Nykobing Mors is a picturesque town built around a natural harbour. Expect a lively atmosphere, with many of the historic buildings reimagined as cafes, shops and art galleries. Walk around the boat-filled marina, visit a museum dedicated to the centuries-old iron casting industry and enjoy fresh seafood caught off the Jutland peninsula.
Things to do in Nykøbing Mors
A self-guided walking tour is one of the best ways to enjoy Nykobing Mors. The town is filled with historic buildings, including the beautiful Nykobing Mors Kirke. The Gothic church features a handsome red-brick façade and a soaring copper steeple. Stroll down to the marina to admire the boats and enjoy a bite to eat at the waterfront café.
Dueholm Priory was built in the 1300s as a monastery for the Knights of Malta. The centuries-old building has been reimagined as a museum where you can learn about the unique history and culture of the island. Nearby is the Danish Foundry Museum housed in a former metal casting factory. Exhibits spotlight the town’s industrial heritage and iron pots, pans and wood-burning stoves.
Osterstrand overlooks the fjord and is a great place to stretch your legs and escape the hustle and bustle of the town centre. Stroll along the sandy beach and enjoy a picnic on the grassy foreshore. Clean, calm water makes it a popular place to swim and sunbathe in the summer.
From colourful cafes to stylish restaurants, Nykobing Mors offers excellent dining options. Seafood is a local specialty, with oysters, mussels, lobster, herring and mullet caught in the fjords surrounding the Jutland peninsula. You’ll find plenty of outdoor terraces where you can sip Carlsberg and enjoy the sunshine.
Getting around Nykøbing Mors
Nykobing Mors is compact and easy to get around on foot. The town is a 1.5-hour drive from Aalborg and two hours from Aarhus. Rental cars offer the freedom to explore the Jutland peninsula at your own pace. Copenhagen Airport is a four-hour drive away.