Maribo

Maribo is the seat of Lolland Municipality. It is a borough and one of the few in Denmark not on the coast.
Maribo dates back from the 15th century. At that time a small village called Skimminge existed here, there is still a street of that name. A convent dedicated to Virgin Mary was established here and the name was changed to Maribo, meaning Mary's home, also Maribo Cathedral was built. The town developed around the convent for the next 100 years or so, but after the reformation the convent was shut down and the town did not see much development for centuries, despite being the seat of Maribo County and of Maribo Diocese. From the middle of the 19th century, an industrial development slowly took off.

• Maribo Turistbureau

  phone: +45 5478 0496
  address: Det Gamle Rådhus, Torvet

Maribo is a traffic junction on Lolland.

By plane

The nearest airport is in Copenhagen 150km away.

By train

The local train, Lollandsbanen , running between Nakskov and Nykøbing Falster passes through here. The travel time from either of the two places is around 25 minutes.
Coming from Copenhagen, you will have to change trains in Nykøbing Falster, the total travel time is around 2 hours. Coming from Rødby, you would also have to travel to Nykøbing Falster and change for Lollandsbanen there, so a local bus is a much faster option.

By bus

Maribo is a local bus hub with buses from/to most other places on Lolland. This includes Rødby Færgehavn (bus 23 or 24, 23 minutes), Sakskøbing(bus 800, 16 minutes), Nykøbing Falster (bus 800, 37 minutes), Bandholm (bus 20, 14 minutes), Knuthenborg (bus 20, 10 minutes), Kragenæs (bus 20, 35 minutes), Nakskov (bus 14 or 800, 35 minutes). From/to Nysted you will have to change buses at Toreby.

By car

Motorway E47 passes just north of Maribo connecting it to Rødby 20km southwest and in the other direction to Falster, Vordingborg (50km) and Copenhagen (140km). Nakskov is 25km west.

Maribo is small enough to walk around. There are a few infrequent local buses. There are two local taxis reachable at +45 5478 1200 and +45 5478 0500, respectively. It is possible to rent bikes from Maribo Turistbureau.

• Bangs Have

  address: Bangshavevej
  Park established in the 19th century and since used for promenades and entertainment. Crisscossed by walking paths including a nice walk to the cathedral and convent ruins. Hylddalen, Maribo Open Air Museum and the local camping site are all within this park.

• Bagtorvet AreaIn this area south of Torvegade and Torvet you will find the old part of town with buildings from the 17th and 18th century. The oldest one is Kapellangården in Kappelanstræde from 1756, but also Brødregade and Søndergade are worth a visit.

• Convent Ruin

  address: Klostergade 35
  There are only ruins left from the catholic convent, which was so central in the early days of Maribo history. It was established in the 15th century with both a monk and a nun part. The convent did not survive the reformation and the last monk left in mid 16th century. The convent continued for 75 years as a secular monastery.

• Former City Hall

  address: Torvet
  Built in 1856 and working as city hall until the merger of Maribo Municipality into Lolland Municipality. The building now houses the local archives of Maribo.

• Maribo Cathedral

• Maribo Open Air Museum

  phone: +45 5484 4400
  address: Meinckes Vej 5

• Stifts Museum

  phone: +45 5484 4400
  address: Banegårdspladsen 5

• Sønder LakeAlso possible to rent a boat and fishing gear.

• Golfklubben Maribo Sø

  phone: +45 5478 2655
  address: Refshale Byvej 22, Refshalegården

• Hylddalen

  address: Bangs Have, Bangshavevej 23
  Open air theater and music venue.

• Maribowl - AktivitetsCenter

  phone: +45 5475 8500
  address: V. Kolbyesvej 17
  Offers bowling and mini golf.

• Maribo-Bandholm Museum Train

• NørregadeTeatret

  phone: +45 5475 5010
  address: Nørregade 10

• Lollandscenteret

  address: Hjulsporet 27
  Shopping mall.

• Madam Tina

  phone: +45 5474 6182
  address: Vestergade 18
  Handicrafts and gift shop.

• Cafe Maribo

  phone: +45 5478 3976
  address: Vestergade 6A
  Serves traditional Danish food.

• Café Xanthos

  phone: +45 5475 7778
  address: Østergade 33

• Milano Café

  address: Vestergade 13
  Italian cuisine, primarily pizzas, pastas and burgers.

• Restaurant China House

  phone: +45 5478 1366
  address: Vestergade 4

• Restaurant Lysemose

  phone: +45 5478 0214
  address: Vestre Landevej 16

• Bangsclose to the lake and the woods.

• Rådhuspubben

  phone: +45 5478 0287
  address: Jernbanegade 20
  A small pub located close to the railway station. Very local clientele, and maybe not the best place to go as a foreigner.

• Zanne's Café

  address: Østergade 35

• Diskotek Mona

  address: Torvet 17
  The only disco in town. Has a separate section, Mona+, playing old Danish music the first Saturday evening every month. Also features a sports pub.

• Munkstuen

  address: Kaj Munks Gade 2
  A very cozy pub with more of a classical inn theme combined with some pub sports. Local clientele and some of Maribo's young people. Serves the major brands of beer.

• Danhostel Maribo

  phone: +45 5478 3314
  address: Sdr. Boulevard 82B
  In nice surroundings next to Bangs Have and Sønder Lake. Offers 98 beds in two floors. Guest kitchen, billiards, table-tennis, bob, foosball and children's playroom available. Open 1 Feb-19 Dec. The reception is open 8AM-10AM and 4PM-6PM.

• Ebsens Hotel

  phone: +45 5478 1044
  address: Vestergade 32
  Classical hotel with 18 rooms and one larger family room with kitchenette. Restaurant serving well prepared traditional food.

• Hotel Lolland

  phone: +45 5537 7212
  address: Vestre Landevej 110, Nørreballe
  Small hotel with 12 double rooms.

• Hotel Maribo Søpark

  phone: +45 5478 1011
  address: Vestergade 29
  Hotel with a view of Sønder Lake. Offers 107 rooms, most of which have a balcony. Restaurant and wellness available.

• Maribo Sø Camping

  phone: +45 5478 0071
  address: Bangshavevej 25
  Camp site in Bangs Have and next to Sønder Lake. Television room, childrens' playground, camping shop, kitchen and bathing facilities. Open 26 Mar–24 Oct.

There are to local newspapers based in Maribo

• Lolland-Falsters Folketidende

  phone: +45 5488 0860
  address: Banegårdspladsen

• Lollands-Posten

  phone: +45 5488 0844
  address: Banegårdspladsen 2A

• Post Office

  address: Banegårdspladsen 2

• Knuthenborg Safaripark