Nyord Landsby

Nyord Landsby is considered one of Denmark's best-preserved villages. All the farms are built in half-timbered style with whitewashed façades, and the oldest part of the village dates from before 1800. The fact that Nyord escaped major redevelopment is due to the island's unusual economy: for generations, residents lived from a combination of fishing and piloting — guiding ships safely through the narrow waters south of Zealand to Stege. From 1721, the right to pilot was tied to individual farms, which meant properties rarely changed hands and the structure remained unchanged. The redistribution of farmland did not reach Nyord until 1820, much later than on the mainland. Today Nyord Landsby stands as a living architectural monument with a village pond, low houses and the calm that characterises a community that never grew large. The island is connected to Møn by a narrow bridge.