Stege, Denmark

Stege
Town
View of Stege across Stege Nor
Stege
Location on Møn
Stege
Stege (Denmark Region Zealand)
Stege
Stege (Denmark)
Coordinates: 54°59′9″N 12°17′15″E / 54.98583°N 12.28750°E / 54.98583; 12.28750
CountryDenmark
RegionZealand (Sjælland)
MunicipalityVordingborg
Founded1175
Area
  Urban
2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2025)
  Urban
3,765
  Urban density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
  Municipality
45,057
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4780

Stege is the largest town on the island of Møn in south-eastern Denmark. In January 2025, its population was 3,765. Stege is now part of Vordingborg Municipality and belongs to Region Zealand. Once a prosperous herring fishing port, tourism is now important to the local economy.