Kalvehave: Harbour, Nature and Special Discoveries

Kalvehave combines maritime impressions, the protected landscape around Kalvehave Church and unusual excursion destinations within a compact thematic area, without this implying anything about the distances between the individual places. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Kalvehave can therefore easily plan their trip around their own interests: water and harbour, nature observation, family experiences or cultural history each offer their own focus.

Harbour, Bridge and Views of the Ulvsund

One prominent destination is Kalvehave Harbour. The cosy marina has room for around 300 boats and is characterised by dinghies and fishing boats. From here, there are views of the Ulvsund. The harbour is located directly beneath Dronning Alexandrines Bro; Kalvehave Harbour is also situated directly by Mønbroen. The tourist information office at the harbour provides information about South Zealand and Møn and can therefore serve as a starting point for further orientation in the region.

Dronning Alexandrines Bro crosses the Ulvsund between Kalvehave and Koster and is 746 metres long. It was opened on 30 May 1943; on that occasion, it was inaugurated by Queen Alexandrine, after whom it was named. Anyone interested in transport history and prominent structures will find a tangible connection here to the history of the town and its link across the water.

Excursions among Labyrinths, a Nature Walk and an Underwater Trail

Kalvehave Labyrintpark covers 20,000 m². Its attractions include labyrinths, large games and puzzles. This adds a playful discovery to a stay, with different age groups able to pursue their own challenges and interests, without any particular sequence being prescribed.

The protected landscape area around Kalvehave Church includes grazed salt meadows and shallow coastal waters. It is suitable for a short walk. The underwater trail near Kalvehave Harbour offers a special opportunity for observation. It leads across a sandy seabed, a rocky reef, seagrass meadows and through a kelp forest. The trail can be accessed at the end of the jetty or from the shore; red buoys mark the individual entry points. It helps visitors observe fish and other animal species. For planning your day, this means that you can choose between a short walk in the protected landscape and an experience focused more closely on the water.

Kalvehave Church and History

Kalvehave Church has been a pilgrims’ church since 1998. It is the oldest church in the parish and was built around 1225–1250 from brick at a sacred spring. Inside, it has a High Renaissance altarpiece from the late 16th century, made by the “Bårse Herred carpenter”. Guided tours are also available at the church. Visitors wishing to combine landscape and culture can therefore choose a different focus from the harbour or Labyrintpark.

According to archaeological finds, the history of the area dates back to the Stone Age. Since that time, Kalvehave has served as a crossing point to Møn. This historical role adds a much older perspective to the bridge built later: the town is interesting not only because of its present-day connection across the Ulvsund, but also because of its long history as a crossing point.

Kalvehave as a Starting Point for Different Days Out

During the summer months, the seasonal Færgen Møn connects Kalvehave with the harbour of Stege. It serves as a “floating cycle path”. If you are planning cycling excursions, this seasonal connection is one of the special features you can take into account when choosing your accommodation. Likewise, the views at the harbour, the underwater trail, Labyrintpark or the church can determine the character you want for your day. When searching for a holiday apartment in Kalvehave, check which focus suits your trip instead of choosing accommodation solely by a general place name.

For further destinations in the surrounding area, you can then discover Lundby, Kindvig, Præstø, Bakkebølle, Langebæk Municipality, Skaverup, Mern and Vesterskov.

For the overarching travel overview: Vordingborg Municipality.