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UDVIKLING FYN SYDFYNS TURISTBUREAUCentrumpladsen 4 5700 SvendborgTlf. (+45) 6223 [email protected]

Opening Hours 2012Jan 2 – June 23 & Aug 20 – Dec 30Mon - Fri 9.30 am - 5.00 pmSat 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

June 25 – Aug 18Mon - Fri 9.30 am - 6.00 pmSat 9.30 am - 2.00 pm

Opening hours for the unstaffedinformation point at LundeborgHavnevej 3, Lundeborg

Open: June 25 - Aug 18 2012Every day from 12 am - 6 pm

Opening hours forTroense Information Point Slotsalleen 15, Troense

Open: June 22 - August 12 2012 Every Friday, Saturday and sunday from 2 pm - 6 pm

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4 The lure of the Sound Experiences in, on and around Svendborg Sound

14 At one with South Fyn Fun and frolics in the countryside

22 Experience the rich history of South Fyn South Fyn’s many manor houses, museums

and exhibitions

28 Attractions An inspirational overview of South Fyn’s wealth of manor houses, museums and attractions

33 Pocket map Of Svendborg and environs

38 Culture for everyone What’s on – and when?

50 Further afield Suggested excursions

54 Shopping and dining Svendborg for shoppers and diners

62 Accommodation Camp sites, hotels, hostels and Bed & Breakfasts

67 Practical information Useful telephone numbers, addresses and websites

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“What is Cittaslow?Cittaslow is an international network of small towns and cities whose aim it is to im-prove the quality of life for their citizens and their visitors. In Italian, Citta means ‘city’, and slow takes its inspiration from the slow-food movement which turns its back on fast-food culture. The principles of Cittaslow are sustainable development, quality and local produce - not to mention providing inspiration for healthier lifestyles and an improved quality of life. Since 1991, Cittaslow has grown from a local Italian initiative into a global network that today boasts more than 137 members in 22 different countries.

There’s something about South Fyn. It’s something about the atmosphere, the landscapes, the islands, and the rich maritime traditions. And it’s something that makes us feel both humble and proud each and every time we present South Fyn to visitors.

Svendborg is known as the capital of South Fyn. It’s a charming town with a bustling commercial commu-nity. But Svendborg is also Denmark’s only Cittaslow town. Cittaslow is all about focussing on the quality of life. It’s about engaging in the present and finding you own tempo. And, not least, it’s about giving yourself time to enjoy the good things in life.

South Fyn represents enjoyment for all your senses – the unique nature, the active life on and by the water, and the delicious local foods. South Fyn also repre-

sents experiences. We have festival days, film days, sailing regattas, lifestyle fairs and the largest food market in Scandinavia… to name but a few examples.

As something new, we are pleased to present Biking South Fyn. The whole region provides special experi-ences for those on two wheels – try for example the fruit rout, the treasure rout, or the love rout. Choose one of our ten routs, or plan your own on our special map. Along the rout, you’ll get information and stories on your mobile phone.

We hope that you will enjoy every minute that you spend in South Fyn. Come back as often as you want!

Best wishesSouth Fyn Tourist Office

There’s nowhere like SOuTH Fyn

T H E L U R E O F T H E S O U N D

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No visitor should miss out on taking a sailing trip on one of the many beautiful wooden ships that rule Svendborg Sound throughout the summer – and getting onboard is easy. On the trips, everyone in the family can try their hand at steering and set-ting sail. Or if you prefer, lay back on deck and let the skipper sail you off into the wild blue yonder. On days when the sea is calm, there’s usually a chance of spotting porpoises in the water.

Our Maritime Center arranges island trips and day-long excursions at sea. Take along your own picnic basket and buy refreshments onboard. On week-day evenings, the wooden ships Meta and Mjølner set sail from Svendborg and other towns (see the timetable on backpage). Relax on deck as the sun sets over the archipelago. If you’re lucky, the skipper may entertain you with a tall tale of life at sea.

THE SOuTH Fyn is lived out on the water

Experience the atmosphere at Lundeborg harbour, take the plunge

from a bathing jetty on Thurø, or visit one of the many small islands

and meet the locals. Let your temperament guide you – hop on

the ferry, rent a sea kayak or charter an entire sailing ship.

