Southern Fyn: A Tour Around Denmark’s Fairytale Island

Day 1: Arrival to Odense

Arrive on your own to Odense and prepare for a relaxing and exciting tour. If you have booked a rental bike, you will find it at the hotel.
Overnight in Odense

Day 2: Odense – Faaborg
34 miles/55 km

Odense is the capital of Funen – and also well known as the birthplace of author Hans Christian Andersen. It is worth having a stroll around the city. From the urban environment out into rural landscape on minor roads, starting to experience the idyllic scenery of Denmark’s garden. A great place for lunch is the idyllic Brobyværk Kro (Brobyværk Inn) before you cycle into “The Alps of Fyn” – a rolling landscape from where you start overlooking the archipelago of Southern Fyn, where you might spot a local ferry or a beautiful old wooden ship sailing by.

Today ends in the old harbor town of Faaborg which offers small streets to stroll and old houses to create a very specific atmosphere.
Overnight in Faaborg.

Day 3: Faaborg

Today you can choose to enjoy the special atmosphere of seamanship there always is in harbor towns with a century-long tradition of sailing – or you can take a ferry to one of the isles in the archipelago outside Faaborg: Bjørnø, Lyø, and Avernakø. Each of these has got its own ambiance.
Look forward to another night in Faaborg – which by the way offers some really nice dining possibilities.

Day 4: Faaborg – Ærø
Aeroe – Svendborg (16 miles/25 km

Today it’s your turn to literally experience the archipelago: you start off with the ferry from Faaborg to the island of Ærø (Aeroe). The trip lasts one hour, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while arriving “the proper way” to a real island: by boat. Landing harbor on Ærø is Søby (Soeby). From here, you'll follow small roads to the fascinating town of Ærøskøbing (Aeroeskoebing). Old houses and cobblestoned streets await you – along with an interesting history. Remember your camera! From Ærøskøbing you take another ferry back to Funen and arrive at Svendborg, where you stay 2 nights.
Overnight in Svendborg

Day 5: Svendborg

Svendborg is the maritime center of Funen. Just next to the quay of the ferry from Ærø is “Træskibsbroen” (the wooden ship's bridge), where you can be lucky to see a very fine collection of old wooden ships. The city itself offers shopping, attractions, restaurants – and of course a variety of bars, as it is still a lively seaman’s town. You might also take a day trip into the surrounding area – and maybe visit the castle Egeskov, hosting a fine collection of old cars and airplanes.
Overnight in Svendborg

Day 6: Svendborg – Nyborg
28 miles/45 km

From Svendborg and north the water on your right-hand changes its name to Storebælt (Great Belt). Often you see small stalls along the route selling local fruits and vegetables. Again you pass impressive old manor houses – and arriving in Nyborg you see the Storebæltsbroen (Great Belt Bridge) – not long ago the longest spanning bridge in the world. Nyborg is your goal for today – maybe you want to visit the impressive Nyborg Castle.
Overnight in Nyborg

Day 7: Nyborg – Odense
31 miles/50 km

From Nyborg, you head north to the picturesque town Kerteminde. A good choice could be to visit the Fjord & Bælt-center (“Fiord and Belt Centre”) – or maybe have an ice cream at the harbor – before you head back for Odense, enjoying even more beautiful scenery, timbered houses, and lovely gardens on the way.
Overnight in Odense

Day 8: Departure

Time to travel home – or maybe to extend your holiday with a day or two extra in Odense – or maybe in Copenhagen.