Nakskov Fjord
Location of Nakskov Fjord on the western coast of Lolland.
Location of Nakskov Fjord on the western coast of Lolland.
Nakskov Fjord
LocationLolland, Denmark
Coordinates54°50′N 11°4′E / 54.833°N 11.067°E / 54.833; 11.067
Basin countriesDenmark
Max. length12 kilometres (7.5 mi)
Max. depth8.5 metres (28 ft)
Official nameNakskov Fjord and Inner Fjord
Designated9 February 1977
Reference no.162[1]

Nakskov Fjord is an inlet in the west of the island of Lolland, Denmark. It is about 12 km (7.5 mi) long. There are about 10 small islands located in the fjord. The largest town in the area is Nakskov. The area is a designated bird sanctuary.

Geography

Naksov Fjord is situated at the western end of Lolland. Nakskov is the largest town in the area, along with the smaller towns of Langø and Tårs. The southern edge of the fjord is made by the 7.5 kilometer long curved strip of grassland called Albuen ("The Elbow") while the northern edge lies near the small town of Tårs. A ferry commutes between Tårs and Spodsbjerg. Along the fjord, just outside Nakskov, is situated the beautiful beach, Hestehovedet. The fjord is about 12 kilometers long. The depth is usually shallow, around 1–2 meters[2] but reaches a maximum of 8.5 meters at the port of Nakskov.[3]

Islands

There are around 10 islands in the fjord along with some smaller islets. The largest islands are named Enehøje, Vejlø and Slotø.[4]

Inner fjord

The inner fjord (indrefjord) is the part of the fjord that narrows and reaches Nakskov. It is located right next to the town center.[5] Along the inner fjord are walking tracks. The area is also good for fishing. Many bird species nest in the inner fjord area and are especially of interest for bird-watchers.[6]

Nature

Swans with their cygnets in Nakskov Indrefjord

Nakskov fjord is a Natura 2000 protected bird habitat since May, 1983. The total surface area of the protected habitat is 85 km2.[7] Many species of birds are found in the fjord and the inner fjord area including mute swan, crested grebe, gadwall, shoveler, pochard, tufted duck and the beautiful bearded tit. During the migration season such species as little gull and black tern can also be seen.[8] The fjord is also a protected habitat for dolphins and porpoises.[9]

Tourism

The post boat "Gaia" in the Nakskov fjord.

The area is quite popular with tourists as well as with the local population.[10]

Two post-boats Vesta and Gaia take the mail from Nakskov to the residents in thes inhabited islands. Tourists can also go with these boats and enjoy the fjord and the islands.[11]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Nakskov Fjord and Inner Fjord". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Nakskov Fjord beskrivelse". Archived from the original on 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  3. ↑ "Den danske Havnelods". Den danske Havnelods.
  4. ↑ "Nakskov Fjord | VisitLolland-Falster". www.visitlolland-falster.com.
  5. ↑ "Indrefjorden". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  6. ↑ "Fugleværnsfonden's Bird Sanctuaries". www.linander.dk.
  7. ↑ "EUNIS -Site factsheet for Nakskov Fjord og Inderfjord". eunis.eea.europa.eu.
  8. ↑ "Walking Tour: Bird life on Nakskov Inner fjord - 5 km | VisitLolland-Falster". www.visitlolland-falster.com.
  9. ↑ Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises: A World Handbook for Cetacean Habitat Conservation and Planning, p. 166, at Google Books
  10. ↑ "Lolland-Falster frontpage | Visitlolland-falster". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  11. ↑ "The Post Boat "Vesta" in Nakskov Fjord | VisitLolland-Falster". www.visitlolland-falster.com.
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