Discover Nyby on Bogø

Nyby is the smaller and newer part of the large village on Bogø and is located near the harbour. At the same time, the place tells the story of the island’s maritime history: Nyby was originally built as a kind of Nyboder for Bogø’s seafaring population. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Nyby will therefore find a place where harbour life, historic houses, hiking trails and coastal landscapes come together for a variety of travel ideas.

Maritime Bogø and historic townscapes

The districts of Bogø By and Nyby feature captains’ villas and smaller shipowners’ houses. Some buildings bear ship names on their façades, telling of Bogø’s past as a maritime island. Bogø Hovedgade and the town surrounding it have also been designated as a cultural environment worthy of preservation in the vicinity of Nyby; most of this cultural environment lies within the town zone. For your stay, this means that even a walk through the local areas can make Bogø’s historic character visible, without you having to limit yourself to a single museum.

One of the notable cultural monuments is the Dutch-style windmill Bogø Mølle, which was built in 1852. The mill opens during the summer holidays and in connection with various events. Bogø Church also houses three ship models from the 19th century, which bear witness to Bogø’s history as a maritime island. Those interested in architectural history, maritime traditions and local distinctive features can include these destinations in their own day planning.

Ferry, harbour and routes across Bogø

At the Nyby ferry terminal on the south coast of Bogø, you can travel to Stubbekøbing on Falster in summer. The IDA ferry is one of the few wooden ferries in Denmark that still operates on a fixed route. Its route runs between Bogø and Stubbekøbing across the Grønsund. If a ferry trip is part of your travel plans, the ferry terminal is a specific reference point when choosing where to stay.

Bogø Harbour also brings together several aspects of the island. The historic fishing vessel K1054 Karen af Bogø is based there. A ladder at Bogø Harbour allows people of all ages to sail on the K1054 Karen. There is also a shelter site with a fire pit. Several national and international cycling routes pass through the harbour, and the Camønoen also runs through Bogø Harbour. Nyby has a harbour at Lindebro.

Hiking, coast and outdoor activities

In the vicinity of Nyby, the Camønoen runs as a 175-kilometre hiking trail across Møn, Nyord and Bogø. Its length makes the trail an option for different types of travel: you can plan a longer hiking holiday or include individual sections in your stay without walking the entire route. When planning each day, the specific route of the section you choose remains decisive.

In the vicinity of Nyby, Bogø has a varied coastline with small cliffs and sandy beaches. At Bogø Fyr, there are good opportunities to use kayaks and canoes. The lighthouse also provides easy access to the coast, including for anglers and divers. This allows you to combine peaceful days by the water, a hike and maritime experiences, without implying any particular order for your trip.

Which accommodation location suits your trip?

Nyby is particularly suitable as a search location if you want to focus on the ferry terminal, the harbour and Bogø’s maritime history. For culturally interested travellers, the houses in Bogø By and Nyby, Bogø Hovedgade, the church and the mill offer specific discoveries. If you mainly want to hike or cycle, the Camønoen and the routes through Bogø Harbour are important points of reference for your planning. For days by the water, Bogø Fyr, the coast with its small cliffs and sandy beaches, and the opportunities for kayaking and canoeing come to the fore.

When searching for accommodation in Nyby, it is therefore worth deciding on your preferred travel rhythm first: maritime history and a ferry trip, culture and townscape, hiking and cycling, or coast and water activities.

More destinations for planning your trip

For further orientation, you can also visit the pages on Borre, Lundby, Kostræde Banker, Klintholm Havn, Vesterskov, Mern, Sønderby and Kalvehave.

To the higher-level travel overview: Vordingborg Municipality.