Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights & Activities
Nexø Museum
MUSEUM
(Havnen 2; adult/child Dkr30/10; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, to 1pm Sat Jul & Aug, shorter hrs rest of yr)
In a handsome 1796 sandstone building opposite the waterfront, the modest yet endearing
Nexø Museum features intriguing exhibits on Nexø's history, including photos of Nexø be-
fore the bombs of WWII and wartime artefacts such as Nazi and Russian military helmets.
Other curiosities include cannons, vintage toiletries and an old-school 150kg diving suit.
Martin Andersen Nexø's House
MUSEUM
(cnr Andersen Nexøvej & Ferskeøstræde; adult/child incl Dkr30/10;
10am-4pm Mon-Fri mid-
May-mid-Oct, also 10am-2pm Sat Jul & Aug)
Snoop around the childhood home of the author of
Pelle the Conqueror
(the topic that in-
spired the 1988 Oscar-winning film). The house is in the southern part of town and dis-
plays photos of the author, along with some of his letters and other memorabilia.
Balka
BEACH
Although Nexø's central waterfront is industrial, 2km south of town you'll find a popular
seaside area called Balka with a gently curving, white-sand beach.
Sleeping
Because the beaches on the outskirts are much more appealing, few people stay in Nexø
proper.
Hotel Balka Søbad
HOTEL
( 56 49 22 25;
www.hotel-balkasoebad.dk
; Vester Strandvej 25; s incl breakfast Dkr850, d incl break-
fast Dkr1050-1300; May-Sep; )
Boasting its own bathing beach, this hotel has 106 commodious rooms in two-storey build-
ings. Rooms might recall the late '70s, but they're pleasant and clean, and have at least
two twin beds, a sofa bed, balcony and kitchenette; some even have a second bedroom. Fa-
cilities include a tennis court, swimming pool, bar and restaurant.
