Maribo

Maribo is a town in Lolland Municipality in Region Sjælland on the island of Lolland in south Denmark. It was the municipal seat of the former Maribo Municipality, until 1 January 2007, and then it became the seat of the current Lolland Municipality.

The merchant town of Maribo is located centrally on Lolland. Its population is 5,786 (1 January 2025).BY3: Population 1. January by rural and urban areas, area and population density
The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark It has, among other facilities, a gymnasium (Secondary school), a public international school, an open-air museum and a cultural heritage museum.

A brewery, " Maribo Bryghus" used to be located in the town, but it was closed down in 2008 by its owner, Unibrew. Beer labeled "Maribo Øl" is still available, but it is brewed elsewhere.

Surroundings

Maribo is surrounded by ''Nørresø'' ("The Northern Lake" or "Northern Maribo Lake") to the north and ''Søndersø'' ("The Southern Lake" or "Southern Maribo Lake") to the south. ''Søndersø'' is, with an area of 852 hectare, the largest lake on Lolland. There are more islands in ''Søndersø'' than in any other lake in Denmark. These include the islands of Fruerø, Hestø, Præstø, Borgø, Lindø, Askø and Worsaaes. This is part of the Maribo Lakes Nature Park, which spans the towns of Maribo, Holeby, Sakskøbing