Møn, Denmark
Chalk cliffs, Dark Sky Park and small villages in southern Zealand
The island of Møn lies in the south of Zealand, in the Danish part of the Baltic Sea, and belongs to Vordingborg Municipality in Region Sjælland. In English it is often written Mon; the Danish name Møn is pronounced roughly like "Mern". Around 8,850 people live on the island, and the largest town is Stege. It is about 120 km from Copenhagen, and 83 and 74 km from the ferry ports of Rødby and Gedser. In the east, the chalk cliffs of Møns Klint rise up to 128 m out of the Baltic. Since July 2025 they have been on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
As of 31 October 2026
On Møn right now
31 October 2026 – 20 March 2027
GeoCenter Møns Klint closed for winter
GeoCenter is closed from 31 October 2026 to 20 March 2027. The cliff and the paths in front of it stay open, and the toilets at GeoCenter are open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.
Source: moensklint.dk · As of 30 October 2026
29 March 2026 – 31 October 2026
Summer buses run until 31 October
Routes 678 (Stege–Møns Klint) and 663 (Nyord) run until 31 October 2026. Route 667 runs all year from Stege to Klintholm Havn; from the Magleby stop it is 5.5 km to the cliff.
Source: rejseplanen.dk · As of 30 October 2026
19 October 2026 – 17 February 2027
Restaurants on winter hours
Many places open only a few days a week. Præstekilde is open Thursday to Saturday until 14 December and closed from 16 December to 17 February; Fanefjord Skovpavillon is closed Monday to Wednesday.
Source: fanefjordskovpavillon.dk · As of 30 October 2026
Where Møn Denmark is: the island of Mon
Møn lies between the southern tip of Zealand and the eastern tip of Falster. To the north, the Ulvsund separates the island from Zealand; to the west, the Grønsund separates it from Falster. The island covers 217.75 km² and has 8,853 inhabitants (1 January 2026). Until 2006 Møn was a municipality in its own right; since 2007 it has belonged to Vordingborg Municipality.
Two fixed links lead onto the island. The Dronning Alexandrines Bro, a 746 m bridge from 1943, connects Kalvehave on Zealand with Koster near Stege. In the west, a causeway runs over Bogø to the E47 motorway on Farø. So you do not need a ferry for the last stretch, only for the crossing from Germany to Denmark.
Distances to Stege by road, route calculated on OpenStreetMap data (as of October 2026):
| Start | Distance to Stege | Driving time |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Central Station | around 119 km | about 1.5 hrs |
| Ferry port Rødby | around 83 km | about 65 min |
| Ferry port Gedser | around 74 km | about 70 min |
| Vordingborg | around 27 km | about 35 min |
From Stege to the GeoCenter at Møns Klint it is around 21 km.
Active on Møn
The highest point on the island is Aborrebjerg at 143 m. Møn is hilly, especially in the east: cycle route 421 through the Klinteskoven is very hilly and meant for mountain bikes, and route 423 runs through rolling terrain. Descriptions are on the pages Walking on Møn and Panorama bike routes. There are also swimming, kitesurfing and horse riding; everything is gathered in the hub Activities on Møn.
For fishing in Denmark you need a fishing licence (Lystfiskertegn) from fisketegn.dk: 46 kr. for one day, 150 kr. for one week, 214 kr. for one year (as of September 2026). It is compulsory for everyone between 18 and 67. More on Angling on Møn.
Best time to visit
The summer buses to Møns Klint and Nyord (lines 678 and 663) ran from 29 March to 31 October in 2026, with five trips a day each. Outside this period, check the timetable on rejseplanen.dk before planning to reach the cliffs without a car. For ferry and accommodation: the Rostock–Gedser ferry can be booked for the whole of 2027, Puttgarden–Rødby currently only until 31 January 2027 (as of 15 October 2026). For temperatures, rainfall and swimming weather, see the page Weather and best time to visit Møn.
Places
Nature & sights
Where to stay
Selected places to stay on Møn
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Holiday home · Klintholm HavnSandetPrices on Booking.com: Sandet
Holiday home · LiselundDanmønhus HyggePrices on Booking.com: Danmønhus Hygge
Guesthouse / B&B · Råbylille StrandBrakilde B&BPrices on Booking.com: Brakilde B&B
Selected by guest rating on Booking.com, as of 30 October 2026.
Getting there
FAQ
Where is the island of Mon (Møn) in Denmark?
Møn lies in the south of Zealand, between the southern tip of Zealand and the eastern tip of Falster. The island belongs to Vordingborg Municipality in Region Sjælland. A bridge at Kalvehave connects it to Zealand, and a causeway over Bogø links it to the E47 motorway on Farø.
Where is the Isle of Mon in Denmark, and how do you get there?
By car on one of the two ferries, Rostock–Gedser (approx. 2 hours) or Puttgarden–Rødby (45 minutes), followed by around 74 to 83 km on the road. Without a ferry, the route runs through Jutland and over the Great Belt Bridge (Storebæltsbroen), which charges a toll. Without a car, take the train to Vordingborg and then bus 660R to Stege.
How far is Møn from Copenhagen?
From Copenhagen Central Station to Stege it is around 119 km, about 1.5 hours by car (route calculated on OpenStreetMap data, as of October 2026). Add about 21 km to reach the GeoCenter at Møns Klint.
How many people live on Møn, and what is the biggest town?
Møn has 8,853 inhabitants (1 January 2026) on 217.75 km². The biggest town is Stege, with 3,811 inhabitants (2026).
Can you get to Møn without a car?
Yes, as far as Stege. The train runs to Vordingborg, where bus 660R continues to Stege. To the cliff, the summer line 678 runs from Stege via Klintholm Havn, in 2026 from 29 March to 31 October. Line 667 runs all year from Stege to Klintholm Havn, and from the Magleby stop it is 5.5 km to the cliff. Timetables are on rejseplanen.dk.
Since when has Møns Klint been a World Heritage Site?
UNESCO added Møns Klint to the World Heritage List on 13 July 2025. The chalk wall is up to 128 m high.