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Newly renovated night ferry at Sejlskibsbroen

The veteran ferry M/S Helge is a local South Fyn treasure, plying its way daily between Svendborg, Thurø and Tåsinge. For many years, M/S Helge transported locals and visitors between the sound’s many islands and even today, the little ferry will be more than happy to pick you up from one of its six ports of call: Svendborg Harbour, Christiansminde, Vindebyøre, Troense, Grasten and Valdemars Slot.

M/S Helge

Valdemars CastleTroense5700 Svendborg(+45) 6222 5104

Open dailyJune 1 - Aug 31 10am - 5pm

[email protected]

Danmarks Museum For Lystsejlads

In the autumn of 2011, the night ferry KAIA from 1923 was launched following four years’ renovation at the Maritime Center’s boat yard. Over the past years, boat builders at the boat yard, which is an open boat yard and part of the mag-nificent harbour warehouse building, have told visitors about their craftsmanship and about KAIA. Before the bridge over the Svendborg Sound was built, KAIA was used as a night ferry connecting Svendborg and Vindeby on the island of Tåsinge. From one o’clock at night until seven in the morn-ing, the ferryman could be flagged down at the little office at the ferry jetty, and in this way, many drunkards and women giving birth could be transported over the sound. In 2007, the Maritime Center took over KAIA and, thanks to a number of donations from different foundations, it has been possible to renovate the ship. In the future, KAIA will be berthed at the Sejlskibsbroen bridge, from where the little ferry will operate on harbour trips, island-hopping trips, as a support boat dur-ing sailing races, on school services and much more.

The DanishYachting MuseumCome and visit a unique yachting museum. The museum has some wonderful boats on show and tells yachting’s exciting story in words and pictures.Combine your visit with a sailing trip from Svendborg onboard the M/S Helge which and get free admission to the museum. Tickets are sold onboard.

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The guidebook ‘Sea Kayak – Guide to the South Fyn Archipelago’ contains waterproof maps, offers suggestions for trips and describes attractions which you can navigate yourself to using GPS or a compass. Available for purchase from the tourist office.

try a trip in a sea kayak. The many islands and sheltered coves of the archipelago offer sea conditions to match every level of experience. Sea kayaking is something that all the family can enjoy and you can take crash courses lasting from just a few hours to daylong or weeklong courses.

If you want to try your hand at exploring the sea on your own

PS MARINESHOPHudes Plads [email protected]

63 22 50 48

We also stock stylish knitwear and jackets for men

M/S Helge

The island of Fyn offers...

At www.seatrout.dk you can read all about sea trout fishing on Fyn, find descriptions of the main fishing spots, and get tips on how to land that big catch. Don’t forget to buy a copy of ‘117 Fine Fishing Spots on Fyn’ or pick up a free sea trout fishing brochure at the tourist office.

some of the world’s best coastal sea trout fishing, and over the years many anglers in South Fyn have seen their dreams of catching the ‘big one’ come true. No matter what the weather conditions, you’ll always find a suitable stretch of coast from where to fish. The beautiful South Fyn coast stretches all the way from Bøsøre in the east to Langemarken in the west. Dot-ted along this coastline, you’ll find many exiting fishing spots including Purreskov, Elsehoved, Ballen, Lehnskov Strand and Maegaards Odde. Worth noting on Thurø is the stretch run-ning from Øgavl to Thurø Reef (Thurø Rev), and on Tåsinge

you’ll find good sea trout fishing at Valdemars Slot, Stenodden, Vornæs and Skansen. The sea trout came close to extinction in the waters around South Fyn, but after much local action (which included cleaning up the streams used as spawning grounds) the silvery fish has returned. Fishing is free, but remember to buy the mandatory fishing permit from the tourist office first. Happy fishing! For those looking for an enjoy-able alternative to coastal an-gling, spend a day course fishing at one of the area’s ‘put & take’ lakes.To learn more about angling, visit www.fiskekurser.dk

Blue Rock Put & TakeRavnegårdsvej 165762 Vester Skerninge(+45) 29 91 81 [email protected]

Blue rock is Denmark’s largest fishing park with 155,000 m2 of clear water fishing. The park is particularly good for spinning and fly-fishing. On-site toilet facilities. Special species fishing:More than 200 sturgeon as well as carp, waller, zander and more

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Within walking distance from the centre of Svendborg, you’ll find the sandy beach at Christiansminde. By the beach are playing fields, a playground, mini-golf and an ice-cream kiosk. You’ll find the same facilities at Smørmosen on the east of the island of Thurø. Both are popular with families and young people. There are also good sandy beaches by Valdemars Slot, Lundeborg and on the island of Drejø.

