Chalk cliffs of Stevns and Møn
From Copenhagen south to two white chalk coasts, a medieval tower and the bridges to Falster.
- Distance
- 224 km (139 mi)
- Driving
- 3 h 05 min
- Suggested days
- 3
- Stops
- 8
- Countries
- Denmark
- Updated
- July 18, 2026
At a glance: 3-day road trip of about 224 km (139 mi) with 8 stops, from Copenhagen to Nykøbing Falster. About 3 h 05 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Leave Copenhagen south on the E47/E55 to Køge, a merchant town with a well-kept medieval centre, then take the coastal roads out to the Stevns peninsula. At Stevns Klint a path runs along the cliff top, and Højerup Old Church stands right at the edge where part of it fell into the sea.
Continue south and cross the Queen Alexandrine Bridge to Møn, arriving in Stege, whose Mølleport gate is one of the few medieval town gates left in Denmark. Then drive east through farmland and beech woods to Møns Klint, where the cliffs reach 128 m; steep stairs lead down to the beach, and the GeoCenter explains the geology.
Back on the mainland, Vordingborg has the Goose Tower and the grassy ruins of a royal castle. From here the Farø bridges carry the E47 across to Falster and Nykøbing Falster, a good end point or a stepping stone to the ferry at Rødby or Gedser.
Møn is a dark-sky area, so stay a night if the sky is clear. The roads are quiet and easy, but parking at Møns Klint is paid and busy on summer weekends; spring and September are the calmest times.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Copenhagen
Denmark - 243 km
Køge
Denmark - 333 km
Stevns Klint
NatureHøjerup, DenmarkA chalk cliff on UNESCO’s list because a thin dark layer in it records the asteroid impact that ended the age of the dinosaurs. Part of Højerup Old Church fell into the sea in 1928.
- 442 km
Stege
Denmark - 5 21 km
- 651 km
Vordingborg
Denmark - 70 km
Goose Tower
HistoryVordingborg, DenmarkThe best-preserved medieval tower in Denmark, the last one standing at Valdemar the Great’s castle. Climb it for views over the sound to Falster and Møn.
- 833 km
Nykøbing Falster
Denmark
Suggested stages and overnight stops
3 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Copenhagen → Stevns Klint · 75 km · 1 h 02 minOn the way: Køge.Overnight nearby, for example: Feriebyens Camping (7 km); Faxe Ladeplads Lystbådehavn (20 km).
- Day 2: Stevns Klint → Møns Klint · 64 km · 0 h 53 minOn the way: Stege.Overnight nearby, for example: Keldborg Bed & Bath og Camp (10 km); Stege Havn Autocamperplads (17 km).
- Day 3: Møns Klint → Nykøbing Falster · 85 km · 1 h 10 minOn the way: Vordingborg, Goose Tower.Overnight nearby, for example: Toreby Sejlklubs havn (1 km); Ulslev Strand Camping (10 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
- Copenhagen: Low-emission zone. Older vehicles may be banned, and foreign vehicles often have to register before entering.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is Chalk cliffs of Stevns and Møn?
3-day road trip of about 224 km (139 mi) with 8 stops, from Copenhagen to Nykøbing Falster. About 3 h 05 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Chalk cliffs of Stevns and Møn?
We suggest 3 days: about 3 h 05 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Chalk cliffs of Stevns and Møn start and end?
It starts in Copenhagen and ends in Nykøbing Falster.
Which countries does Chalk cliffs of Stevns and Møn pass through?
Denmark.
Where can you camp along Chalk cliffs of Stevns and Møn?
OpenStreetMap lists 149 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Kastrup Lystbådehavn, Charlottenlund Fort Camping and DCU-Copenhagen Camp "Absalon".
When is the best time for Chalk cliffs of Stevns and Møn?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
