Island Hopping on Funen and Ærø – 6 nights | 5 stages

Island Hopping on Funen and Ærø – 6 nights | 5 stages

Day 1 - Arrival to Svendborg

Svendborg is a vibrant and exciting town with a historical centre. Shops and restaurants offer tasty, healthy and locally grown food, which has become a brand for Sydfyn: “The Taste of Funen” - “Smagen af Fyn”. You can explore the traditional wooden shipyard or visit the modern museum of natural history. Our hotels are situated with easy access to cycle friendly roads. If you have rented bikes, they will be at the hotel on the afternoon of your arrival.
Overnight stay in Svendborg.

Day 2 - Svendborg and surroundings

Explore the beautiful surroundings of Svendborg. Go across the bridge to the island of Thurø, where you can visit the maritime centre.
From here you can take the vintage ship “Helge” to Tåsinge where you pass cute, timbered houses on your way to Valdemar Castle. You can also go see the more than 500 year old oak tree The Ambrosius Oak and visit various farm shops along the way.
As you bike along the peaceful roads, you will pass stunning nature sight and beautiful views. Make a stop at the cosy harbour Skovballehavn and breath in the fresh ocean air. Don’t forget to visit the Brewery of Svendborg, where you can buy tasteful beer, local wine and delicious chocolates.
You can also go and spend the day at Egeskov Castle north of Svendbord. Egeskov offers great experiences for the whole family with one of the most beautiful parks in Europe with a maze, a playground, a large collection of vintage cars and motorbikes, a hunting and trophy museum and much more.
Overnight stay in Svendborg.

Day 3 - Svendborg to Ærø (40 km)

Take the ferry from Svendborg (at 10:05) to Ærøskøbing (at 11:20). On Ærø you will find yourself in a 19th century atmosphere with narrow cobblestone lanes, half-timbered houses with hollyhocks - and lots of time. Everywhere you cycle you will find farm shops where you can buy fruit, vegetables and honey. Ærø has its own brewery and is known for their production of ice cream and chocolate. You are never far away from the beach or a bench and each of the three main towns have its own charm. 

Note that the bus is free on Ærø.
Overnight stay at Ærø.

Day 4 - Ærø to Faaborg (40 km)

Go by bike along the coast line to Voderup Klint and Vitsø Mill. You should also visit the manor Søbygaard with its interesting art exibitions and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at a small cycle Café a little south of Søby.
Later on, you will take a ferry from Søby (at 15:45) to Faaborg (at 16:45).
Overnight stay in Faaborg.

Day 5 - Faaborg and surroundings

Enjoy a day in Svanninge Bakker (The Funen “Alps”), which is one of the most exciting nature areas on Funen created during the Ice Age. You can also go to the small village Diernæs, and passing Kaleko Mill on your way, where a very popular Danish christmas show was filmed. You can also pass great woods, shelters and the castle of Holstenshuus.
Cycle on to Falsted, where you can find one of the best restaurants in Denmark, and carry on back to Faaborg. A more relaxed trip can be made to the beaches on the peninsula Horneland to the west of Faaborg.
Overnight stay in Faaborg.

Day 6 - Faaborg to Svendborg (34 km)

Cycle along an absolutely idyllic route along the coast line to Svendborg. Remember to stop for a picnic and settle down at one of the picnic areas on the way. If you want to extend the day’s stage, we suggest you cycle through the south Funen hills, passing meltwater lakes and fertile fields with cud-chewing cattle before heading to Svendborg along the coast.
Overnight stay in Svendborg.

Day 7 - Return or Extra Nights

Check out and departure. We highly recommend that you extend the tour with a stay in Odense for a visit at Hans Christian Andersens Museum and the Open Air Museum. Or just to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the city centre.

OPTIONAL

Extra days in Odense by foot or by bike. We provide you with the maps and information.