Culture and tradition
The Maribo Lakes nature park has an interesting cultural history dating far back in time. There are remnants of Old Stone Age settlements by the lakes. Bronze Age burial mounds are widespread in the area, and traces of medieval fortifications can be seen in several locations, but mainly on the island Borgø.
Maribo tells the story of Queen Margrethe I and the establishment of a monastery at the present Cathedral. The large manors of Engestofte and Søholt are also close-by.
Reminders of our most recent history have been preserved in the landscape. The manors of Søholt and Engestofte together with the Danish Nature Agency have established the preservation of 350 ha of forest to remain untouched. Local landowners, together with national and municipal authorities also cooperate in conserving the former grazing meadows by the lakes. These meadows have both cultural and natural significance.
Maribo tells the story of Queen Margrethe I and the establishment of a monastery at the present Cathedral. The large manors of Engestofte and Søholt are also close-by.
Reminders of our most recent history have been preserved in the landscape. The manors of Søholt and Engestofte together with the Danish Nature Agency have established the preservation of 350 ha of forest to remain untouched. Local landowners, together with national and municipal authorities also cooperate in conserving the former grazing meadows by the lakes. These meadows have both cultural and natural significance.
