Welcome to Lolland

Everything you need

Lolland is an attractive area to settle into, whether you are moving here alone or together with your family. Our area is blessed with fantastic nature, a large labour market, a dynamic housing market, a well-functioning infrastructure, and a healthy culture of work-life balance.

In addition, we have established the country’s first public, international school in the heart of Maribo, offering a high-quality, bilingual school program for your children, free of charge.

Furthermore, we have a variety of leisure activities and clubs to choose from. These offerings are great opportunities to socialise, stay active with your family and meet new friends.

We hope that you will be an active part of our local community, learn and participate in the Danish traditions and contribute to the development of our area.

We expect an influx of new international residents in the area in the years ahead, so you will in no means be alone as an expat. Lolland Municipality is working towards creating a new international hub, where expats and Danes can meet and build strong relationships - We look forward to welcoming you!

With best regards,
Mayor Holger Schou Rasmussen

Newcomers Service

Lolland Municipality’s Newcomers Service is here to help you and your family with relocating to the area. We know that it can be difficult moving to a new country, and we want to make it easy for you and your family to settle into your everyday life here.

We offer assistance with:

• Relocating to Lolland - answering all general questions about life in Lolland
• Connect with the local community - network, social activities and events
• Support with job searching in Denmark - coaching and courses
• Family life - information on childcare and school options for kids

If you have any questions, please contact Martina and Martin from Newcomers Service.

Martina Mostad
Tel. +45 23 99 59 36
Martin Hansen
Tel. +45 21 47 73 43
Mail: newcomers@lolland.dk

Femern Agency

Femern Agency is situated just next to the building site of the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link Project. They are an agency that helps connect job seekers with companies that work on the project.

If you are interested in working on the biggest project of its kind in Danish history, contact Femern Agency in order to:

• Get advice on the employment situation at the Femern Project
• Locate job openings at the Femern Project
• Get individual advice on writing a CV and application for a job at the site
• Get help uploading a letter of interest to Femern Agency’s CV database

Femern Agency are working closely with both large and small companies on the project to help them fill positions ranging from academic/engineer roles and office/mangement positions to unskilled labor. They cooperate closely with the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment in collaboration with Guldborgsund and Lolland Municipality.

Contact information

femernagency.dk (Danish and English)
LinkedIn (Danish)
Facebook (Danish)

Tel.: +45 29 60 77 28 (Danish and English)
Mail: femernagency@lolland.dk
Location: Strandholmsvej 18, 4970 Rødbyhavn

Lolland International School

Lolland International School is Denmark's first international municipal school. It is a free program, where your children will be taught in an international environment.

If you are a part of a family with children, Lolland International School is the perfect choice for you.

Curriculum

At Lolland International School, students follow a bilingual program. We provide the best of the Cambridge International curriculum and the Danish national curriculum. Mathematics, Science and English are taught in English, whereas we teach the other subjects in Danish.

It gives the student strong linguistic skills, a global perspective and cultural sensitivity. In addition, it gives ample opportunities to continue further education in Denmark or abroad.

Global students

Students at Lolland International School also encounter other cultures, for example among their classmates, there are students from a large part of the world who continuously introduce and influence each other with their different cultures.

A student with us thus becomes a world student in a global classroom.

Integration

At the same time, the students at Lolland International School gain extensive knowledge about Danish culture, meet Danish friends, and become a part of the local community. This helps create new communities and promotes successful integration.

Our facilities

The school is centrally placed in the city of Maribo in Lolland, close to both highway and train connections. Moreover, the school lies adjacent to Maribo Gymnasium and another public school, with ample opportunities for community and cooperation.

For more information and contact info go to the school's website.

Job and career opportunities

Lolland’s job market is thriving, with opportunities in agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, and more. The Femern Belt project drives job creation across sectors like construction, logistics, and engineering, while local businesses expand to meet growing demands. Digital transformation and upskilling programs ensure a future-ready workforce, and tailored support helps newcomers integrate smoothly.

Join a network

Lolland has a growing international community, and local networks on Lolland-Falster offer you the opportunity to meet other internationals at a variety of social events. Check out Quality Lolland-Falster (womens network), the Green House (meet up place in Maribo) and International Community Lolland Falster (active facebookgroup and page).

“My move and transition to Maribo has been one of the easiest international move I’ve ever done. Having my questions answered by the Lolland International ambassadors prior to arrival, followed by being embraced by the International Community Lolland Falster once I arrived truly eased me into the community. This warm welcome set the tone and it has been smooth sailing ever since,” tells Maria an international who moved to Maribo.