South Fyn has many popular beaches, all of which offer something special

Drejø

The island of Fyn offers...

Christiansminde


DrejøDrejø is the largest of the three islands.

Once ashore, buy a map of the footpaths

that criss-cross the island’s moor land,

lakes and salt marshes. Drejø village has a

grocer’s store. Most of the town burned to

the ground on Midsummer’s Eve in 1942,

but you’ll still find beautiful historic build-

ings across the island. Pay a visit to the

local museum, Gammel Elmegaard, dating

from 1535, which has its own café where

you can see a scale model of the town as it

was before the fire.

SkarøThere are almost as many birch trees on

Skarø as there are inhabitants.

All 40 of the island’s birch trees are

tapped for their natural sweetener used

in the local production of organic ice-

cream. The ice-cream is sold through-

out Denmark, but is best enjoyed on the

island from where it originates. Skarø is

ideal for cycling tours so take your bike

with you on the ferry. The village has a

traditional village pond, a grocery store

and a children’s playground.

HjortøThe ferry sails to and from Hjortø only

a few times a day so it’s a good idea

to book your crossing in advance. The

crossing to the island (which covers an

area of less than one square kilome-

tre) takes an hour. The Agile Frog, the

Edible Frog, the European Green Toad

and the rare Fire-bellied Toad can all be

found on the island. Hjortø is also home

to a number of rare plants, including

the Many-flowered Buttercup and se-

veral variants of Goosefoot. Note that

there are no shops on the island.

National park South Fyn?With its over 50 small islands and sker-

ries, the South Fyn Archipelago is unique in

Denmark. This is why several municipalities

around the archipelago are working on plans

to make the whole area into a national park.

Skarø

DREjø, SkaRø Og HjORTøcan be reached by boat from Svendborg


CHaRMIng MaRInaS Each and every little marina has its own unique atmosphere tempting you to stop by, catch your breath,

and enjoy an ice-cream while the ships silently sail in and out of the harbour.

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Contact the floating harbour office in Svendborg to learn more about the many marinas – or visit www.svendborg-havn.dk - Tel. (+45) 6223 3080

SVENDBORG

Svendborg Harbour - The bustling heart of Svend-borg, with ferries, traditional wooden ships, shopping facili-ties and restaurants. Svendborg Marina - The ‘Round Harbour’ only five minutes from the town centre.

Rantzausminde Marina - Peaceful – but never dull. Home to Svendborg Sound Sail-ing Club (Denmark’s oldest), you can also stock up on provisions here.

Svendborgsund Marina- A small, private harbour close to Thurøsund.

EAST OF SVENDBORG

Lundeborg Marina - An idyllic fishing village close to shopping facilities and places of interest. Watch local fisher-men landing their fish in the early hours.

WEST OF SVENDBORG

Ballen Marina- Nestled in a cove within easy reach of Skarø, Drejø, Lyø and Avernakø. Plenty of space for children.

TÅSINGE

Vindeby Harbour- Located at the heart of the ac-tive community of Vindeby, just a few metres from a butcher’s shop, a bakery and the post office.

Troense Harbour- A place to moor right in the centre of this charismatic town. Take a walk down Grønnegade, famous for its beautiful houses. Or enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the hotel restaurant with its stunning panorama views.

THURØ

Gambøt Marina- A charming harbour with excellent access for the disabled. Watch exclusive boats being crafted at the neighbouring Walsteds Boatyard.

DREJØ, SKARØ AND HJORTØ

Drejø Harbour- The ferry from Svendborg docks here – just a stone’s throw away from the grocery store, the inn and the local museum, with its own café.

Drejø Old Harbour- Being fairly shallow, the old harbour on Drejø is tranquil and picturesque and has a historical air.

Skarø Harbour - An absolute gem! Enjoy walks alongside thriving hedgerows or stroll the beach – a short amble from the island’s charming tradi-tional village pond.

Hjortø Harbour - A thoroughly idyllic little har-bour where peace and quiet are guaranteed.


