Cidade Turismo
Denmark

Before you go

Your trip to Svendborg.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Get it on Google Play

Svendborg – Dinamarca do Sul Destination Odense and Funen

How to get there

  • Aeroporto de Copenhague (Københavns Lufthavn, Kastrup) (CPH) Kastrup · 210 km
  • Estação de Svendborg (Svendborg Station) 1 km
  • Terminal de ferries de Svendborg (Ærøfærgerne) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before you buy. From Odense, the local train takes about 1 hour, passing Kværndrup, the Egeskov stop. By car it's about 45 km on road 9. Ferries to Ærø depart from the terminal next to the station.

How many days

One day for the harbour, Troense and Castelo de Valdemar; two days if you include the ferry to Ærøskøbing, or add an extra night on the island.

When to go

From May to September, with excursion boats on the strait, more ferry departures and blooming villages. In winter it's cold and windy, ferries run less often and several museums close.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. Trains from Odense, buses and summer boats reach Tåsinge and Troense, and the ferry takes you to Ærø, which is explored by bicycle. A car is useful for Langeland and the country manors.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Svendborg
  1. Morning
    Harbour and centre

    Walk along the marina and climb Brogade up to the market square and Igreja de São Nicolau.

  2. Afternoon
    Boat to Troense

    In summer, take the M/S Helge to Troense and stroll the streets lined with thatched houses.

  3. Late afternoon
    Castelo de Valdemar

    Follow the waterfront on foot to Castelo de Valdemar and its park.

  4. Evening
    Dinner at the harbour

    Return to Svendborg and dine near the harbour.

2 days in Svendborg

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Harbour and centre

    Harbour, Brogade, Fruestræde and the market square.

  2. Afternoon
    Tåsinge

    Troense and Castelo de Valdemar, by boat or by bus across the bridge.

  3. Late afternoon
    Strait waterfront

    Walk back along the waterfront to the boat or the bus.

  4. Evening
    Svendborg

    Dine in central Svendborg.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Ferry to Ærø

    Take the morning ferry to Ærøskøbing, about 1h15.

  2. Afternoon
    Ærøskøbing

    Walk along Vestergade, visit the ship-in-a-bottle museum and rent a bicycle.

  3. Late afternoon
    Vesterstrand

    Cycle to the colourful bathing huts on Vesterstrand beach.

  4. Evening
    Stay on the island or return

    Spend the night in Ærøskøbing or take the ferry back to Svendborg.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Svendborg worth visiting?

Yes, as a base for the southern Funen archipelago: Tåsinge, Troense, Castelo de Valdemar and the island of Ærø.

How long is the train from Odense?

About 1 hour, with regular trains throughout the day.

Are there beaches near Svendborg?

Yes — on Tåsinge, Thurø and the island of Ærø. The water is cold; swimming is usually from June to August.

Do the ferries to Ærø operate in winter?

Yes, but with reduced schedules. Check before you go.

Back to Svendborg
Back