Klintholm Havn

Fishing harbour and marina near Møns Klint. Two beaches, a marina, fishing boats and the way to the chalk cliffs

By Ingo Kroll · updated 30 October 2026 · Sources below

Klintholm Havn (Klintholm Harbour) is on the south-east coast of Møn, about 7 km by road from the GeoCenter Møns Klint and around 16.5 km from Stege (driving distance, October 2026). The place is both a fishing harbour and a large marina. There is a beach on each side of the harbour, plus restaurants and cafés with a view of the boats. You may also see the place written "Klintholm Haven" or "Klintholm Harbor"; the correct name is always Klintholm Havn, postcode 4791 Borre.

Location and map

Klintholm Havn was created in 1878 as a shipping harbour for the nearby Klintholm estate. The builder was C. S. Scavenius, and agricultural produce and chalk went out through the harbour. The fishing harbour was added in 1911 and the marina in 1990. Today the harbour belongs to Vordingborg Municipality. In 2012 a good 200 people lived in the village.

East of the harbour the land rises to a wooded nature area that leads to the chalk cliffs of Møn. The area is hilly and shaped by farming, and it is quiet.

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1: Klintholm Havn (harbour office and tourist information)
2: Klintholm Havn Strand (east of the harbour)
3: GeoCenter Møns Klint

Getting there

By car: From Stege you drive about 16.5 km, roughly 20 minutes (October 2026). How to get to the island in the first place is on the page Getting to the island of Møn. Stege itself is described on the page Stege.

By bus: In summer, line 678 connects Klintholm Havn with Stege and with Møns Klint, in 2026 until 31 October. Line 667 runs all year from Stege via Magleby to Klintholm Havn. From Stege there are buses to Vordingborg, where the nearest railway station is. You will find current departures on rejseplanen.dk.

On foot or by bike: From Klintholm Havn you can reach Møns Klint and the nature area Høvblege on foot and by bike. Cycle routes are compiled on the page Panorama bike routes.

Sights

Fishing boats moored in Klintholm Havn harbour, a woman on the jetty — Fishing boats in Klintholm Havn Photo: Frame & Work / Visit Sydsjælland & Møn

Harbour and marina

The marina is reserved for sailing and motor boats. The inner part of the fishing harbour belongs to dinghies, trolling boats and small fishing vessels. At the harbour there are: shower and toilet buildings, free WiFi, a large barbecue area in the western part of the marina, a playground in the middle of the village, bike hire, washing machine and dryer, a filling station for diesel and petrol and three slipways. Drone flights are prohibited on the harbour grounds.

If you stay with a boat or a motorhome, the third night is free. The harbour office sets the current conditions and fees.

The harbour is an active fishing harbour. In autumn and winter large catches of herring and cod come in. You can recognise fishing vessels from Klintholm by the registration "ND". The harbour also serves as a service harbour for the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm with 600 megawatts.

Boat trip to the chalk cliffs

The M/S Havhesten leaves the harbour for trips to Møns Klint. On the way the captain tells you about the nature, history and legends of the area. Departures, duration and prices are on klaphesten.dk; the address at the harbour is Klintholm Havneby 24d. What the cliffs look like from land is shown on the page Chalk cliffs of Møn.

Memorial stone for 5 May 1945

On 5 May 1945, the day of Denmark's liberation, a barge carrying 370 prisoners from the Stutthof concentration camp near Danzig reached the harbour. The camp leadership had forced the prisoners onto the barge and let it drift across the Baltic. A German tug towed it into the harbour. Local people saved 351 people, and 19 died in the following days. A memorial stone for the 50th anniversary has stood since 5 May 1995 at the place where the barge docked.

Beach and nature

Klintholm Havn lies between two of the better swimming beaches on Møn. The beach west of the harbour is suitable for families with children, because you have to wade a long way out before the water gets deep. The beach east of the harbour is about 800 m away. You can use both all year for water sports as well. More beaches on the island are on the page Beaches on Møn.

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South of the Klinteskoven lies the nature area Høvblege. Nine species of wild orchids grow there. A walk or bike ride leads from Klintholm Havn to Høvblege and on to Møns Klint; more routes are shown on the page Walking on Møn.

