Art and sculpture in Næstved
Næstved offers a large selection of art and sculpture. Take a walk around the city and explore the art in the cityscape.

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Slattenpatten and her daughters
Discover Slattenpatten and Her Daughters, a sculpture by Bjørn Nørgaard at Axeltorv in Næstved.

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The calf
Kalven is a bronze sculpture by Gudrun Lauesen, located by Sct. Mortens Kirke in Næstved. Its location recalls the route once used to bring cattle from the surrounding area to the town square.

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Fladsåtrolden
The Fladså Troll at Munkebakken is linked to an old folk tale. According to the story, the troll wanted to bury Næstved in sand because of the bells of Sct. Peders Church.

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Næstved Street Art
Næstved Kunstby brings art into the streets with colourful murals, graffiti and street art created by Danish and international artists.

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Obelisk
Discover the Obelisk in Næstved, a historic monument commemorating an important milestone in Denmark's democratic history.

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Munkebakken (Monks Hill)
Næstved's Green Oasis in the City Center

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NU Gallery
NU Galleri at Maglemølle presents experimental contemporary art by established and emerging artists in the former industrial area by Næstved Harbour.

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The Girl at Vadestedet
Discover Pigen ved Vadestedet in Næstved, a bronze sculpture depicting a woman walking through a shallow ford.

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Violinpigen
Violinpigen stands in the heart of Næstved as an elegant bronze sculpture with calm shapes and a lively expression.

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Bronze statue of Naestveds founder Peder Bodilsen
See the Equestrian Statue of Peder Bodilsen, Denmark's smallest equestrian statue and a historic landmark in Næstved.

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Fylkings Glass
Fylkings Glas works with kiln-formed glass in both bold and subtle colours. The pieces range from playful motifs focused on joy and humour to more reflective expressions.

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Kunst & Ting
Kunst & Ting is a combination of a gallery and a vintage shop.

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The Graphics Gallery
GrafikGalleriet is part of the artist-run Grafisk Værksted Næstved. It presents original prints and exhibitions by workshop members and invited printmakers from Denmark and abroad.

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Kirsaa Sculpture & Painting
Susanne Kirså works with painting and sculpture and specialises in bronze casting. She creates bronze sculptures in different sizes and also produces commissioned works.

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Vision
The striking steel sculpture combines modern art and simple shapes in a design that stands out in the urban landscape.

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Talbrucke Tiefland
Discover Talbrucke Tiefland, where Bjørn Nørgaard combines Nordic mythology with imaginative forms in a striking sculpture.

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Stenbider
Discover Stenbider, a fountain sculpture made of stoneware with coloured glass rods and natural stones.

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Slagkilden
Visit Slagkilden, a historic spring with an inscription from 1864.

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Mindesten for faldne soldater
The memorial stone in Næstved was erected in memory of fallen soldiers from Næstved and the surrounding area.

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Cult stone
Kultsten is an artwork with an erotic expression created in Bornholm granite. The work consists of an oval form and a tapered column placed on a base.

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The freedom fighter
The Freedom Monument in Næstved was created by sculptor Arne Bang from Fensmark. The sculpture depicts a resistance fighter and commemorates the liberation.




