Øster-Ulslev offers concrete ways to enjoy a stay that combines outdoor activity and culture: a hike of about four kilometres leads from the pumping station at Hejrede Sø to Godsted Mose, and the Munkevejen passes the Høvængestenen. There is also art at Galleri Courage and historic furnishings in Øster Ulslev Church. This mix helps you shape your trip around your own interests, rather than treating the town simply as a place to stay overnight.
On Foot and by Bike
A hike of about four kilometres starts at the pumping station at Hejrede Sø, Røgbøllevej 6, 4894 Øster Ulslev, and ends at Godsted Mose. The start, destination and approximate length give the walk a clear framework. If you organise your days around specific activities, you can plan this route as a standalone hike.
The Munkevejen passes the Høvængestenen, located south of Øster Ulslev, and is signposted in Denmark as cycling route 88. There is an information board and a picnic table with benches at the Høvængestenen. Check local access conditions before your visit.
The hike is defined by its approximate four-kilometre length, start and destination; for the bike ride, the signposted route 88 and the Høvængestenen provide the specific point of reference. These differences help you choose an activity based on how you want to travel and which landmark you prefer to navigate by.
The Wider Landscape
In the wider region around Øster Ulslev, Hejrede Sø is part of a lake landscape that also includes Søndersø, Røgbølle Sø and Nørresø. Large areas of woodland and moorland, as well as agricultural land, surround the four lakes. This adds a landscape perspective to the named routes and cultural attractions. If you would like to consider nature alongside art and historic furnishings when choosing where to visit, the lake landscape provides a regional setting for it.
Art and Historic Church Furnishings
Galleri Courage exhibits paintings, ceramics and sculptures, as well as handmade knives and unique handicrafts. The combination of exhibited art and handmade objects offers a different focus from the church furnishings. The gallery can be opened when the couple who live there are at home, so please arrange your visit in advance.
Øster Ulslev Church houses a Romanesque baptismal font made of limestone and imported from Gotland. A pulpit dating from the High Renaissance is from around 1625. These offer two distinct art-historical points of interest: the font is described in terms of its style, material and origin, while the pulpit is notable for its period and approximate date. This gives culture enthusiasts specific details to consider when interpreting the church’s historic furnishings.
Kirstines Klosterhave is located at Brydebjergvej 16 in Øster Ulslev. Before planning the garden as a definite part of your itinerary, independently check whether Kirstines Klosterhave is currently operating.
Discover more destinations: Stavreby, Ore, Næs, Eskilstrup, Elkenøre, Vaeggerloese, Hesnæs and Guldborg.
For the broader travel overview: Guldborgsund Municipality.
