Menstrup: Landscape, History and Revue

Menstrup offers you a diverse gateway to the landscape, remembrance and local history. From Menstrup Bjerg, the view stretches far across the landscapes to the south. At the same time, historical traces lead to farms, fiefs, a memorial stone and Marvede Gamle Skole near Menstrup. This picture is complemented by the annual Menstrup Revue held in autumn.

Landscape and Movement

Menstrup Bjerg offers a wide view over the landscapes to the south. The Lagunestien hiking trail between Næstved and Bisserup provides an opportunity to make a detour to Menstrup Bjerg. For active travellers, Lagunestien provides a practical framework for planning the day. The detour to Menstrup Bjerg can be scheduled as a stop during the day, while Næstved and Bisserup remain the places along the route. The landscape view thus has a fixed place alongside the hike; the viewpoint remains a distinct part of the day's itinerary.

Menstrup Revue at Hotel Menstrup Kro

The Menstrup Revue takes place annually in autumn at Hotel Menstrup Kro. Tickets for the Menstrup Revue 2026 can be ordered directly from the hotel without an overnight stay. Attendance is therefore expressly not tied to an overnight stay. For your travel planning, Menstrup's annual cycle thus offers a recurring cultural event alongside its landscape and history.

Remembrance at Marvede Gamle Skole

Marvede Gamle Skole near Menstrup houses a small museum with memorabilia. These were donated by former service personnel from missions in, among other places, Gaza, Cyprus, the Congo and the Balkans. The exhibition and the historic premises of Marvede Gamle Skole near Menstrup help preserve the identity of peacekeeping, peacemaking and war veterans.

Marvede Gamle Skole also has a practical function for community activities: private individuals and associations can rent rooms there. Everyone is welcome at the veterans' association at Marvede Gamle Skole near Menstrup to talk about deployments, the work of the association and veterans' affairs.

Historical Traces in Menstrup

Menstrup's history dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the Bishop of Roskilde as well as Skovkloster, Antvorskov and Ringsted Abbey owned farms in Menstrup that were granted as fiefs. In 1387, Sir Fikke Moltke received, together with Solte, later Saltø, a fief with five farms in Menstrup. In 1504, King Hans sold nine farms in Menstrup to Oluf Daa of Ravnstrup.

Another historical point of reference stands directly in Menstrup: a memorial stone commemorating the liberation of 1945 is located there. Together with the medieval references to farms and fiefs and the memorabilia at Marvede Gamle Skole, it opens up several perspectives on the site's history without requiring any single period to take centre stage.

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For the overarching travel overview: Næstved Municipality.