From the middle of the 20th century, the Great Belt ferries at the Knudshoved ferry berth ensured that the increasing car traffic could travel back and forth between Funen and Zealand. In addition, ferries also sailed from the harbor pier in Nyborg city and from DSB's railway ferry berths - which are also well preserved today. However, once the construction of the Great Belt Bridge was completed in 1999, it effectively put an end to the ferry service that had otherwise been part of Nyborg's life for 800 years. Yet, Nyborg is still known as a big traffic hub since it connects the eastern and western parts of Denmark.

A hidden nature experience beyond the ordinary

As the ferry berths at Knudshoved are no longer used for ferry crossings, the abandoned, raw concrete ferry berths have merged with the coastal nature, dominated by rose hips and sea buckthorn, which in its entirety make the area a unique and hidden place to visit, because many do not think that the area is a special place today. However, the ferry port is well-known and popular among anglers who fish at the abandoned piers and haul in fish. Fishing opportunities are good. Among the species that can be caught are sea trout, mackerel, cod, hornfish, herring and flatfish. In particular, there are good fishing spots at the southern pier, the coast around the lighthouse and the stone protection at the Great Belt Bridge.

The part of the Knudshoved peninsula, which lies south of the motorway and to the west of Lindholm, was protected in 2004. Among other things, the purpose of the protection is to secure the landscape, the natural and cultural historical values and recreational use. In addition, the aim is to regulate public traffic, establish frameworks for the operation of the areas and create opportunities for nature care and nature restoration, as well as ensure a favorable conservation status for the area's diverse nature.

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