Svendborg Dep 11.00 13.30 15.30 17.30Vindebyøre 11.10 13.40 15.40 17.40Christiansminde 11.15 13.45 15.45 17.45Troense 11.30 14.00 16.00 18.00Grasten 11.40 14.10 16.10 18.10Valdemars Slot Arr 11.55 14.25 16.25 18.25

Valdemars Slot Dep 11.55 14.25 16.25 18.25Grasten 12.10 14.40 16.40 18.40Troense 12.20 14.50 16.50 18.50Christiansminde 12.35 15.05 17.05 19.05Vindebyøre 12.40 15.10 17.10 19.10Svendborg Arr 12.50 15.20 17.20 19.20

Read more at www.mshelge.dk

Come onboard the veteran steamer M/S Helge- and experience South Fyn and Svendborg Sound from its most beautiful sideA round-trip takes just under 2 hours and you can disembark one time during the trip and continue on the next departure.The cost of a round-trip is for adults DKK 120,- and for children under 12 DKK 60,-.

Buy your M/S Helge round-trip ticket and get free entry to Denmark’s Yachting Museum at Valdemars Slot.

Tickets sold onboard.

Timetable 17 May - 9 Sep 2012JULY ONLY

Full-day excursion to Strynø Experience the South Fyn Archipelago from a new per-spective and explore Strynø on foot or by bike – return ticket DKK 250,-.

Concerts with M/S Helge Sail to and from concerts at Valdemars Slot – leave the car behind and arrive by boat – return ticket DKK 120,-.

Songs on the SoundDeparture from Svend-borg every Friday in July at 7:30pm. The duration of the trip is 1 1/2 hour with music onboard. Price: adults DKK 120,- Children DKK 60,-

Midsummer’s Eve (23/6) Departure from Svendborg 8pm. The duration of the trip is 2 hours . Price: adults DKK 120,- Children DKK 60,-

InformationSvendborg Harbour Office · Jessens Mole · 5700 Svendborg · Tel. +45 6223 3085· www.svendborg-havn.dk· www.mshelge.dk

Reservations for groups over 10 persons – weekdays 8am to 12 noon Credit cards not accepted onboard

For all these special events, tickets can be purchased at www.mshelge.dk, the Tourist Office, the Maritime Center or at the harbour office (only weekdays between 10-12).Outside scheduled sailing times as listed in the timetable, the M/S Helge can be chartered privately. A 2-hour charter on the Svendborg Sound costs DKK 5000,- from Svendborg – each subsequent hour costs DKK 2500,-.

It will not be possible to bring cycles or prams on this evening.

Svendborg Dep 11.00 13.30 15.30 17.30Vindebyøre 11.10 13.40 15.40 17.40Christiansminde 11.15 13.45 15.45 17.45Troense 11.30 14.00 16.00 18.00Grasten 11.40 14.10 16.10 18.10Valdemars Slot Arr 11.55 14.25 16.25 18.25

Valdemars Slot Dep 11.55 14.25 16.25 18.25Grasten 12.10 14.40 16.40 18.40Troense 12.20 14.50 16.50 18.50Christiansminde 12.35 15.05 17.05 19.05Vindebyøre 12.40 15.10 17.10 19.10Svendborg Arr 12.50 15.20 17.20 19.20

Read more at www.mshelge.dk

Come onboard the veteran steamer M/S Helge- and experience South Fyn and Svendborg Sound from its most beautiful sideA round-trip takes just under 2 hours and you can disembark one time during the trip and continue on the next departure.The cost of a round-trip is for adults DKK 120,- and for children under 12 DKK 60,-.

Buy your M/S Helge round-trip ticket and get free entry to Denmark’s Yachting Museum at Valdemars Slot.

Tickets sold onboard.

Timetable 17 May - 9 Sep 2012JULY ONLY

Full-day excursion to Strynø Experience the South Fyn Archipelago from a new per-spective and explore Strynø on foot or by bike – return ticket DKK 250,-.

Concerts with M/S Helge Sail to and from concerts at Valdemars Slot – leave the car behind and arrive by boat – return ticket DKK 120,-.

Songs on the SoundDeparture from Svend-borg every Friday in July at 7:30pm. The duration of the trip is 1 1/2 hour with music onboard. Price: adults DKK 120,- Children DKK 60,-

Midsummer’s Eve (23/6) Departure from Svendborg 8pm. The duration of the trip is 2 hours . Price: adults DKK 120,- Children DKK 60,-

InformationSvendborg Harbour Office · Jessens Mole · 5700 Svendborg · Tel. +45 6223 3085· www.svendborg-havn.dk· www.mshelge.dk

Reservations for groups over 10 persons – weekdays 8am to 12 noon Credit cards not accepted onboard

For all these special events, tickets can be purchased at www.mshelge.dk, the Tourist Office, the Maritime Center or at the harbour office (only weekdays between 10-12).Outside scheduled sailing times as listed in the timetable, the M/S Helge can be chartered privately. A 2-hour charter on the Svendborg Sound costs DKK 5000,- from Svendborg – each subsequent hour costs DKK 2500,-.