International Community Lolland Falster welcomes and supports internationals and returning Danes, as they relocate, settle and integrate into life in Denmark. They offer advice pre- and post-arrival, as well as opportunities for both international and Danish residents to connect and engage through activities, events and programs throughout the year.

Find International Community Lolland Falster on Facebook or go to their website.

Family life

Denmark has an extensive social welfare system that guarantees high-quality and affordable child care, after-school programmes, and free education for all families. This makes it possible and common for both parents to work.

Childcare

In Denmark children can be enrolled in a public day care as early as 6 months, how-ever the norm is that they start around 9-12 months. Until the age of three the child can attend public or private nursery, or family day care. From the age of three to five the children attend kindergartens.

All Danish kindergartens have professionally trained staff. The pedagogical approach in Danish Kindergartens is to stimulate children´s social, linguistic and democratic skills, primarily through play and pedagogically planned activities.

Childcare is not very expensive in Denmark. Families only pay a maximum of 30% of the cost, since the Danish State subsidizes the rest.

Schools

Education in Denmark is free for all children, including internationals families living here. Public shools, known as folkeskole, are well-regarded for their focus on academic development, creativity, and fostering a strong sense of community. Children usually start school at the age of six, with compulsory education until the ninth grade.

The combination of affordable childcare and free education means that Denmark provides excellent oppurtunities for families to balance work, life, and education seamlessly.

Leisure activities

Danish society revolves around family life, where both parents enjoy spending time with their kids and take part in hobbies and leisure activities together.

Denmark is sometimes referred to as a nation of associations, and Lolland Municipality is one of the municipalities in Denmark with the most associations per resident.

Most associations are driven by volunteers with a passion for their respective activities. These include everything from gymnastics to football, badminton, music, art and other create areas. In addition there are many activities for those that love the outdoors: scouting, horse riding, sailing and mountain biking.

We are also privileged to offer opportunities for advanced sporting. For example, our kayakers are the best in the nation. The associations are very welcoming to new members and offer a great pathway for meeting others who share similar interests.

Housing

Lolland has housing options for every taste. From apartments to terraced houses, single family homes in the city, an old farm house in the countryside to a peaceful island life close to nature.

In addition, there is also a large selection of property to buy if you would like to build something new. Nature and the countryside is never far away, not even in the towns. There is easy access to the sea, beautiful beaches, sprawling forest and a scenery filled with beautiful fields over much of Lolland.

Quality housing comes with a price – but the price in Lolland is typically lower than in other parts of Denmark and compared to Copenhagen you will get much more value for money. You should never compromise with living conditions for you and your family and we encourage you to check out the possibilities in Lolland and elsewhere to find the best combination of price and quality.

Learn Danish

Would you, your partner or family member like to learn or improve your Danish?

Then check out Lolland Municipality's diverse language class offerings. Lolland Language School is a municipal language school with about 300 students from 30 different nationalities. The school's mission is to teach Danish language and culture.

Learning Danish will give you a better understanding of Denmark, it will most likely make you feel more at home and you will be able to integrate at work and particularly in Danish society.

They offer courses at all levels, depending on how much Danish you already know and the intensity in which you would like to learn.

You can choose either day- or evening classes. So, if you are busy working during the day, you can choose to join an evening class which typically runs from 5:17-7:45 pm, two times a week. There are also options for online learning.

It is a free offer if you live in Lolland.

For more information, please contact the language school at: Tel. +45 54 67 73 03 or mail: sprogskole@lolland.dk

Ask an international

When you move to a foreign country there are many new things to be encountered. Both practical and cultural questions often arise. To help we have appointed Lolland municipality international ambassadors.

These are residents that have an international background and have chosen to settle in Lolland. This could be due to employment or their spouse has been employed in the area. They have gone through the settling-in and integration process themselves and have experienced many of the same things that you may experience upon arrival.

Feel free to write to Summer, Graciela or Candice (all English speakers) and they will be happy to give you a good start to your new life in Lolland.

Stay updated

Stay updated with everything happening on Lolland! From local news and event highlights to job openings, invitations, and insider tips on Danish culture – sign up for our English newsletter, 'The Lolland Letter.'

Useful links

We have gathered a selection of useful links to websites where you can learn more about living and working in Denmark.

Life in Denmark is the official website for internationals moving to or living in Denmark. It provides essential information on everything from finding housing and healthcare to understanding Danish culture and settling into your new life.

Work in Denmark is the official platform for internationals looking to work in Denmark. It offers job listings, guidance on the Danish job market, and tips for a smooth transition into working life in Denmark.