There is a specific connection to cycling for a stay in Hjelm: the 35 km-long “Fuglenes fristeder” route passes through the village. Nearby Hjelm Ø is also important for planning, as seasonal restrictions on visits apply there. There is also a bathing spot, a rest area with a beach, and shopping facilities in Guldborg. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Hjelm, you can take these different points into account when planning your trip.

Cycling: a route through Hjelm

From Majbølle, “Fuglenes fristeder” passes through Hjelm and continues to the Majbølle Nor nature reserve. The route also includes and loops around the Guldborgsund Tunnel. Along the way, there are views of the motorway and Guldborgsund. The route is marked with blue signs, with the “fugletårnet” serving as a guidepost. It follows quiet country roads, several of which have cycle paths.

For comparison, the scenic Sundruten is just over 46 km long and runs between Nykøbing Falster, Guldborg and Sundby. This makes it longer than the 35 km route through Hjelm. The two distances give you a concrete point of reference when deciding how long a cycling trip to take.

Shopping, swimming and water

It is 4 km from Hjelm to shopping facilities in Guldborg. Before your trip, check which specific shopping options are currently available. At Hjelm Bådelaug, you can swim from a jetty equipped with a ladder. There is no parking in the immediate vicinity of the Bådelaug.

Hjelm Havn rest area is a small harbour with a beach, as well as a shelter and tent site with water and a toilet. Check the facilities locally before visiting. At Hjelm Havn, you can refill your water while on the go; follow the signs on site. The bathing spot and rest area have different practical details: swimming from the jetty is described at the Bådelaug, while Hjelm Havn is designated as a rest area with a beach and a shelter and tent site.

Coastal landscape and seasonal closure

Hjelm is located on coastal stretch S5.07, which runs from Guldborg to Vantore on Lolland. This broader coastal stretch includes Natura 2000 site No. 173, Smålandsfarvandet north of Lolland, Guldborgsund, Bøtø Nor and Hyllekrog-Rødsand. The nearby island of Hjelm Ø is a nature site in its own right: it covers about 2.5 hectares, is uninhabited and sparsely vegetated, and is an important bird site.

During the breeding season, from 15 March to 15 July, staying on or near Hjelm Ø is prohibited. Plan a visit to the island with this time restriction in mind. The restriction applies to Hjelm Ø and its vicinity; it should not be confused with the information about cycling routes or facilities in Hjelm.

The place name and former facilities

The place name Hjelm refers to terrain that was perceived as resembling the shape of a helmet. The form Hielm has been attested as the place name since 1330. The original, somewhat rectangular headland extended directly in front of the village into Guldborgsund; this landscape feature has since changed.

Former facilities are also part of the village’s history: a school was built in Hjelm in 1911. The parish library was established in 1944; its 3,400 volumes were distributed among the schools in Hjelm and Soesmarke. Together with the older form of the place name and the changed headland, these details provide a historical point of reference for today’s village and coastal landscape.

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