Get active on the island of Møn, Denmark

Møn is a small idyllic island situated just a few hours drive south of Copenhagen and provides some of the most striking landscape in Denmark.

Towering white chalk cliffs, wild sandy beaches, rolling countryside, medieval frescoes and a wonderfully slow pace of life mean that it just as popular with Danes as it is with tourists.

Connected by bridge to southern Zealand, Møn provides a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the capital and the chance to immerse yourself in the dramatic and bucolic scenery.

Møn's most popular attraction are the 5,000-year-old white chalk cliffs rising out of the turquoise Baltic sea at Møns Klint on the eastern side of the island.

Standing at 128 metres and stretching for 6 kilometres the cliff-tops are lined with lush forest and support a unique set of natural habitats providing a home to peregrine falcons.

These cliffs change with the seasons and it is not uncommon to see the remnants of a landslide if there has been particularly wet weather.

You can hike along the tops of the cliffs or explore the beaches below, accessed by a set of steep wooden stairs.

Alternatively hit the water and catch the best view from one of the many boat trips and kayak tours which depart from the nearby village of Klintholm Havn.

Close by is the excellent new GeoCenter which offers a great opportunity to trace the origins of Denmark and the formation of the cliffs.

Situated near Møns Kilnt, lies the fascinating Liselund Park, a romantic summer residence built by Antoine de la Calmette in the 1790s as a tribute to his wife.

Liselund features an original thatched castle, a Swiss cottage, a Chinese tea house and a Norwegian log cabin.

Klintholm Havn is a charming one-road village with a handful of restaurants, working harbour and a lovely sandy beach.

It is also home to the fantastic Klintholm Røgeri, a working smokery, where you can buy fresh smoked, pickled and fried fish at a very reasonable price.

To the north of the island connected by a narrow bridge lies the separate island of Nyord which has only been part of Møn since 1980.

The sole village, Nyord, is a charming hamlet of original 19th-century cottages and farm houses.

Much of Nyord is given over to marshland and offers excellent bird watching at one of the many viewing towers.

Stege is the largest town and commercial centre of Møn situated in the middle of the island.

The town is perfect to stock up on any supplies or to visit one of the many fine restaurants and cafes and browse in the many arts and crafts shops.

One must is to sample a beer or two at the Stege Brewery where you can sit on the veranda and sip a cold beer brewed just metres away.

Møn is best explored by car and is easily accessed from Copenhagen with the best time to go in the summer months.

For more information see the Mon official visitors website or the Denmark tourist board website.

Matthew Davis