Like every year, the European Street Market is in town ! There you can find Dutch tulipes, British fudge, French fashion, Italian cheese, Belgian waffles… you name it ! The European Street Market gathers stalls from all around Europe, offering a large selection of cheeses, delicatessens, pesto, sweets, crafts and street food. They tour around…
An F-16 in Nykøbing’s sky for Sankt Hans
While Sankt Hans Sunday (St- John’s Eve) is celebrated in Denmark with bonfires and songs, it will again be possible to see the F-16 fighter plane painted with the colours of the Danish flag (Dannebrog), over parts of the country ! The aircraft will take off from the Fighter Wing Skrydstrup on Sunday 23th of…
Outstanding medieval find at Torvet
In order to modernize the center of the town, the main square (Torvet) is currently under renovation. But with the diggings came something absolutely outstanding : a golden ring from the Middle Ages ! The discovery has been made by Martin B. Nielsen, in connection with the Museum Lolland-Falster. The ring carries a figure of…
Colourful Make Over for the Latin Quarter
Nykøbing Falster just got a new Instagrammable place ! You’ll find this very colourful street art at Store Kirkestræde, right close to the Abbey Church. The project, called Latinerkvarterets Street Art Projekt (“The Latin Quarter Street Art Project”) was made in collaboration with the commune, the cultural center Multicenter Syd, and several painting shops (Nykøbing…
Carved in Stone
Along your nice stroll in Nykøbing’s pedestrian street Østergågade in the center, you’ll stumble upon some very impressive stone heads on the right side of the theater (Ostergågade 2). These massive art pieces have been carved in granite by Thomas Kadziola, and artist and sculptor born in 1962. They were actually made – but in…
Queen in Nykøbing !
With the Queen mania going on at the moment after the release of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie, I couldn’t not tell you about this time when a fantastic tribute band gave an amazing concert in Nykøbing. It was in the summer 2014, during the yearly town festival (festuge), by the band Queen Machine, one of…
Thea – Tea, Coffee, and Much More
If you want to purchase some Danish souvenirs to your gourmets friends or family, or just bring home a little piece of Nykøbing, the shop Thea is THE place to go. This amazing boutique is located in the center, at Frisegade 4. Thea is actually the little sister of Marius, the tobacco and alcool shop,…
Every Month at Dronningensgade 23
Right in the center of the town, very close to the main square Torvet, you’ll find a porch with magnificent fresques in Art Déco style. Located at Dronningensgade 23, this wonderful piece of art has been made around 1925 by the painter Karl Petersen, who lived there. A must see ! And thanks to Birgitte…
Monkey Business with Kay Bojesen
If you go to Løveapoteket (The Lion Pharmacy) at Langgade 5, in the center of Nykøbing, you can’t miss the cheeky wooden monkey hanging in the middle of the shop. This is the work of an iconic Danish designer called Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). His philosopy was “great design is something that everyone is entitled to”….
Falster’s Golden Nature
Spring, summer or fall… Leaves, flowers and lichens always shine when they display gorgeous golden shades. I took most of these photos at Strandboulevarden and Svanedammen.
Flyer Tiger – Cheap, Cute and Creative
The shop is located in the heart of the town, in the main pedestrian street, at Jernbanegade 6B. According to what they say on their website, Flying Tiger Copenhagen claims they have what you need (pencils, handcream, batteries, napkins…), what you dream of (design lamp, embroidered cushion, tea pot…) and things you didn’t know existed….
Czarens Hus – The Tsar House
Named after the Russian Tsar Peter the Great who visited Nykøbing Falster in July 1716, The Tsar’s House is the towns’s landmark. The half-timbered house was built in the 1690′. Some archaeological researches suggested the place was already used in the 1200 to house merchants and servants. The first known owner was Ivar Rosenfeldt, who…
Green in Nykøbing
… and some nice plants at/from the florists Ellas Minde and La France.
