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Village · Svendborg, Dinamarca do Sul
Ærøskøbing
The small trading town on the island of Ærø, about 1h15 by ferry from Svendborg, with cobbled streets and colorful 17th- and 18th-century houses, the ship-in-a-bottle museum and the island's beaches.
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 Ærøskøbing
Ærøskøbing is the best-known town on the island of Ærø, in the southern Funen archipelago. It was a trading and seafaring town from the Middle Ages and has kept the street plan and houses from the 17th and 18th centuries almost intact, with colorful façades, carved doors, window boxes and gas lamps. It is one of Denmark's smallest chartered towns.
The main streets, Vestergade and Søndergade, are cobbled and lined with low half-timbered and brick houses with courtyards and gardens. The Flaskeskibssamlingen, the ship-in-a-bottle collection, brings together hundreds of miniatures made by a former ship's cook known as Flaske-Peter. The town museum tells the story of Ærø and local seafaring.
The island of Ærø is small and easy to explore by bike, with signposted routes through fields, windmills and beaches. On the headland near the town, Vesterstrand beach has the colorful bathing huts that have become the island's postcard image.
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
Half a day in town; a full day to cycle the island.
Best time
From May to September, when ferries run more frequently and shops and museums are open. In winter the island is quiet and many places close. Check ferry schedules.
How to get there
By ferry from the terminal next to Svendborg station, about 1h15. The ferry carries cars, but the island is easily explored on foot and by bike, which can be taken on board.
Tip
Spend a night to see the town empty after day visitors leave. Rent a bike and ride out to the bathing huts at Vesterstrand.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ærøskøbing
How to go from Svendborg to Ærøskøbing?
By ferry, about 1h15, from the terminal in Svendborg harbour.
Can you do Ærø in one day?
Yes, with the morning ferry and the late-afternoon ferry. Staying one night on the island makes the visit more relaxed.
Do you need a car on Ærø?
No. The town is walkable, and the island has bike routes.