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Historic centre · Svendborg, Dinamarca do Sul
Porto e centro de Svendborg
The marina and ferry harbour on the Svendborgsund strait and the sloping-street town centre behind it, with Igreja de São Nicolau, the market square and the old houses on Fruestræde and Brogade.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Porto e centro de Svendborg
Svendborg grew up around a natural harbour at the head of a bay, facing the Svendborgsund strait and the islands of southern Funen. It was a town of sailors, shipyards and merchants; today the harbour still hosts wooden yachts, fishing boats and the ferries that depart for Ærø and the small islands Skarø, Drejø and Hjortø.
From the harbour, narrow streets climb up to the centre. Igreja de São Nicolau (Sankt Nicolai Kirke), built of brick, dates from the 13th century, and the market square (Torvet) hosts the market. On Fruestræde, Gerritsgade and Brogade you find the low, colourful houses, shops, cafés and bakeries. The German playwright Bertolt Brecht lived nearby, in Skovsbo, in the 1930s.
In summer the steamship M/S Helge crosses the strait between Svendborg, the island of Thurø, Troense and Castelo de Valdemar on Tåsinge. The Svendborgsund bridge beside the harbour takes cars and bikes to Tåsinge and from there on to the islands of Langeland.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours for the harbour and town centre.
Best time
From May to September, when the harbour is lively and excursion boats run. In the late afternoon the light hits the yachts. Check boat timetables.
How to get there
Svendborg station is next to the harbour and the ferry terminal, a 5-minute walk from the centre.
Tip
Walk up from the harbour along Brogade to the market square and return via Fruestræde. In summer, take the M/S Helge to reach Troense and Castelo de Valdemar by water.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Porto e centro de Svendborg
Where do the ferries to Ærø depart from?
From the terminal next to Svendborg station, in the harbour. The crossing to Ærøskøbing takes about 1h15.
What is the M/S Helge?
A tour boat that, in summer, links Svendborg, Thurø, Troense and the Castelo de Valdemar across the strait.
Is the centre far from the station?
No, about a 5-minute walk, uphill from the harbour.