Lolland facts for kids

Map showing where Lolland is located.

Lolland is a cool island in Denmark, and it's the fourth biggest one! Imagine a place where about 63,000 people live, which is like a medium-sized town. This island is pretty big, covering an area of 1,243 square kilometers. That's a lot of space to explore!

Lolland is located way down south in Denmark, almost touching Germany. It sits right in the Baltic Sea, which is a large sea in Northern Europe. Being an island, it's surrounded by water, making it a unique place to live and visit.

Exploring Lolland's Geography

Lolland is known for its mostly flat land. This makes it great for farming, and you'll see lots of fields, especially sugar beet fields. The island's coastline has many small bays and inlets, perfect for enjoying the sea.

How People Live on Lolland

Life on Lolland is often peaceful and connected to nature. Many people work in farming or in industries related to agriculture. The island has several towns, with the largest being Nakskov and Maribo. These towns are centers for shopping, schools, and local events.

Fun Things to Do on Lolland

Even though it's a quiet island, there are interesting places to visit. For example, the Middelaldercentret (Middle Ages Centre) is a cool open-air museum where you can experience life as it was in the Middle Ages. They even have working trebuchets, which are huge machines used to throw things a long time ago! It's like stepping back in time.

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  A Trebuchet ready for firing at Middelaldercentret.