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West Zealand

On West Zealand, you can enjoy the long coastline stret­ching from Kar­re­bæks­min­de on South Zealand right up to Røsnæs on Zealand’s wester­n­most point. Here you will also find long stretches of beautiful beaches facing the Great Belt. These parts also let you explore the beautiful landscape via beautiful routes through varied landsca­pes from lush, dense forests to open fields. On West Zealand there are five unique market towns, Næstved, Skælskør, Slagelse and Ka­lund­borg, each with its own charm and history. The capital, Co­pen­ha­gen, is just an hour’s drive away.

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Agersø

Agersø is an island in the Great Belt just 15 minutes by boat from Stigsnæs Harbour located on southwest Zealand. Despite its small size of just 6.84 km2, the island offers stunning nature and a rich wildlife. You can go for long walks – in fact, you can walk all the way around the island – and enjoy the tranquil­li­ty of the green sur­ro­un­dings. Only the sound of waves can interrupt your thoughts. The island holds in­te­r­e­sting tales, including its role in the English Wars from 1807 to 1814. Explore the island’s historic landmarks and see its many monuments and memorials.
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Bjerge Strand

Bjerge Beach is a holiday home area on the west coast of Zealand with views of the Great Belt. The area is known for its two beaches, which are extremely popular and a gathering point for locals and ho­li­day­ma­kers. Col­loqui­al­ly, the beaches are known as the South and North Beaches and both offer plenty of water play, sun­bat­hing and water sports. The area around Bjerge Beach is also rich in nature ex­pe­ri­en­ces. For example, just 10 km away you will find Denmark’s fourth largest lake, Tissø. Sur­ro­un­ded by protected nature, the lake draws several different species of birds. Visit the ob­ser­va­tion tower near the lake and ex­pe­ri­en­ce birdlife up close.
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Havnsø

Havnsø is a seaport on Northwest Zealand. Here you can enjoy life on the beach, which, with its low water, is perfect for water play for people of all ages. Just under 5 km from Havnsø you will find the protected natural area of Eskebjerg Ve­ster­lyng. Known as Zealand’s largest heath, the natural area offers rolling landsca­pes with beaches, dunes and shrubs – and, with any luck, you might also see free-range cattle and horses. From Havnsø you can also enjoy the view of Nekselø Bay, and if you look carefully, you can see Nekselø and Sejerø in the distance. Both islands can be reached by ferry from Havnsø.
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Ka­lund­borg

Ka­lund­borg is a charming old market town by Ka­lund­borg Fjord. The town offers both Danish cultural history and natural sur­ro­un­dings. Explore the medieval history of the market town with a tour through the historic neig­h­bor­hood, Højbyen. Enjoy the bre­ath­taking 800-year-old church, par­ti­cu­lar­ly known for its five towers. You can also stop by Ka­lund­borg Museum and learn more about the history and cultural heritage of the area. The old town is sur­ro­un­ded by lush green nature where you can go hiking, biking or try your luck with a fishing rod by Ka­lund­borg Fjord.
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Reersø

Reersø is a small seaport on the peninsula of the same name, located on Northwest Zealand. The small seaport is charming and idyllic. Here you will find one half-timbered house after another along the town’s country roads. The houses are very well preserved, and several of them date back to the 1600s. In addition to the historic charm of the town, you can also explore the lush natural sur­ro­un­dings in these parts of Zealand. Along the coast, you can enjoy the view of the Great Belt, and try your luck with a fishing rod. Reersø is less than a 30-minute drive from Ka­lund­borg.
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Røsnæs

Røsnæs is a 5 km long peninsula located on the west coast of Zealand. It is sur­ro­un­ded by fa­sci­nat­ing landsca­pes of open coasts, rolling hilltops and dense forests. You can hike the coastal paths, enjoy the sea views and explore nearby forest areas. Don’t forget to visit Røsnæs Ligh­t­hou­se for panoramic views of land and water. You can also learn more about the history of the area on this small peninsula. Stop by the old, well-preserved mill, Ulstrup Mill, or discover Røsnæs Church, which is located on a hilltop over­look­ing Ka­lund­borg Fjord.
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Sejerø

Sejerø is a 12 km long island in Kattegat. The island is known as Kattegat’s sunshine island – and for good reason. Sejerø is one of the sunniest places in Denmark. Here you can ex­pe­ri­en­ce the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the shoreline. The nature of the island is diverse and offers eve­ryt­hing from beautiful sandy beaches and wide-open spaces to rolling hills and fields. Sejerø is espe­ci­al­ly known for its many burial mounds that date back to the Bronze Age. A total of 30 burial mounds have been di­scove­red on the island, and you can ex­pe­ri­en­ce them via several footpaths that take you around the landscape.
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Sto­re­bælt­sky­sten

The Great Belt Coast has one of Denmark’s most beautiful coast­li­nes. From north to south, you will find lovely beaches with fine sandy seafloors and clear water. There are no large waves or un­dercur­rents, making it safe for even the youngest ho­li­day­ma­kers to play by the water under su­per­vi­sion. The area attracts many water sports ent­hu­si­asts, as there is ample op­portu­ni­ty to explore on the water. Along the coast you will find several hiking trails where you can enjoy the views and the fresh sea breeze. You can also take a break at one of the area’s con­ve­ni­ent­ly located cafés and enjoy a well-deserved re­fres­h­ment.