Møns Klint and Klintholm is a region on the island of Møn in Denmark. The imposing chalk cliffs can be found on the island of Møn far in front of the Baltic Sea.
background
The eastern tip of the island of Møn (Klintholm) rises up to 143 m from the sea in a wooded hill country. On the east coast, the island drops steeply into the sea in the famous Møns Klint. The heights of the hill country (Høge Møn) are covered with a beech forest (Store Klinteskov). Parts of the forest (especially the coastal area) are under nature protection.
Politically, the entire island of Møn is part of the municipality of Vordingborg (as a kind of urban district with 46,000 inhabitants, see also Wikipedia article Vordingborg Municipality). This is not really relevant for the traveler.
places
This article covers the eastern tip of the island of Møns including the town of Borre eastwards. The following locations are included in this article:
- Borre - Central place with supermarket and gas station in the interior of the island on the main road to Bridges.
- Klintholm Havn - Klintholm Havn is a small port town with around 200 inhabitants on the south coast. For boat travelers, the closest port to the chalk cliffs of Møns Klint.
- Magleby - "Parish" at the junction of the road to Klintholm Havn.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is about 135 kilometers away by road Copenhagen Airport
(IATA: CPH). From there it takes more than three hours by bus and train to Klintholm Havn (three changes: in Copenhagen Hbf, Vordingborg and Stege - see the section below for details).
By bus and train
The train journey from Germany usually takes place via the Vogelfluglinie via Puttgarden. The Eurocity Hamburg - Copenhagen (diesel multiple unit of the Danish State Railways) stops in Vordingborg. The train is loaded onto the ferry (entry into the ship sitting in the train). During the crossing, the train, like the entire car deck, must be left for safety reasons. The large luggage can remain on the train. This is locked during the crossing. On the train in October 2018 on the Danish side, border control (extra stop at Rødby station).
From the bus stop right in front of the Vordingborg railway station (Elevator on the long-distance railway dough available) Take line 660 to Stege. Here change to line 667 to Klintholm Havn (sometimes without changing, the vehicle then simply changes the number in Stege and continues after a short stop). Good to know: if you show your train ticket on the bus in Vordingborg, you will receive a discount on the bus fare. It is possible to buy tickets at least up to Klintholm Havn to buy. Travel time from Vordingborg train station to Klintholm Havn: around one and a half to 2 hours (depending on the connection time in Stege). On the way you can get to know rural Denmark nicely. Timetables: www.rejseplanen.dk
During the high season (May to September) there is a connection to the 678 line in Klintholm Havn. This connects the Geocenter and Lieselund Castle from here.
Food tip for travelers with self-catering accommodation. If you have around 30 minutes of connection time at the bus stop in Stege, for example, it makes sense to go shopping in the Netto supermarket in the evening (open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) The Møn Tourist Information is also only about 50 m away from the bus stop (in the building between the bridge and the traffic lights, open according to the Openstreetmap Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
In the street
From Germany either ferry on the Vogelfluglinie via Puttgarden, or car ferry Rostock - Gedser.
By boat
Marina in Klintholm Havn. The port was founded in 1873 by the owner of the "Klintholm" estate. to export chalk of the created. Today the Mariana is a strategically located port for ship travelers in the local area in the Baltic Sea. Southern Sweden, Rügen and the Darß are not far away.
By bicycle
Who on the Long-distance cycle route Berlin – Copenhagen can visit the cliffs on a side trip.
On foot
Hike off Klintholm Havn: If you don't have a car or bike with you in the off-season, you can also walk to the cliffs from Klintholm Havn. However, there is no continuous coastal footpath from here. You have to take the road via the hamlet of Kraneled on foot (but very little traffic in the off-season, e.g. at the beginning of October). From the lighthouse Møns Fyr (private no access) then a cliff path towards the Geocenter is possible. It's a good idea to go back over the Kongsbjerg or Høvblege viewpoint (see sights) to hike. Last piece then back on the quiet asphalt road back to Klintholm Havn. Here just take the march step, then that works. The landscape is very beautiful in any case, even on the road! Circular hike from Klintholm Havn 18 to 19 km.
mobility
Outside the high season, a car or bicycle is useful on site.
