The Dronning Alexandrines Bro crosses the Ulvsund between Kalvehave and Koster; from Kalvehave Havn, the view stretches across the sound. At 746 meters long, the bridge and harbor provide two distinctive landmarks for a stay where you can explore maritime themes, history and nature.
The bridge opened on 30 May 1943. On that occasion, Queen Alexandrine inaugurated it; the structure is named after her. The area’s history also goes back a long way: finds indicate that it dates back to the Stone Age and that Kalvehave has served as a crossing point to Møn since then.
Harbor, sound and the connection to Stege
Kalvehave Havn lies directly beneath the Dronning Alexandrines Bro. The cozy marina, with its dinghies and fishing boats, has room for around 300 boats. The harbor offers views of the Ulvsund. The tourist information office at Kalvehave Havn provides information about South Zealand and Møn.
During the summer months, the seasonal Færgen Møn connects Kalvehave with the harbor at Stege and serves as a “floating cycle path.” Its route differs from the bridge between Kalvehave and Koster: Stege is the ferry’s destination. If you include the ferry in a cycling trip, check the seasonal timetable before you travel.
Underwater trail and wildlife watching
The underwater trail at Kalvehave Havn runs over a sandy seabed, a rocky reef and seagrass meadows, as well as through a seaweed forest. It helps visitors observe fish and other animal species. You can enter at the end of the pier or from the shore; red buoys mark the individual entry points. The nature of the trail and its marked access points provide practical guidance for exploring it.
Church, salt marshes and a short walk
Kalvehave Kirke is the oldest church in the parish. It was built of brick around 1225–1250 at a holy spring. The church’s furnishings include a late Renaissance altarpiece from the late 16th century, made by “Bårse herreds snedker.” Since 1998, the church has been a Wayside Church. Opening hours and guided tours vary by season; a guided tour is available.
The protected landscape around the church includes grazed salt marshes and shallow coastal waters. The protected areas around Kalvehave are also suitable for a short walk. This adds nearby landscape features to the church’s architectural history: pastures, salt marshes and shallow water shape the view of the surrounding area.
Maze park and varied interests
Kalvehave Labyrintpark covers 20,000 m² and includes mazes, large games and brainteasers. It offers a different focus from the harbor, underwater trail and church: here, the emphasis is on navigation, play and puzzles. This makes the park a distinct consideration when planning a stay, without equating it with the nature and history sites.
The different experiences can be clearly distinguished when deciding what to visit: the harbor and bridge connect Kalvehave with the Ulvsund; the underwater trail focuses on observing fish and other animal species; and the church and landscape offer architectural history and coastal surroundings. At the maze park, games and brainteasers take center stage. This makes it easier to decide which aspects of Kalvehave are of particular interest for your stay.
Discover more destinations: Mern, Næs, Sønderby, Roneklint, Bakkebølle, Lundby, Vesterskov, Stavreby.
For the broader travel guide: Vordingborg Municipality.