A Dogs Life – Four Chihuahuas in Nykøbing
I have the chance to share my life with 4 dogs, 4 chihuahuas. I know what you think : Mexican dogs in Denmark ? Don’t worry, in fall and wintertime they wear very warm coats ! Blueberry, Yokko, Diva and Zara love to walk, whatever the season (but not when it’s raining !). Among our…
The Conker Tree at Klosterkirken
In front of Klosterkirken (The Abbey Church), you can’t miss the magnificent conker tree (or horse-chestnut tree, Aesculus hippocastanum). Every time I admire it, I wonder how many marriage proposals took place under this tree… You can see the tree through the seasons, from spring to winter. (Click to see the galleries). I don’t know…
Svanedammen – The Swan Pond
If you want to go a bit away from the center of the town and enjoy a little you should definitely go to Svanedammen. You’ll understand right away why its name means “The Swan Pond” ! In a little pond, surrounded by nature and beautiful birch trees and willows, you can walk, or just sit…
Søstrene Grene – Cosy Danish Design and Hobby Supplies
Last year, the 15th of June (2018) a Søstrene Grene shop opened in Nykøbing Falster, at Jernbanegade 23. If you’re not familiar with the concept, let me tell you a story. Everything started in the town of Århus in 1973 when Knud Cresten Vaupell Olsen and his wife Inger Grene open a little shop, that…
Museum Obscurum – A Dark Cryptid Collection
A secret door, a hidden room… During renovation in 2017, the little Museum of Nykøbing Falster discovered in the building a hidden room, filled with old crates and various notes and drawings. It turned out to be the legacy of the former owner of the old house, Cornelius S. C. Rödder. Be sure to read…
Facettes Jewellery – Handmade in Nykøbing
Since I live in Nykøbing and craft special items for people from the town, I thought I could talk about my little shop, Facettes Jewellery. For few years, I’ve been making handmade jewellery, with premium materials, only from Europe. My favourite materials are rose gold, silver, and handmade glass beads from Murano (Venezia, Italy) that…
By Emma – Colourful Fashion by a Glowing Shop Owner
Emma Horskjær has 5 babies. Her 4 children, and her shop, which also bears her name. “When I opened my little boutique 10 years ago, I had no idea I would end up in a bigger shop in the main pedestrian street”, she says. Emma is 42 years old, from Belgian and Spanish descent. In…
Bjørnebrønden – The Bear Well
Bjørnebrønden (“The Bear Well”) is a very nice fountain in the heart of Nykøbing, at the main square, Torvet. It is made of granite from the Danish island of Bornholm, by Mogens Bøgghild (1901-1987). The Bear has been donated by the wholesaler E. Jeppensen in 1939 to celebrate Nykøbing Falster’s 400th anniversary as a market…
Østre Kirkegård – The Cemetery and its Stunning Almond Trees
Today I discovered a new place, and I wonder why I didn’t know it yet. OK, I know, that’s because that’s not right in the center of the town (where I live). But it’s not that far ! You just need to turn your back to the center, cross the bridge and reach the sugar…
Den Gamle Købmandshandel – The Old Grocer’s Shop
Originally opened in the early 1900′, Den Gamle Købmanshandel (The Old Shop) at Færgestræde 1A is a must see in Nykøbing Falster. It is located right in the heart of the town. It is part of the Lolland-Falster Museum, in the same building as Czarens Hus (The Tzar’s House). At the beginning, the customers could…
The Most Beautiful House of the Neighbourhood is For Sale !
Every time I walk by Kongensgade, (a street leading to Torvet, the main square) I look at all the gorgeous houses there. There is this one in particular, covered by red vine leaves in the fall. This amazing property is from 1927, and has a surface of 230 m2. If you want to buy it,…
Svanemor – The Mother Svan
At Dronningensgade 27A, there is this wonderful painting called Svanemor (“The Swan Mother”) by Henry Heerup, made in 1990. Everytime I walk by, I have to stop to admire it. I love the simplicity and the naive style. This motif with a swan mother, two chicks and an egg has been used many times by…
Easter is Coming !
