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Det Gamle RÃ¥dhus

Locals are working to convert the now disused townhall into a cultural center. Thus far, the efforts have resulted in a exhibition of naturalistic landscape painting of the surrounding countryside by Ole Ring 1902-1972.

One of Denmark's few blockbuster artists; sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen 1770-1844 spent his final years here, and had a atelier provided by the baron and baroness. The collection, which is housed in one of the wings, includes many works from his time on Nysø Manor.

Nysø Manor Park

Nysø is a beautiful old mansion from 1673, build as one the first baroque buildings in the country by a local merchant. Thorvaldsens small white atalier see below is still found in the park. Entrance to the building is summer only, and only to the museum wing.