Angling

The coast east of the harbour as far as the lighthouse Møns Fyr is popular. Sea trout, garfish, flatfish, eel and perch are mentioned. The sea trout run in spring and autumn, and garfish arrive from early May. Waders and moderate wind help. Trolling anglers go for salmon from Klintholm, and from December to April especially many boats are out. According to Vordingborg Municipality, more trolling boats are launched here than anywhere else in Denmark.

To fish in the sea in Denmark you need a fishing licence (Lystfiskertegn). It costs 46 kr. for one day, 150 kr. for one week and 214 kr. for one year (fisketegn.dk, as of September 2026). It is compulsory for everyone between 18 and 67. More on the page Angling on the island of Møn and from the provider fisketegn.dk.

Food and drink

Around the harbour there are several restaurants and cafés with a view of the boats, a kiosk and a supermarket. Individual businesses are not listed here; you will find current times and menus from the businesses themselves. A selection for the whole island is on the page Restaurants on Møn.

Restaurant at the harbour of Klintholm Havn — Eating at the harbour of Klintholm Havn

Buying fish: At the harbour there is a fresh fish shop. East of the fishing harbour there is a smokehouse (røgeri) that sells smoked fish. Ask at the harbour office or the tourist information when both are open in the season.

Where to stay

Klintholm Havn is a holiday village: a holiday centre came into being with the marina in 1990. You can find houses with short distances to the harbour and the cliffs through the pages Holiday homes on Møn and Holiday house with sea view. Campsites on the island are described on the page Camping on Møn, and there are further options under Accommodation on Møn.

Where to stay

Where to stay in and around Klintholm Havn

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All places to stay on Møn

Practical information

You can reach the harbour office on +45 24 42 21 82 or by email at klintholm@vordingborg.dk. The Klintholm Havn tourist information is at Klintholm Havneby 24a. Ask by phone for opening times.

Coiled green rope hanging on the side of a wooden boat — Rope on board Photo: Frame & Work / Visit Sydsjælland & Møn

For a day with children, the playground in the village and the shallow beach are a good choice. You will find more ideas on the page Møn with children. When to come is covered under Weather and best time to visit.

More places

Stege: capital of the island with Mølleporten and museum
Borre: village in the east
GeoCenter Møns Klint: exhibition on the geology of the chalk cliffs
Nyord: small island with bird meadows

Sources and last update

As of 30 October 2026

FAQ

Where is Klintholm Havn?

Klintholm Havn is on the south-east coast of the island of Møn, about 16.5 km from Stege and close to Møns Klint (driving distance, October 2026). The harbour's address is Klintholm Havneby 24, 4791 Borre.

How far is Klintholm Havn from Møns Klint?

It is about 7 km by road to the GeoCenter Møns Klint, roughly 10 minutes by car (driving distance, October 2026). You can also walk or cycle the distance.

Are there showers in Klintholm Havn?

Yes. There are shower and toilet buildings at the harbour. You get the code for the shower rooms for a fee at the harbour office or from the machine (as of October 2026).

Can you swim in Klintholm Havn, and where is good for swimming?

Yes, there is a beach on both sides of the harbour. The beach west of the harbour is particularly good for families with children, because you have to wade a long way out before the water gets deep.

Can you buy fish in Klintholm Havn?

At the harbour there is a fresh fish shop and a smokehouse (røgeri) east of the fishing harbour. Ask at the harbour office or the tourist information for opening times.

Which fish can you catch in Klintholm Havn?

Sea trout, garfish, flatfish, eel and perch are mentioned. Sea trout run in spring and autumn, and garfish arrive from early May. Trolling anglers head out for salmon from December to April.

How busy is it in summer?

In summer more than 10,000 boats call at the harbour, and over 200,000 visitors come on foot or by car. Nobody can tell you the current level of occupancy in advance; expect full jetties and restaurants in the holidays.

Which is the most beautiful beach on the island of Møn?

No beach on the island can be named the "most beautiful" objectively. The two beaches to the left and right of Klintholm Havn count among the better swimming beaches on Møn. An overview of all swimming beaches with tips for families is on the page about the beaches on Møn.