Microbreweries and Wineries on South Zealand & Møn
The Danish microbreweries have become an established part of the country's landscape, spreading steadily across all regions — including South Zealand & Møn. While encountering vineyards and wineries in Denmark’s countryside might come as a surprise to many, South Zealand hosts two commercial wineries where visitors can enjoy guided tours and purchase these treasured beverages. Additionally, the small island of Nyord, north of Møn, offers locally crafted, sustainable gin, ideal for discerning palates.
Microbreweries on South Zealand & Møn: For those who have developed a fondness for craft brews, combining your visit to South Zealand & Møn with tours of local microbreweries is highly recommended. Begin at Gavnø Castle Brewery in Næstved, Denmark's sole castle brewery. Set within enchanting 19th-century farm buildings, the brewery provides tastings alongside insights into its history, brewing methods, and the broader beer tradition.
In Næstved, you can explore Kongebryg microbrewery, located in a former ammunition bunker. More than just a brewery, Kongebryg (or King's Brew) doubles as one of the town's lively venues, where beers are enjoyed amid the sounds of hard rock. Another local favorite is Næstved Bryghus, which occasionally hosts open house events and private group tours (check their website for details).
From Næstved, journey to Stege to visit Byghuset Møn, where beers crafted from local ingredients are produced. Similarly, Mjødgård Mead Farm in Stevns offers visitors the chance to witness traditional mead-making and sample this golden delight, made exclusively from raw materials sourced in the Stevns area. Regular open house days take place during summer, along with private mead tastings at unique Stevns locations.
Wineries on South Zealand & Møn: Wine is usually linked with warmer climates, but Danish vineyards have grown in recent years despite the northern weather. Near Karrebæksminde, South Zealand’s Vesterhavegaarden Vingård produces organic wines and features a farm shop along with tours that include wine tastings accompanied by tapas. In Kalvehave, the Danish-French winery Kristianshøj crafts a variety of red, white, and dessert wines, offering tours and tastings for visitors. Near Haslev, Tuemosegård stands out by producing its own red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, as well as mead and honey. The farm shop is open for visits during summer afternoons, with tours available.
Exceptional Spirits: On Western Møn, Isle of Møn Gin crafts sustainable gin using only local berries, herbs, flowers, and roots from Møn and Nyord, ensuring no imported ingredients. Noorbohandelen, with its shop at Copenhagen’s Torvehallerne market and on Nyord island, is known for importing and bottling some of the world’s finest spirits, as well as producing its own liqueurs and bitters. Notably, it is the first Danish establishment to offer spirits for purchase in bulk. Beyond alcohol, the shop also carries local specialties and arts and crafts from Møn and Nyord.
In Præstø, Radius Distillery, Denmark’s sole estate distillery, operates from a picturesque manor house. Here, visitors can observe handcrafted production of award-winning gin, whisky, and apple brandy. The distillery is a sensory experience, brimming with evolving aromas, inventive flavor combinations, and the gentle sounds of copper stills at work.
Wine Festivals in South Zealand
Each year, Næstved hosts a wine festival in the town square, where local wine merchants and producers showcase their selections, welcoming all to explore a world of wine. Likewise, Præstø holds its own annual wine festival at Café Mocca, bringing together local winemakers presenting their grapes, alongside importers offering excellent wines from abroad.
There’s plenty to discover across South Zealand and Møn. Explore more and get inspired below.