It will not be possible to bring cycles or prams on this evening.

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Atmospheric Harbour wareHouse sHop

Pakhusbutikken · Havnepladsen 2 5700 SvendborgTel 6223 3025

www.maritimtcenter.dkOpen all weekdays from 14 May

to 21 December 2012.

For almost 100 years, cargo and goods have been loaded from our old warehouse on the harbour in Svendborg. Grain, tobacco, rope and barrels have been transported to and from the islands, and today the Maritime Center’s harbour warehouse remains almost unchanged from how it was when it was constructed in 1873. The atmospheric warehouse shop is a more recent addition, but we’ve chosen to continue the tradition and we today stock goods from all of the islands.

• Jams from Strynø

• Honey and oil from Tåsinge

• Ice-cream from Skarø

• Apple juice from Langeland

• Herb salt and soap from Ærø

• South Fyn brandy

• Ales from Rise brewery on Ærø

• Rigger bags sewn from sails of local sailing ships

• Local handicrafts

• Maritime literature

• Guidebooks and brochures about the archipelago

• Tickets for excursions with the vintage sailing ships


A T O N E W I T H S O U T H F Y N

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In South Fyn, you are the one in control of the pace and it’s you who sets the agenda. The area is ideal for taking riding, cycling or walking trips on your own. If exploring on foot, you could choose to fol-low the Archipelago Trail where you’re guaranteed a first-rate countryside and wildlife experience. Or, plan your own walking or cycling route taking you past majestic manor houses, quaint harbours and old fishing villages, fruit orchards and lush mead-ows rich in birdlife. Should you get peckish along the way, you’ll be able to find a small local eatery serving good food or stock up on seasonal fruits from the many unmanned wayside stalls.

As one of the first places in Denmark, we have a special text-message service for you our visitors. While you are touring around South Fyn, you can

access more than 200 items of information and good stories about the wildlife, culture and his-tory of the places through which you are passing. Simply send a text with the word “oplevsydfyn” to 1919 to access the free program giving you stories, photos and sound clips. Of course, you can plan your trip from home beforehand by visiting www.oplevsydfyn.dk. (At the moment only in Danish).

Enhance your experience of the South Fyn country-side with a round of golf. South Fyn has courses for both the experienced player and for the novice – and even if you’ve never tried golf before, you can have a go. The golf course at Svendborg is open for visitors – even if you’ve left your clubs at home.

In SOuTH Fyn, you are the one who sets the agenda

Experience the unspoiled countryside with a trek along

the Archipelago Trail, indulge the senses on a leisurely

bike ride, or spend an afternoon on Svendborg’s beautiful

golf course.

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Rent a bike and set off to explore. Follow the set routes ‘In the footsteps of love’ or ‘South Fyn’s fruit trail’. Or follow your own GPS tracker – read more at www.oplevsydfyn.dk

Sydfyn is one of Denmark’s most popular destinations for cyclists. Once you’ve conquered the Egebjerg Hills or seen Tåsinge from the saddle, you’ll agree. And you have a great deal of freedom to take in all the experiences to be had – stop when you want and eat and sleep where you want.

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SOuTH Fyn ISLanD HOPPIng

Price per person – double room: dkk. 3.300,00Price per person – single room: dkk. 4.600,00

ROunD Fyn On this trip you – almost- get round the island of Fyn in 8 days (7 nights) with overnight accommodation at 3 and 4-star hotels.

Price per person – double room: dkk. 5.010,00 Price per person – single room: dkk. 6.825,00

Tours can be arranged from June to August 2012

Read more about all the cycle holiday options at www.oplevfyn.nu – or contact us for further information about tours and prices.

If you prefer that things are planned in advance then try a ‘package’ cycling holiday where overnight accommodation and luggage forwarding is included – the only thing you’ll have to think about will be getting to Svendborg.

