Nyborg
Discover Nyborg
At the end of The Great Belt Bridge lays the historic, medieval city of Nyborg. Once, it was the capital of Denmark. Today, it’s a modern city connecting the eastern and western parts of Denmark.
Nyborg is the meeting point of Denmark. A vibrant city buzzing with spirited volunteers and associations en masse. Located centrally in Denmark, it’s historically been where the west and east of Denmark meet.
Nyborg Castle is located in the heart of the city. In medieval times, it was the king’s residence. Today, Nyborg Castle is a museum with beautiful ramparts and moats, encompassing the centre of the old town.
Guests and tourists meet in Nyborg during the summer to watch the Nyborg Voldspil; Denmark's oldest open air theatre, or to go to Danehof; a medieval market where guests from all over Europe participate. As the year draws to a close, the traditional Christmas market makes up the town centre, inviting guests from far and wide.
Biking tourists
Of the 32-thousand inhabitants in Nyborg Municipality, a large part regularly bike the wide plethora of biking trails in the area. These are the very trails that attract great amounts of biking tourists every year. From their bike saddles, they experience and take in the gorgeous location, the unique landscape and its dedicated people.
The business community of Nyborg is continually growing while simultaneously playing an active part in developing the local communities in an engaging and positive direction.
Near Nyborg
Bike Island
Funen and its surrounding islands are a cycling destination just waiting to be explored. Funen, in the centre of Denmark, excitedly invites both novice and expert bike riders to set off for adventure. On its 1200 kilometres of designated and signposted trails, the possibilities are endless. The stunning landscape alternates between flat stretches by the coast, and gently undulating roads weaving their way through idyllic villages, old market towns, and historic castles.
The Great Nature at the Great Belt Bridge
The world’s fifth longest suspension bridge is the centre of the Great Belt. Along the breath-taking coastline of Nyborg, you can go for a bike ride or take a swim in the cleanest waves from one of the many inviting, sandy beaches. Unwinding with a walk at Knudshoved will offer a stunning, panoramic view of the incredible nature and the vast Great Belt Bridge.
Nyborg Castle
In medieval times, Nyborg was the capital of Denmark and home to the king. Nyborg Castle’s old but incredibly well-kept ramparts and moats are a golden opportunity to soak up history and gain incredible first-hand insight. Until 2023, the castle will be undergoing vast renovation of create an even stronger platform for telling the fascinating story of medieval times in Denmark.
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Questions and answers
For inquiries to Nyborg regarding the Tour de France:
Lone Mørup Mikaelsen, Press Officer
lmm@nyborg.dk / (+45) 25 94 05 99