Park
- 1 Large car park at the geocenter. The central square can be reached via a gravel road at 30 km / h in the forest. Parking costs 35 Danish kroner (about € 4.70, according to the GeoCenter, in December 2019, on www.moensklint.dk) in 2020.
- 2 "Havrelukke" hiking car park. Smaller parking lot (name unclear) near Schottestraße between the geocenter and the campsite (no fees). To the geocenter it is about 1.5 km easy to get to the geocenter via the car-free forest path "Kridtstien". You walk a good kilometer to the cliff path.
- 3 Hikers' car park "Møns Fyr". smaller parking lot (name unclear) near the old lighthouse (building private). no fees. It is about 2.5 km easy to get to the geocenter via the cliff path.
Summer bus "Line 678"
During the high season in summer, the 678 bus runs from Klintholm Havn, which goes to the Geocenter, the campsite and Lieselund Castle.
- 4 Bus stop at Klintholm Havn. This is the final stop of the bus line from Stege. In summer connection to line 678 in the direction of Geocenter.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Chalk cliffs Møns Klint.
The up to 100 m high chalk cliffs are the symbol of the island of Møn. A cliff hiking trail runs at the top. There are three well-developed stairways on the wild beach in the area of the geocenter. Especially after prolonged rainfall there is an increased risk of landslides. In principle, however, this risk persists (even after drought and when the snow melts). Note barriers. Moving off the beaten track is not permitted for nature conservation reasons.Price: freely accessible.
- 2 Geocenter Møns Klint.1200 square meter adventure and multimedia museum, among other things. on the geological history of the chalk cliffs. There are also educational offers in the museum, as well as many activities (such as a climbing tower and guided tours through nature). Gastronomy upstairs around the house. The toilet can also be accessed via the foyer without visiting the museum. Large parking lot directly at the house (chargeable).Open: in the pre- and post-season daily 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. During the high season from around the beginning of June to mid-August, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed from the beginning of November to April. For exact opening times, see the geocenter website.Price: Adults 140 DKK (around € 18), children (3-11 years) 95 DKK (around € 12).
- 3 Liselund Palace and Park (Liselund slot).Classicist country house with an English landscape garden on the north-east coast of Møn. Arrival: circular hike from the geocenter along the cliffs possible (approx. 6 km easy). Direct access by car is also possible. During the high season in summer, the 678 bus runs from Klinholm Havn via the Geocenter to Lieselund.
- 4 Circular route to the viewpoints Kongsbjerg (135 m) and Høvblege (120 m). Limestone grasslands with juniper vegetation and pasture use. There are two lookout points with sweeping views over the country. The marked circular hiking trail no.2 (2.2 km) opens up the area from the small hiking car park (to be found at the geo-coordinate, no parking fees, bicycles can also be parked here). Those who make a circular hike to the cliffs from Klintholm Havn can still visit this attraction on the way back.
activities
- hike - Signposted circular hiking trails are described in the leaflet, which can be found at self-service boxes, among other things. can be found at the hiking car parks to take away (in German, English and Danish). Note on the beach hike. On the main descent to the beach near the geocenter, the beach to the south was not accessible without a footbath in 10-2018. To reach the stairway from the south you had to take off your shoes and roll up your trousers. The water depth was about 30 cm and the "waterway" about 10 m in length. To the north, however, the beach was accessible without dry feet in October 2018. This information is only a snapshot of the time and can change at any time. If beach exits are blocked, the lockings are closed It is imperative to obey, as there is a risk of death below due to possible landslides etc..
- To go biking - The small back roads are ideal for a bike tour, at least in the off-season. It is best to use a bike with at least a 3-speed hub, as it is hilly. A 7- or 8-speed hub is better, as there are steeper hills.
