Eskilstrup Between Nature, Cycling Routes and History

Eskilstrup is a suitable destination for anyone looking to combine nature experiences, cycling and Danish history. When choosing accommodation, it helps to consider the specific destinations: around the town, you will find a wildlife exhibition, paths through forest and marshland, as well as historic buildings and collections. Eskilstrup Station has regional train connections between Nykøbing F and Copenhagen.

Nature Experiences Between the Zoo, Marshland and Bird Sanctuary

A prominent destination is Krokodille Zoo at Ovstrupvej 9 in Gundslevmagle, 4863 Eskilstrup. There, visitors can see crocodiles, snakes, monkeys, giant tortoises and leopard kittens. The zoo also offers 85-minute guided tours, which must be booked before the visit. The 85 minutes provide a fixed time frame for the zoo visit and make the tour a clearly defined part of the programme.

The landscape also offers a variety of features. Borremosen is a meadow and marshland area with streams. In the northeast, water-filled peat cuttings form a small bird sanctuary. Virkethus is a good starting point for many types of nature activities; the house is designated as a public facility, and there is public access around the house.

Cycling and Hiking in the Surrounding Area

The cycling route through North Falster passes through Eskilstrup and is approximately 70 km long. Anyone planning a longer cycling trip can therefore include the town as part of a regional route. Its approximate length makes the route visible as a longer undertaking when planning the day. For shorter hiking plans, Virketvolden rundt is available: The trail is 5 km long and runs through Hannenov Skov. Parking for this hiking trail is available at the Virkethuset car park.

History, Church Art and Technology

Virketvolden, also known as Falsters Virke, brings a significantly older historical perspective to the choice of destination. The oldest parts date from the Iron Age, from 500 BC to AD 88. Another historical trace can be found in Eskilstrup Church. Its murals were created between 1290 and 1310 by the Eskildstrup workshop. They depict scenes from the New and Old Testaments, including scenes from the childhood of Jesus.

Eskilstrup Mill dates from 1882 and was used to grind grain until 1960. The history of technology is represented by the Danmarks Traktormuseum, with an almost complete collection of Bukh tractors manufactured in Denmark, including prototypes and special versions. There are also various engines and a steam engine from 1901. The museum building was constructed between 1918 and 1919 as a seed-cleaning facility.

Further Places to Consider

If you would like to compare Eskilstrup with other location options, these also include Nykøbing Falster, Stavreby, Vaeggerloese, Kettinge, Hesnæs, Tingsted, Ore and Listrup .

For the overarching travel overview: Guldborgsund Municipality.