Nyborg brings together a variety of discoveries: the history of the old royal castle, stretches of coastline, and routes through the town and countryside. When choosing where to stay, you can first consider whether culture, the beach or outdoor activities should be your main focus. The places and routes below offer a range of options to explore.
Castle history and local collections
Nyborg Castle was built around 1200 by Valdemar Sejr. In 1282, Erik Klipping signed Denmark’s first constitution there. The fortress complex comprises the castle island and its buildings, the castle lake and the ramparts; it was listed as a protected monument in 1918. An important point for planning your visit: Nyborg Castle is currently closed to the public while restoration work is underway. Check this information again before your visit.
A historical tradition comes to life at the Danehof: Nyborg Municipality and Østfyns Museer recreate an event every year that dates back more than 800 years. The medieval Danehof is brought to life over a summer weekend in Nyborg. Dates vary from year to year, so if you would like to plan your trip around it, check the date for the relevant year.
Nyborg’s museums offer further insights. Borgmestergården is a merchant’s house dating from 1601 and today houses Nyborg’s town museum. Its local history collection includes an exhibition about the Lerche family, an alchemist’s room, an activity using pen and ink, and an old blacksmith’s workshop. Nyborg School Museum houses one of Denmark’s largest collections on the old schools of Nyborg and the surrounding area. This brings together a range of subjects: merchant history, local family history and the history of schools.
Nyborg Distillery also combines a look at the production process with tangible objects: visitors can see copper stills and whisky casks and learn more about making organic whisky, gin and rum. Check whether a visit is possible before travelling.
Coast, beaches and water
Nyborg has more than 45 kilometres of coastline. There are four Blue Flag beaches in total. Awards may be seasonal, so check the current status before your visit. Fyns Badestrand is considered Funen’s widest sandy beach. Kongshøj Strand has a bathing jetty, a kiosk, parking and a Blue Flag award. As facilities and awards should be checked seasonally, it is a good idea to check the latest information before your visit.
For water sports enthusiasts, diving is also one of the options in the waters of the Great Belt near Nyborg. The beaches and diving offer different ways to enjoy the water; choose what best fits the activities you have in mind for your stay.
Clover Paths and routes through the countryside
Nyborg has four different Clover Path routes. The green Clover Path is 2.7 kilometres long and takes you through the historic town centre and the medieval royal town and residence. The black Clover Path covers 33.5 kilometres and passes through coastal areas, villages and the countryside around Nyborg. Comparing the two, their lengths and descriptions show two very different scales: one route through the town centre and a much longer trail through several types of landscape.
There are also walking routes and paths in Nyborg and East Funen ranging from zero to five kilometres. Many connect natural settings with historic sites. For cycling, Nyborg’s routes pass through coastal landscapes, forests and the small-town atmosphere of a historic market town. This gives you the choice of shorter paths, a longer Clover Path route, and cycling routes with changing scenery, without having to plan all your activities in the same way.
Planning your journey and accommodation
Nyborg has a railway station with connections to DSB’s InterCity line. Public transport in Nyborg Municipality includes trains, buses and Flextrafik, among other services. Check the connections for the destinations you have chosen. When looking for accommodation in Nyborg Municipality, it helps to first decide what you would like to focus on during your stay: historic sites and collections, the beach, or routes for walking and cycling. You can then consider your planned destinations and the best way to get there together.
Discover more destinations: Bovense, Nordenhuse, Nyborg, Rynkeby, Slude, Ullerslev, Frørup, Langå, Refsvindinge, Ørbæk Parish.
See the overview of the wider region: Funen.