If you prefer longer distances, you can take the Round Fyn route around the whole island of Fyn lasting 8 days. Or for those who like a bit of comfort – even on cycling trips – there is a De Luxe tour where you stay at some of Fyn’s best hotels with gourmet food for three of your nights. Read more at www.oplevfyn.nu

BICyCLE REnTaLCSV SyDøSTFyn Jessens Mole 9BTel (+45) 3017 6927www.svendborgcykeludlejning.dk

Open 9:00 am - 1.00 pm every day from June 25 to August 12


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Everything between heaven and earth

Starling airFlyvervej 35Tåsinge5700 Svendborg(+45) 6254 2294www.starling.dk

Archipelago Trail. From Lundeborg in the east, the Archipelago trail meanders to Falsted in the west with offshoots branching off over Tåsinge, Ærø and Langeland. The 220-kilometer (137-mile) marked trail winds across the unique landscape through scenic countryside passing manor houses and small villages. How far and how long you want to walk is completely up to you. Suggested one-day walking trips can be found on the tourist office’s website and more information is available at www.detsydfynskeoehav.dk.

Up on the ramparts. Ørkild Voldsted at Nyborgvej is believed to be the largest medieval rampart in Den-mark. Today this ancient defensive wall is well worth a visit because from the top you get a spectacular view over the whole town.

Sightseeing flightsA fantastic experience for all the

family

SOUTH FUNEN AIRFIELD

International airfield surrounded by

South Funen idyll


When you need a playtime break, visit Svendborg’s out-door adventure playground. In the centre of Svendborg at the intersection of Dronnin-gemaen and Møllergade, the playground has rope swings, playing fields and a course of streams and bridges – all in the fresh air and all for free.

Unleash your inner gorilla. If you’re up for an outdoor challenge, visit one of South Fyn’s newest attractions – Gorilla Park. On Rødmevej in Stenstrup you can unleash your inner gorilla by finding and solving challenges among the treetops – at a height you are comfortable with. Opening hours and prices can be found at www.gorillapark.dk.

Adventure playground

A bridge with a view

The Svendborg Sound Bridge is more than a mere transport link between Fyn and the island of Tåsinge. From the bridge, you can enjoy views of the sound, the islands and the approach to Svendborg harbour from a height of 40 meters. Park under the bridge on the Svendborg side and then proceed on foot.


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courses with over 91 elements, 14 zip lines - one

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and a lot more … This is all possible in Gorilla

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adventure park.

FEEL LIKE TARZAN SWINGING ON A VINE FROM TREE TO TREE?

… OR AS A PLAYFUL GORILLA ROMPING

ACROSS THRILLING HURDLES?

Win nikon camera

equipment worth

dkk 7000,-PHotocompetition

Happy snapping!

show us svendborg as you see itIf you see funny, beautiful, peculiar and touching photo opportunities wherever you go, then you’ll probably be kept particularly busy snapping images in and around Svendborg. And we’d love to see what you find.

Show us what catches your eye – little details you spot in the town, nature’s wonders that you are touched by, or activities you relish on the water or in the air. The subject of your photos is up to you. All we would ask is that the photographs sent in to the competition be taken in Svendborg municipality.

Let your photos show that Svendborg is life, joy, activity, intimacy and environment. Or, in other words: a great place to be!

Submitted images can be in black/white, RGB or CYMK and must be in one of the following formats: 18 x 24 cm in 300 dpi, equivalent of 2835x2126 pixels 15 x 21 cm in 300 dpi, equivalent of 2480 x 1772 pixels

The photo competition is being held by the South Fyn Tourist office together with the CLICK photography shop. You must hold the rights to the pictures you send in. By sending in your photos, you

accept that they may be used in tourism-related marketing, also online, with no remuneration to the owner.

On 1 October 2012, we will select the best photo and sent the winner a gift voucher for DKK 7000,- for Nikon cam-era equipment valid for use in our CLICK shop in Svendborg. Send you best Svendborg pictures to [email protected] and remember to write your name, address and where your image was taken.

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Humans have inhabited South Fyn for over 10,000 years – ever since the end of the last ice age. Only little is known about the very first settle-ments as today water covers the land where they once stood. Nevertheless, Neolithic long barrows and passage-tombs dot the landscape alongside Stone- and Bronze-Age burial mounds telling us a lot about life in South Fyn 6,000 years ago. The area around Gammel Hestehave is particularly rich in bronze-age mounds, and for those who love the Danish Neolithic period, the collection of artefacts at Broholm Manor (Oldtidssamlingen) is not to be missed.

