Discover Eskilstrup: Nature, History and Special Excursion Destinations

Eskilstrup combines unusual animal experiences with historical traces, forest paths and museums. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can tailor their days to their interests: Follow a visit to Krokodille Zoo with a hike in Hannenov Skov, medieval church art or an insight into Danish technological history.

Experience Animals and Plan Excursions

Krokodille Zoo is located at Ovstrupvej 9 in Gundslevmagle, 4863 Eskilstrup. There, visitors can see crocodiles, snakes, monkeys, giant tortoises and leopard cubs. In addition, 85-minute guided tours are offered and must be booked before the visit. This makes it easy for families with different interests to combine this excursion with other highlights: While the animal world sets the tone for the day, the historical destinations in and around Eskilstrup offer a completely different way of exploring.

A longer excursion can also be planned by bicycle. The cycling route through North Falster passes through Eskilstrup and is approximately 70 km long. You should take the approximate route length into account when planning your day. Those who prefer to travel on foot will find a 5 km hiking trail in Hannenov Skov with Virketvolden rundt. Parking is available for this hiking trail at the Virkethuset car park.

Forest, Marshland and Historic Landscape

Virkethus is designated as a public facility; there is public access around the house. At the same time, Virkethus is considered a good starting point for many types of outdoor activities. This makes the site a suitable place to begin holiday days when you want to combine landscape and exercise without defining your entire stay around a single experience.

The history of the landscape stretches far back. The oldest parts of Virketvolden, also known as Falsters Virke, date from the Iron Age, from 500 BC to AD 88. Together with the Virketvolden rundt hiking trail, this makes for an excursion where you can discover both a historical name and a specific route. Borremosen complements the natural area as a meadow and marshland with streams. In the northeast, water-filled peat cuttings form a small bird sanctuary.

Church Art and Technological History

Eskilstrup Church is notable for its medieval wall paintings. They date from 1290 to 1310 and were created by the Eskildstrup workshop. The depictions show scenes from the New and Old Testaments, including scenes from the childhood of Jesus. If you are interested in religious art and historical imagery, the church is one of the destinations you can include in your travel plans.

Another cultural highlight awaits at Eskilstrup Mill. The mill dates from 1882 and was used to grind grain until 1960. At the Danmarks Traktormuseum, on the other hand, technological history takes centre stage. The museum has an almost complete collection of Bukh tractors manufactured in Denmark, including prototypes and special versions. It also displays various engines and a steam engine from 1901. The museum building itself was constructed as a seed-cleaning facility between 1918 and 1919.

Choosing Eskilstrup as a Holiday Destination

When looking for a holiday apartment in Eskilstrup, the desired rhythm of your trip is therefore particularly important. Days spent in nature with forests, marshland and hiking trails stand alongside animal observations, church art and technical collections. Those who want to combine several destinations should consider which experiences are most important for their own travel plans when choosing accommodation. It is also useful to know that regional train services run from Eskilstrup railway station between Nykøbing F and Copenhagen.

For further orientation, you can also explore the destinations Nykøbing Falster, Tingsted, Elkenøre, Hjelm, Guldborg, Horbelev, Listrup and Øster-Ulslev.

For the overarching travel overview: Guldborgsund Municipality.