Sildestrup combines a beach with white sand and shallow, child-friendly water with natural attractions nearby. Bøtø Nor and Bøtøskoven showcase birdlife, wetlands and coastal forest. This gives you a sense of the area both through its beach and its immediate surroundings.

Beach and Natural Areas

Sildestrup Beach lies in front of the Marielyst holiday home area on Falster. Its sand is white, and the water is shallow and child-friendly. Nearby, Bøtøskoven borders Bøtø Nor. Bøtøskoven covers 153 ha and has a 2 km coastline. The adjacent Bøtø Nor is an area of about 200 ha, with a shallow lake, meadows and reeds. In terms of area, Bøtø Nor, at about 200 ha, is larger than Bøtøskoven, which covers 153 ha; the 2 km figure for Bøtøskoven refers to its coastline, not its area.

The landscape around Bøtø Nor can be broadly divided into three areas: the dune landscape on the east coast, the Nor itself and the hilly terrain to the west. Bøtø Nor is part of the Natura 2000 network and was designated for its outstanding populations of waterbirds, especially geese, swans and ducks. Waders and birds of prey, including white-tailed eagles, can also be observed in the bird sanctuary. Two details are useful for orientation: the landscape divisions describe the area around Bøtø Nor, while the birdwatching refers to the protected area itself.

Walking and Cycling

The Bøtø Nor walking route “Hvid rute” runs near Sildestrup from Bøtøskoven to the Bøtø Nor Gl. Pumpestation at Marrebæk. The Kyst til kyst cycling route passes through the Sildestrup holiday home area, is 38 km long and is signposted throughout. The routes differ in how you travel and where they go: the walking route runs between two named destinations, while the cycling route passes through the holiday home area. The cycling route is also described by its length and signposting, making it easier to compare.

History at the Pumping Station

The Bøtø Nor Gl. Pumpestation at Marrebæk houses a large exhibition on the history of southern Falster, from natural harbour to nature area. For more than 60 years, the pumping station protected southern Falster from being permanently flooded. Historically, the shallow Bøtø Nor extended from Sildestrup to Gedesby. The exhibition, the station’s former protective role and the area’s historical extent each reveal a different aspect of this landscape’s history.

A Water Route on Falster

The Around Falster canoe and kayak tour also offers a route for comparison: Stage 4 is about 19 km long. Compared with the 38 km Kyst til kyst cycling route, this stage is approximately half as long. The figures refer to different modes of travel, making the route lengths comparable without equating the activities.

Discover more destinations: Hjelm, Stubbekøbing, Kettinge, Nykøbing Falster, Idestrup, Stavreby, Næs, Elkenøre

Go to the overview of the wider area: Guldborgsund Municipality.