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Vesterhavegaarden Vineyard

Come and visit Vesterhavegaarden Winery, southeast of Næstved. Here you can be shown around the farm's extensive vineyard and apple orchard and hear about the wine's creation, after which you come down to the farm's cozy wine cellar, where you get an insight into the process. You'll also get to taste the stuff, of course. The winery also has a farm shop where you can buy exciting organic products.

Holsteinborg Castle

Holsteinborg Castle was built by the Trolle family and completed in 1651. Since 1707 it has been owned by the Holstein family. The very beautiful main building is surrounded by a moat and around the castle there is a large park with a beautiful view over Storebælt and the Småland Sea as well as the small islands Glænø and Ormø.

H.C. Andersen also visited Holsteinborg, and it was actually a total of 35 visits, and was a place he liked very much. "It was here that the sun shone in my heart", he wrote, and his good friendship with Count Ludvig Holstein and Countess Joachimine Holstein lasted until his death. There are guided tours for groups, including Holsteinborg Church and H.C. If you are interested in history and castles, then it is an obvious choice to spend your summer holiday or a mini holiday in South Zealand and visit this beautiful castle.

Næstved

Næstved is an exciting trading town in the south of Zealand. The town was a religious centre in the Middle Ages and several monasteries were built. Today the town's landmark is Sct. Peders Kirke, which was built in the late 1200s. Today, there are also many exciting shops in the town, including Næstved Storcenter, which has more than 60 stores.

Næstved Golfbane

In Næstved, there are also plenty of opportunities for exercise. If you are a golf enthusiast, you can visit Næstved Golf Course. Here you can enjoy a round of golf in lovely surroundings right down to Karrebæk Fjord.

Gavnø Castle

Discover Gavnø Castle and Castle Park. The beautiful castle and its surroundings are considered an important part of Denmark's cultural heritage. The grounds are more than 600 years old, and today they are a breathtaking adventure park for young and old alike. See the amazing castle from the inside, experience the sensory garden and be careful not to get lost in the beautiful rose labyrinth.

Rønnebæksholm

Just outside Næstved lies the beautiful old manor, Rønnebæksholm. The estate has played a central role over the years for different owners and different purposes. Since 1994 the estate has been owned by the municipality of Næstved. In 1999 Næstved City Council approved the statutes of the Independent Institution Rønnebæksholm Art and Culture Centre. Their task is now to organise cultural events and to purchase art and sculptures for the collection. The park is open to the public and concerts, exhibitions, guided tours and lectures are held in the main building all year round. The park has also hosted opera and theatre events.

Skælskør

There are rumours that Skælskør is one of the best kept secrets in the country. But after a visit to the cosy harbour town, there can be no doubt that Skælskør is certainly a gem, all of its own, in the West Zealand landscape. Skælskør is also known as the 'Sunshine City' with around 200 extra hours of sunshine a year. Among the locals, who number around 6,500 inhabitants, the town is also known as 'Skålskør'. The many well-preserved, old and quirky houses help to enhance the town's historical background. There are also plenty of opportunities for shopping in the many pottery shops and a visit to the cosy harbour, which is the centre of a number of cultural experiences, including the 'Kulturkajen', where there are exhibitions of arts and crafts and hobby and leisure activities. And how about a trip on board the Skælskør V, which is always ready to take its guests on a mini-cruise around the area and the surrounding islands.

BonBon-Land

Go on a car holiday in Denmark and drive with the whole family to BonBon-Land near Holmegaard not far from Næstved. Here everyone in the family can have a fun day.

There are rides for every taste. Take a ride on the gulls, the dog sledge or whatever you're into, and you'll have a great time. In summer, Pelle the Pirate is open to unleash your inner water dog. Find child-friendly hotels at Risskov and enjoy a family self-drive holiday in Denmark.

Christmas market in Roskilde

Set against a beautiful backdrop of historic medieval buildings, Roskilde's annual Christmas market is a must. Here you can be seduced by the smell of fir, mulled wine and roasted almonds, singing, music and elves and lots of cosy stalls. Not least the 800-year-old cathedral and the old town hall provide the backdrop for the atmospheric events when it's 'Christmas on Stændertorvet'.

The Christmas market in Roskilde is extremely charming and has a very special atmosphere in the historic setting of Stændertorvet in the city centre. It was a trading post as far back as the Viking Age and up through the Middle Ages, and it really creates a special atmosphere to walk around here. Take a pleasant stroll around the 20 or so stalls offering everything from pottery, jewellery, winter knitwear, toys, wooden crafts, Christmas decorations, decorations and beautiful handmade art. You will also find several places to warm your hands with a nice cup of hot mulled wine or cocoa and enjoy warm apple slices and delicate specialities. Around the town, the charming Christmas train runs, which the children love, and a couple of real reindeer also visit the town. Part of what makes Roskilde's Christmas market so cosy and special is that it doesn't actually seem very big. You get to know each other a bit and there are smiles on your face and twinkles in your eyes. It's nice and Danish - quiet, cosy and informal.

In the city's creative Musicon district, you can also experience the cosy indoor Christmas market, 'Alletiders Jul', where more than 60 stalls are set up. There are also various workshops and live entertainment.

Besides the Christmas market, Roskilde has an incredible amount of Danish history and you have a great opportunity to combine your Christmas market mini break with some sightseeing in the beautiful town. For example, visit Roskilde Museum or the Viking Ship Museum, or take a walk into the 800-year-old UNESCO-listed Roskilde Cathedral. You'll also find plenty of more traditional shopping opportunities, both in the pedestrian streets of the city centre and in the large shopping centre, RO's Torv, which houses more than 80 shops and restaurants.

Christmas market in Nyborg

Open 2nd - 3rd December - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information

Visit the cosy Funen Christmas market when, during the first two weekends of December, the 'Christmas in the Old Royal Town' in Nyborg is set up. The town's charming streets are decorated, and the Christmas spirit spreads over large parts of the town, where the church, the library, the museum 'Borgmestergården' and the town's cultural centre 'Bastionen' open up for lots of Christmas fun and activities for people of all ages.

The Christmas market is located in the town's main square, where the scent of roasted almonds, mulled wine, cinnamon and apple slices accompanies you around the many cosy stalls, where you will find everything from handicrafts to clothing, toys and trinkets of all kinds. The cosy wooden stalls are specially brought in, directly from Germany, creating a classic and traditional atmosphere.

At the town's museum, 'Borgermestergården', you'll find everything from furs, elves and sweets to gingerbread, porcelain and crafts in the cosy stalls. Stop by the honey stall, the brush binder, the sideboard and the tombola. During both weekends, the museum has an exciting programme where you can experience everything from the preparation of Christmas pies to the baking of cookies in the kitchen. There will be live music, storytelling and Christmas party entertainment, and regular visits from some of the museum's elves, some of whom may be up to a bit of mischief.

All this and much more can be experienced in the beautiful old royal town of Nyborg, which offers a very special historical setting. The town actually has more than 800 years of Danish history, and is home to the oldest royal castle in the Nordic countries, Nyborg Castle, which dates back to 1170.

The Christmas expert, Daniel Røde, who is behind Denmark's biggest Christmas blog, has ranked 'Christmas in the old Kongeby Nyborg' among the five most nostalgic Christmas markets in the Nordic countries. In 2017, the Christmas market in Nyborg had more than 25,000 visitors.