KLAP - Theatre for Young Audiences in Næstved

Meet this years' host town: Municipality of Næstved

KLAP - Theatre for Young Audiences has previously visited Næstved twice—in 1991 and 2008, respectively.

Næstved Municipality is Denmark’s 15th largest municipality, with more than 85,000 inhabitants. Covering 681 km², it is the largest municipality on the island of Zealand in terms of land area. Næstved is the main town and serves as a central hub for commerce, education, and culture in South Zealand. 

The municipality encompasses larger urban areas, villages, and extensive natural landscapes, including coastline, forests, and the Suså River—Denmark’s fifth-largest river. Næstved Municipality enjoys good transport links to the rest of Zealand. There are four train stops: Glumsø, Næstved Nord, Holme Olstrup, and Næstved Station. 

From Næstved Station, the train journey to Copenhagen Central Station takes 42 minutes, and the trip to Nykøbing Falster takes 30 minutes.

The municipality is experiencing growth in its population and serves as a regional hub for business and tourism.