Explore Skaverup through its coastal landscape and the range of activities on the water. Skaverup Beach is a sandy and stony beach on Avnø Fjord; north of the former Skaverup Nor, a moraine plateau rises. There are also benches along the dyke, opportunities for walking and cycling, and a settlement history at Næs. When planning your visit, it is worth considering the beach, land and water as different aspects of the area.

Elevations and protected coastal landscape

North of the former Skaverup Nor lies a higher moraine plateau, reaching up to 16 metres above the former sea inlet. The landscape around Skaverup is intact; the area between Næs-Skaverup and Avnø is relatively steep. Both the former sea inlet and the differences in elevation are therefore part of the landscape.

The coastal stretch containing Næs-Skaverup Beach includes nature protected under Section 3, in the form of meadows, marshes, dry grasslands, coastal meadows and lakes. The beach is therefore part of a coastal stretch with several types of protected landscape. Protected-area classifications may be updated; if you are planning your visit around them, please check the latest information beforehand.

Observe nature

Benches along the dyke by the fjord offer a place to watch herons. Around Næs and Skaverup Beach, the fjord and the land are home to abundant bird and animal life. The benches provide a specific place to watch herons, while wildlife around Næs and Skaverup Beach can be found both in the fjord and on land. Sunsets over Knudshoved can also be enjoyed from the Næs-Skaverup area.

Beach, trails and outdoor activities

The beach on Avnø Fjord in front of Skaverup, Skaverup Beach, consists of sand and stones and is well suited to shore fishing. This makes it easy to combine a beach visit with fishing. There are good opportunities for walking and cycling along the coast near Skaverup and in some of the surrounding woods. This offers another way to experience the landscape: on foot or by bicycle along the coast and through the nearby woods.

Windsurfing and boating route

Avnø Fjord and Smålandsfarvandet are suitable for windsurfing; conditions depend on the weather. The “Dybsø to Næs Beach” boating route is 19 km long and is not signposted. If you plan to paddle, check local conditions beforehand. Weather conditions are the key factor for windsurfing; for the boating route, the main considerations are its length and the lack of signposts.

History at Næs

During the Late Iron Age and the Viking Age, a small settlement stood at Næs at the end of Avnø Fjord, where Viking ships could come ashore. This landing point connects the settlement with a specific use of the shore. The history of Næs thus adds an earlier human perspective on the coastal area to its nature and water-based activities.

Discover more destinations: Stensved, Stavreby, Bogø By, Borre, Langebæk Municipality, Askeby, Næs, Roneklint.

For the main travel overview: Vordingborg Municipality.