Nakskov

Nakskov
Town
Nakskov town centre
Seal Coat of arms
Nakskov Location on Lolland Nakskov Nakskov (Denmark Region Zealand) Nakskov Nakskov (Denmark)
Coordinates: 54°50′00″N 11°09′00″E
Country	Denmark
Region	Zealand (Sjælland)
Municipality	Lolland
Area
• Urban	8.71 km2 (3.36 sq mi)
Population  (2026)
• Urban	11,969
• Urban density	1,370/km2 (3,560/sq mi)
• Gender	5,837 males and 6,132 females
Demonym	Nakskovit
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Nakskov is a market town on the island of Lolland in south Denmark. The town has a population of 11,969 (1 January 2026) and is the largest town on the island of Lolland. It is located in Lolland municipality in Region Sjælland.

Nakskov is situated on the western coast of the island of Lolland, one of the agriculturally richest of the Danish islands. It lies adjacent to the inner part of the Nakskov Fjord, an inlet from the Langeland Belt (Langelandsbælt) that runs between the islands of Lolland and Langeland. Nakskov Fjord is a wildlife reserve, known for its bird life. Nakskov is one of the most environmentally conscious and cleanest towns of Denmark. Technological and environmental enterprises have replaced the earlier heavy industries, and in recent years, local government has restored the town.