Sakskøbing: Fjord landscape, cycling route and special discoveries

Sakskøbing lies at the end of Sakskøbing Fjord and combines a waterscape, culture and local culinary ideas with straightforward travel planning. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for a varied stay will find different points of interest here: a signposted cycling loop, a waterway suitable for rowing, historic buildings and offerings centred on regional food.

Cycling along the fjord

The 17-kilometre cycling route “Rundt om Sakskøbing” runs along Sakskøbing Fjord and through extensive manor landscapes. The circular route starts and ends at Sakskøbing harbour. Important for planning your day: the route is signposted only clockwise. This means you can take the route direction into account when preparing your excursion, without having to decide on a direction again on site.

Even without completing the entire cycling loop, the waterscape remains the main focus. Sakskøbing Fjord is a calm and varied waterway suitable for rowing. From the harbour, a narrow, marked, four-kilometre-long waterway canal also leads to the landing stage near Oreby Slot and Oreby Mølle. Meadows, woodland and fields surround the fjord. The “DOF-basen” of the Dansk Ornitologisk Forening has recorded 70 bird species there. Those wishing to combine nature observation, cycling and water activities can include these different interests in their travel planning.

Culture between church, sculpture and water tower

Sakskøbing Kirke is a medieval church in the market town. The choir and nave date from the 13th century, while the tower dates from the 15th century. The church hosts services, religious ceremonies, church coffee gatherings and concerts. This means a visit can be viewed not only through the history of the building, but also through its present-day religious and musical life.

One of the notable memorial sites is the “Roepigerne” sculpture. It was erected in Sakskøbing in 1940 in memory of Polish immigrants. The Saxine landmark is a 33-metre-high water tower. Together with the church and the sculpture, it offers various cultural perspectives on Sakskøbing, without requiring you to limit your stay to a single type of excursion. The courtyard of Hotel Saxkjøbing has been opened to the public, adding another public place to this selection.

Regional cuisine and experiences for different age groups

Sakskøbing Madhus offers baking and cooking courses for people of all ages. For travellers who enjoy being active themselves while on holiday and want to experience food beyond a single meal, this offering can be a programme item in its own right. Another regional speciality is Krenkerup Bryggeri: beer is brewed there from pure raw ingredients without additives, using grain that is grown by the brewery itself.

Sydhavsøernes Frugtfestival is Denmark’s largest fruit festival and has welcomed visitors of all ages since 2008. Together with Madhus, this creates a focus for trips in which regional products, trying things out together and culinary discoveries play a role. You can combine the offerings mentioned with a cycling tour, a cultural visit or time by the fjord.

Choose the right base

When looking for a holiday apartment in Sakskøbing, it is worth first deciding on your preferred travel rhythm. If the cycling route and manor landscapes are the main focus, the 17-kilometre loop belongs in your daily planning. For those interested in the water, the fjord, rowing and the four-kilometre-long canal provide different points of reference. Those interested in culture can combine the church, sculpture, water tower and publicly accessible courtyard. It is possible to arrive by train and bus; bicycles can be brought along.

Other places to consider

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Sakskøbing: Horslunde, Askø By, Harpelunde, Langø, Rødbyhavn, Hyldtofte, Våbensted and Nakskov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Lolland.