Krokodille Zoo is located at Ovstrupvej 9 in Gundslevmagle, 4863 Eskilstrup. Visitors can see crocodiles, snakes, monkeys, giant tortoises and leopard cubs there. If you plan to take a guided tour, you should book in advance: the tours on offer last 85 minutes and must be booked before your visit. As arrangements may change, check the latest booking information before making firm plans to visit the zoo.

Cultural History and Traces of Time

Eskilstrup Church is a cultural history highlight. Its wall paintings date from 1290 to 1310 and are attributed to the Eskildstrup workshop. They depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments, including the story of Jesus’ childhood. These scenes bring the New Testament themes to life, while the overall cycle of images also covers other biblical stories. For those interested in church art, this offers a specific period, an attribution to a workshop and a range of subjects.

Another trace of local history is Eskilstrup Mill. It dates from 1882 and was used to grind grain until 1960. Its year of construction and former function tell different parts of its story. In contrast to the church, the focus here is not on religious imagery, but on the mill and how it was used.

Virketvolden, also known as Falsters Virke, represents a different timescale. Its oldest parts are dated to the Iron Age, from 500 BC to 88 AD. Compared with the dating of the church paintings and the year the mill was built, this is a much broader date range. This allows you to distinguish a broadly defined period from more specific dates for a work of art and a building.

Hiking and Cycling

The 5 km Virketvolden rundt hiking trail runs through Hannenov Skov. Parking for this route is available at the Virkethuset car park. Virkethuset is designated as a public facility, and there is public access around the house. It is also considered a good starting point for many kinds of outdoor activities. The route has a clearly stated length, while Virkethuset provides a broader point of orientation for outdoor activities.

The cycling route through North Falster passes through Eskilstrup and is about 70 km long. The difference in activity and distance is clear: 5 km on foot in Hannenov Skov compared with about 70 km by bike through North Falster.

Travel by Train

Regional train services between Nykøbing F and Copenhagen run from Eskilstrup station. If you are considering taking the train for your arrival or onward journey, check the current timetable for your travel date, as schedules may change. This will help you coordinate the train leg with your planned travel times. The connection may be particularly relevant if Nykøbing F or Copenhagen is part of your arrival or onward journey.

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