Næstved has always been a hub of trade and commerce. Even before the year 1274 Næstved enjoyed the status of being a royal market town, and the market square itself predates 1140. The two names – Axeltorv (“Axle Square”) and Hjultorv (“Wheel Square”) – tell us that the market wares arrived and were sold on wheels. People from the rural districts in particular came here to sell their produce.
Today, Næstved is known for its shopping centres and an attractive town environment full of specialist shops. Market days are still held here, and every year the town centre holds its own “City Night”, when the shops stay open late until 10pm.
Næstved Stor-Center is open late on Saturdays, and also offers late-night shopping and events. The other shopping centres in the town also have days with special opening hours and
events.

The city of Næstved has several shopping streets full of atmosphere with specialist shops and a square where markets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Here you may buy flowers, cheese and fresh vegetables. And the Næstved Festival with a programme featuring famous Danish artists is held every year in week 34!

A little outside the city you will find Næstved Stor-Center with 65 specialist shops and a large Bilka superstore under one roof. Apart from the many temptations in the shops the Centre often offers entertainment, activities and more besides.

Næstved Megacenter next to Næstved Stor-Center houses some of Denmark’s largest retail chains including Toys R’ Us, Elgiganten etc. And around the Megacenter are many large retail chains selling kitchen hardware and kitchen furniture.

St. Jørgens Park Shopping Centre houses 31 specialist shops and two supermarkets, and the whole complex is interconnected by a roofed glass arcade.