April 7, it’st 20 degrees in Nykøbing. But it’s not summer yet ! It’s actually Easter soon, as you can see in the shops’ windows. Rabbits, chicks, geese and eggs are all over the place…
Tags or Street Art ?
In the center, behind the Job Center, there is what we call Aftenskolen, “The Evening School”. It is the place where people can go after work (or school) to learn various hobbies. There is also a Music School. And at the back of the parking, on you see some colourful tags. Or are they street…
Few Words About Nykøbing Falster
Geography Nykøbing Falster (originally named Nykøbing) is a city in Southern Denmark. It is the seat of the commune of Guldborgsund (Guldborg Strait) and it belongs to the region called Sjælland (Zealand). The town lies on the island of Falster, which is connected by the Frederick IX Bridge (295 m long), over Guldborgsund. The commune includes the…
Purple Spring in Nykøbing
Last Autumn (2018) has been absolutely fantastic in terms of colours. This 2019 Spring, I was amazed by the very numerous vibrant flowers at Strandboulevarden, along the Guldborgsund strait ! The most vibrant ones are various cultivars of Aubrieta. It’s easy to see why the genus got its name from Claude Aubriet, a French flowers…
All aboard !
Nykøbing Falster lies on the island of Falster, connected by the 295-meter-long Frederick IX Bridge over the Guldborgsund (Guldborg Strait) waterway to the island of Lolland. No wonder why the seal of Nykøbing Falster is a ship ! You can find it in different places in the town, especially on the ground. At Klosterkirken, the…
A Stroll at Strandboulevarden
If you want to walk around 4 to 5 km, from the center of Nykøbing, you should really stroll along Guldborgsund Strait, on Strandboulevarden (“Beach Boulevard”). You can start from Slotsbryggen (The Castle’s Dock), close to the cinema Nordisk Film Biografer, and take your time enjoying nature, all the way up to the outskirts of…
Slotsbryggen – The Castle’s Dock
If you like modern architecture, you will probably enjoy a stroll at Slotsbryggen (“The Castle’s Dock”). It is located along a small harbour, in place of the old castle. In front of the cinema (Nordisk Film Biografer), you can see what’s left of it. In my opinion, Slotsbryggen could have been much cosier and lacks…
A Dinner at Dhaba
With some friends visiting from France, we decided to go to this Indian restaurant called Dhaba. It is located closed to the modern harbour and the cinema, at Slotsgade 36. The menu offers a lot of various dishes, including vegetarian ones.You can order à la carte or chose the buffet menu. With the buffet you…
Falsters Minder – Memories Of Falster
In the same building as Czarens Hus (The Tsar’s House) and Den Gamle Købmandshandel (The Old Grocer’s Shop) lies the little museum of Nykøbing, at Færgestræde 1A. Here are some pictures of their main exhibit that lasted several years, about all the memories of the town and the island of Falster : remains from old…
Flamboyant Autumn
October 2018 has been incredibly long and warm. The result was flamboyant, vibrant colourful leaves and berries. These photos has been taken at Strandboulevarden along Guldborgsund strait, and also at Svanedammen, a little park not far from the center of the town.
Animals in Nykøbing Falster’s Architecture
Lions, bears, horses, bulls and various birds… Nykøbing is a real jungle! Are you ready for a little photo safari, right in the center of the town ? We start with “The Mother Swan”, Svanemor (Dronningensgade 27A). You want to see more birds ? Just go to the direction of Torvet, then on your left…
Vandtårnet – The Water Tower
Vandtårnet, the yellow water tower, was built in 1908. It is 43 meters high, there are 7 floors and 147 steps, and the viewing platform is at 32 meters altitude, offering the best view of Nykøbing Falster. At the time of its construction, it was Denmark’s first iron concrete building of that size ! It…
