South West Zealand is known for its long coastlines ideal for fishermen and windsurfers, and for swimming, of course. In the region you find cosy towns as e.g. Korsør, Skælskør and Slagelse as well as a lot of historic castles and manors.

The nature of South West Zealand is highly influenced by the sea. All along the Great Belt you can find a lot of good beaches, e.g. at Jammerland Bugt and Musholm Bugt (bays) as well as the impressive Stillinge Strand, a wide beach with dunes and fine sand. The beach also offers a view of the exceptional Great Belt Bridge which is the longest suspension bridge in Europe. Beside the good beaches the area also has large woods, especially near the town of Sorø. In the northern part of the region you find Tissø, Denmark's fourth largest lake. The lake is an important resting area for water birds and therefore a well-visited area for bird watchers.

Slagelse is the most important shopping town of South West Zealand with cosy pedestrian zones and shopping centres. The town also has one of the largest military barracks in Denmark and every Wednesday you can watch the horse guards riding through the town. South of Slagelse you find Skælskør surrounded by the beautiful Skælskør fiord where you have the opportunity to sail the fiord. But the town also has one of Denmark's most idyllic town environments with half-timbered houses and cobblestones.

In the southern part of the region you find a number of interesting castles and manors, all within short distance of each other. Start e.g. by driving to Espe Gods (estate) ca. 8 kilometres north of Skælskør. The estate offers a spectacular view of the Great Belt. From here you can go to Borreby Gods (estate) a few kilometres south of Skælskør, one of Denmark's oldest and best kept renaissance castles built in 1556. Continue ca. 16 kilometres east to Holsteinborg Slot (castle) at the village Bisserup. The castle was one of the places the world known author H. C. Andersen often visited. Another ca. 30 kilometres east from this you will find Gavnø Slot (castle) near Næstved. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful park.

Rent a holiday home on Zealand - and enjoy a holiday filled with adventure on Denmark's largest island

You can choose from more than 400 holiday homes to rent on Zealand through DanCenter Holiday Home Rentals. Find a great selection of holiday homes in North Zealand, which is one of the most sought after holiday home areas on Zealand. Select the arrival date and check out what is available for the dates you need.

Zealand is Denmark's largest island and has something to offer for every taste. In addition to housing Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, Zealand has incredibly beautiful scenery that varies between large forests, hilly landscapes and fantastic bathing beaches. In addition, the island has numerous cosy market towns with historic buildings and many castles, mansions and fortifications that can be visited.

• In Odsherred in northwestern Zealand, the focus is on the sheer diversity of scenery in this area. Here, in the west you'll find hilly landscapes
facing the Samsø Belt, fantastic sandy beaches with large, sandy dunes to the north out to Hesselø Bay, and lush fjord landscapes in the east towards Isefjord. And on top of all this, it is also where you'll find Zealand's largest moor at Havnsø at the lower end of Nekselø Bay. Search under holiday homes in Roervig, Roenaes and Veddinge bakker, which are some of the well-known holiday home areas. At DanCenter Holiday Home Rentals, we're here to help you find the perfect holiday home for your holiday.

• In Northeast Zealand, you'll find Denmark's capital, Copenhagen. This city has more sights and attractions to see than you can possibly cram into one holiday! Both north and south of Copenhagen, there are large holiday home areas situated close to good bathing beaches, in Gilleleje and Raageleje in North Zealand. So you can combine your holiday in a holiday home with a city break in Copenhagen. In Northeast Zealand, you can also visit one of the many royal castles and fortresses that were built throughout the ages by Danish kings, including Kronborg Castle in Helsingør (or Elsinore in English), the setting for Shakespeare's play, Hamlet.

• In South West Zealand, there are many nice cosy towns you can visit such as Slagelse and Skælskør. In Skælskør, you can take a lovely trip on the fjord by boat, and in the town centre, you can see some of Denmark's most idyllic, historic buildings with half-timbered houses and inner courtyards paved with cobblestones. In Slagelse, you can go shopping in the city's pleasant pedestrian streets and shopping malls. In South West Zealand, you can also enjoy visiting one of the many historic castles, country estates or fortifications that dot the countryside.

Good beaches along the coast

There are good beaches to be found all over Zealand. The most well-known of them lie out to the Kattegat in North Zealand, like those at Hornbæk, Gilleleje and Liseleje. On Zealand's west and the east coasts, where the water is more calm, most of the good beaches are to be found along the bays. These include the beaches in Køge Bugt and Faxe Bugt on the east coast, and those in Sejerø Bugt and Musholm Bugt on the west coast.

Holiday home rentals on Zealand

At DanCenter Holiday Home Rentals, we have over 60 years of experience in renting out holiday homes. Here on this page, you will find more You can choose from more than 400 holiday homes to rent on Zealand - so whether you are looking for a classic cottage, a luxury property or a holiday home with a sea view, you'll find something, whatever your taste at DanCenter.

Spend your vacation at a Danland Holiday Center on Zealand

You can also visit one of Danland's holiday centers on Zealand in Karrebaeksminde or Gilleleje. For something a little different, why not book a stay at one of Danland´s [holiday centers] (//www.danland.dk/). Here, you'll have access to a number of shared facilities that you rarely have when you rent a holiday home.