixed route.
Bredfjed Beach is located near Rødby. The beach is 500 metres long and between 15 and 25 metres wide. You can reach it by car via Bredfjedvej, and by bicycle or on foot via the dyke. Swimming conditions are seasonal; the beach is characterised by shallow water and child-friendly swimming conditions.
The forest and beach offer different experiences: in Lystskov, play and exercise equipment accompanies the trails, while access and seasonal swimming conditions are important when planning a visit to the beach. This makes it easy to choose between getting active on forest trails and spending time by the water.
Rødby and its trading history
The town's history is also linked to specific names. The old warehouse “Det gamle Pakhus” was built in 1850 by merchant Frederik Wilhelm Pøhler. Willers Gård remains a monument to Rødby's trading history. The warehouse anchors the history in a year of construction and the name of its builder; Willers Gård stands as a monument to Rødby's trade.
When looking for accommodation in Rødby, it helps to consider the purpose of your trip: Route 7 provides a cycling connection, Aquadome and the Femern exhibition offer different nearby attractions, the beach and forest are for outdoor experiences, and the historic sites reflect the town's trading history. Think about which of these themes should shape your trip.
Discover more destinations: Nysted, Rødbyhavn, Langø, Langholm, Hoby, Bandholm, Våbensted, Sakskøbing
For the main travel overview: Lolland.