- Swimming - Klintholm Havn has a sandy beach
shop
- in Klintholm Havn there was / is a smaller food market. As of 10-2018, however, it was closed because it burned down.
- 1 "Dagli'Brugsen" food market in Borre. Opening times according to the dataset in Openstreetmap (according to the dataset, cash and credit cards are accepted).Open: Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
kitchen
- 2 Café and restaurant in the Hotel Liselund. Open: café daily 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., restaurant daily 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Gastronomy in Klintholm Havn
- 3 Ice cream parlor Klintholm Havn
- 4 Pizzaria / Italian restaurant "Portofino"
- 6 Snack "Grab & Go Klintholm"
nightlife
- classic none
- Night hike with a full starry sky - In terms of tourism, the region is also marketed as a "dark region" with no or very little light pollution. When the sky is clear, there are significantly more constellations to be seen here than in the big city.
accommodation
camping
- 1 Camping Møns Klint. is a large campsite up on the hill country close to the forest. It is a 1.5 km walk to the cliffs and a 3 km walk to the geocenter. Hot showers, use of the swimming pool and other spaces (mini golf, tennis) are included in the price.Price: High season adult prices: 125 DKK, tent: 68 DKK, environmental fee: 2 DKK (around € 26.50 per person with tent, as of 01-2021).
- 2 Skriversøen campsite (near Liselund) and other bivouacs. Campsite south of Liselund Castle, which can be used with a tent for 2 to 3 nights. Drinking water and public toilets can be found according to the site information udinaturen.dk dthe public car park at Liselund Palace (around 500 m away). There is a fireplace in the campsite. The collection of loose wood in the surrounding forest is permitted according to the description of the site. However, no wood may be separated from trees and bushes. It is a 1.5 km walk to the northern cliffs and a 5 km walk to the geocenter. Note: In contrast to other Scandinavian countries, there is no “everyone's right” for free camping in Denmark. In Denmark, legal bivouacking is only allowed in official camp sites (for the national directory, see udinaturen.dk, among others). The “udinaturen.dk” directory also lists other bivouacs in the “Klintholm” forest area - some with simple wooden shelters. These places must be reserved and paid for via the directory (rules and fees not researched in detail).Price: freely and free of charge, the space is unmanned and cannot be reserved.
further accommodations
Accommodation in Klintholm Havn
- 6 Marina Park Cabins, Klintholm haveneby 1, 4791 Borre. Tel.: 45 40267001, Email: [email protected]. smaller rooms (name "Cabins" fits well) with outside access and outside terrace directly on the harbor. Modern communal kitchen in the building for self-catering. Community sanitary facilities. Contact: Morten Andersen, languages: German, English, www.marina-park.dk (in 10-2018 placeholder), data according to the visiting card.
further accommodations
- On the side of the geocenter, regarding accommodation, on the side bb-moen.dk referenced (rooms, private pensions, holiday apartments, etc., only in Danish).
health
Practical advice
- Leaflet "Møns Klint and Klintholm" - Available free of charge in self-service boxes at the hiking car parks (also in German and English). The informative leaflet from the Danish Agency for Nature Conservation and the Ministry of Environment and Food provides compact information on the nature of the sights. It also contains a map with circular hiking tips, which are also signposted on site.
- Flying over the cliffs with drones is not permitted between February 1st and September 1st (according to signs that can be found on the cliff hiking trail).
- 5 Gas station in Borre. There is an "OK" petrol station at Klintevej in Borre (on the "main island road" coming from Stege in the direction of the Geocenter).
trips
- Boat trip from Klintholm Havn in front of the cliffs - According to the English Wikipedia article "Klintholm Havn" there are probably corresponding offers during the high season. Further information not known as of 10-2018.
literature
Web links
- www.visitmoensklint.de - Official tourism website of the municipality of Vordingborg on the attraction / region (also in German).
