This coastal Danish city was a medieval royal residence with a restored 13th-century castle. Its strategic location made it the site of Denmark's first constitution in 1282.
Located on Funen island's eastern coast, Nyborg welcomes visitors with its imposing 12th-century castle where you can climb medieval towers and walk through halls where Danish kings once ruled. Walk along the preserved city walls, watch summer performances at Denmark's oldest open-air theater, or cycle along the Great Belt coast with views of one of Europe's longest suspension bridges.
Getting to Nyborg
Nyborg lies 130 kilometers west of Copenhagen and 34 kilometers east of Odense. Regular trains stop at Nyborg station on the Copenhagen-Jutland line. You can drive to the town via the Great Belt Bridge, which connects to Korsør and makes Nyborg a central point between Zealand and Funen.
Old Town and Market Square
The Torvet market square dates from 1540, when King Christian III cleared houses to create space for royal tournaments. Today, you can admire cross-timbered buildings from the 16th to 19th centuries around the square. Visit the Borgmestergården museum, set in a Renaissance merchant's house, to see exhibits of furniture, tools, and artifacts showing how Nyborg residents lived during medieval times.
Exploring Nyborg Castle and Fortifications
Walk through the 12th-century Nyborg Castle's Great Hall, where medieval Danish parliaments met and signed the country's first constitution. The castle maintains its original moat with a medieval water flow system. In summer, you can attend classical concerts in the Great Hall. The ramparts running through the city center follow the same defensive lines that protected the medieval town, with walking paths along the top.
Summer Cultural Events
From June through August, the Nyborg Voldspil stages musicals and plays on the castle ramparts, with beech trees forming a natural backdrop. Every Tuesday evening in July and August at 9 PM, watch the Tattoo ceremony where participants in green uniforms and traditional caps march through the town streets, commemorating the Schleswig wars of 1848 and 1864.
Cycling and Coastal Activities
Join Funen's network of bike paths directly from Nyborg, including routes that connect to international cycling networks. The 40-kilometer coastline has marked trails where you can hike or fish. Several paths lead to viewpoints overlooking the Great Belt, particularly impressive at sunrise when you can see the bridge spanning the strait.
