Nature areas in Næstved

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Næstved is rich in beautiful nature areas, offering unique nature, wildlife and plenty of great experiences. 

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Tystrup-Bavelse Lakes
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Tystrup-Bavelse Lakes

Today the area around the Tystrup-Bavelse Lakes is preserved and part of it is owned by the state - including Hørhaven and Kongskilde Friluftsgård.

Owing to the preservation some of Denmark’s most char...

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Slusehuset og kanoer dronefoto
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The Suså river

The Suså river, Denmark’s fifth largest river and Zealand’s most water-rich river system, has its source south of Rønnede, and winds past Herlufsholm boarding school and through Næstved, before it reaches its outlet in Karrebæksminde Bay. The river is home to many special plants and animal

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Holmegaard Moor
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Holmegaard Moor

There are only 27 hectares left of the original moor. The peat has been dug up and used to fuel the ovens at Holmegaard Glass Works, as well as being used by the local population.

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Herlufsholm Pinetum
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Herlufsholm Pinetum

Collection of rare fir and pine trees from all over the world. Established 1890-1920. The area had over 100 species of fir and pine. It was originally aimed at nursery use, but also as an experimental...

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Enø Overdrev
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Enø Overdrev

Enø Overdrev is a beautiful nature area located on the southern part of Enø.

The area was protected in 1953 to preserve the unspoilt and beautiful nature.

Here you can experience a very special type...

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Ydernæs close to Næstved
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Ydernæs close to Næstved

Thanks to the channel, Ydernaes is no longer a headland, but a peninsular. The old natural flow of water has been halted, but the area still appears as marshland.

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Kristiansholm Plantation
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Kristiansholm Plantation

Fuglebjerg Municipality has a well-situated camp site for several tents. Immediately behind the coastline is an old gravel pit, now accommodating a couple of site-huts, camp site, fire place with wood...

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Crane Island
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Crane Island

Kranøen is a small island located in Susåen, next to Rådmandshaven in Næstved.

The construction found on the Crane Island dates from 1913, and dates from the time when the island was used to store ra...

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Fruens plantation
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Fruens plantation

Fruens plantation was protected in 1940 and is owned by Næstved Municipality.

The forest at Fruens plantation is the last untouched part of Denmark's largest hill and is a beautiful green area close ...

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Rønnebæk Fælled
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Rønnebæk Fælled

Rønnebæk Fælled is a large local recreational green area close to Rønnebæksholm and only a short distance to Næstved Centrum. The area is dominated by Åsen, which in some places rises 40 metres above ...

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Rådmandshaven
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Rådmandshaven

Rådmandshaven is a natural area behind the buildings of Næstved municipality. The area runs along Susåen and up to Herlufsholm boarding school, which is the owner of Rådmandshaven. The southern part o...

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Herlufsholm Forest
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Herlufsholm Forest

Right next to Næstved Centrum you will find Herlufsholmskoven. 

The forest is protected as an “untouched” forest, which means that the forest is allowed to develop organically and that felled trees m...

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