During the Iron Age, southeast Fyn was one of Europe’s great centres of power, and at Gudme, one of Scandinavia’s largest settlements of the time stood. An example is ‘Gudmekongernes Hal’ (The Hall of the Gudme Kings). By climbing the tower next to Gudmekongernes Hal, which has been erected by Svendborg Museum, you get a good impression of this ancient site. As recently as 2010 treasure was unearthed here – a 140g gold neck-ring. The neck-ring was sent to The National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen for examina-tion, but will hopefully return to be put on display at Svendborg Museum.

Experience the rich history OF SOuTH Fyn

South Fyn has a rich maritime heritage and the region’s bustling

commercial life and cultural riches reflect decades of tradition.

Attractions range from ancient artefacts and golden treasures to

a modern natural history museum.

Broholm


For more information see www.svendborgmuseum.dk

The Welfare Museum

Grubbemøllevej 135700 Svendborg

62 21 02 61

Anne Hvides Gård”Put it in your pipe

and ...”3rd of July - 19th of Aug.

Lundeborg Pakhus”Once Upon a City”

15th of June - 16th of Sept.

Oldsagssamlingen13.5., 8.7., 22.7., 2. 9.

Egeskov MølleGrinding when the

wind blows23.-25.2., 3. and 17.6.,

1. and 15.7., 5. and 19.8.

HJORTØ & VIKING

THE WELFARE MUSEUMArt Exhibition with worksof Sys Hindsbo14th of February - 30th of March

Art Exhibition with worksof Svend Wiig Hansen3rd of April - 31st of May

Summer holiday events30th June - 28th of July

During the same period, one of the largest trading centres of the time could be found at Lundeborg. Here, archaeologists have discovered luxury Roman goods including goblets, silver coins and jewellery. The area was one of Denmark’s richest and countless treasures of gold have been unearthed here. The largest of these is the Broholm Treasure, which weighed in at 4½ kilos. This is now at The National Museum of Denmark, but a copy of the treasure can be found at Broholm Manor’s Oltidssamling. Other finds from the period can be seen

at Svendborg Museum’s archaeological exhibition in Anne Hvides Gård, Svendborg. Settlements have existed where Svendborg lies today since at least the Stone Age. In a letter from 1229, the town Swineburgh was mentioned for the first time – Svendborg had been christened! In the letter, king Valdemar the Victorious presented Svendborg and southern Fyn as a gift to his daughter-in-law Eleonora. It is believed that the town’s name stems from the Danish word for porpoise – marsvin (literally ‘sea pig’) – of which there were many

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in the local waters. The patron saint for mariners is Saint Nicholas, and like in many other harbour towns, a church of Saint Nicholas – Sct. Nikolai Kirke – was built in Svendborg during the 13th century.

The church was actually built on a small hill, but today it lies below the level of the surrounding town, which has grown above it over the years. Sct. Nikolai Kirke was constructed in different stages and the various building styles inspired by churches across the Baltic region emphasize the town’s importance as a port and trading town. Svendborg was – as

it is today – open to the world. In Svendborg, you can also visit two other churches that have stood since the middle ages. The Church of our Lady – Vor Frue kirke – is in the heart of Svendborg. It enjoys the high-est elevation and its spire can be seen from far beyond the town. The chimes of church bells resonating from the church spire on the hour during the day is one of the finest examples of bell ringing in Denmark. The church was established in con-nection with the building of Sct. Jørgens Leprosy Hospital outside the town and for many years functioned as a hospital church.

In 1534, the town’s citizens burned down Ørkild Castle. The Danish civil war (today known as ‘the Count’s Feud’) was in full stride. On the one side fought the citizens and the peasants; on the other fought the nobility and the church. The citizens of Svendborg were allegedly dissatisfied with the fact that the town was loosing revenue because the Bishop of Odense, who owned Ørkild Castle, chose to take his trade away from Svendborg’s main marketplace. The castle was never rebuilt but the stones from the castle were used in the construction of, among other buildings, the then town hall. Thurø church was also constructed using stones from the old castle. With its almost eight acres of land, Ørkild Castle was one of Denmark’s largest fortifications. Today you can visit what is left of the castle ruins at Ørkild Voldsted. Although little remains of the original fortifica-tion, you can get an idea of just how impressive the castle must have been and enjoy the magnif-icent natural surroundings.

Sct. Nicolai Kirke


Local South Fyn maritime hero Niels Juel played a pivotal role in Danish history when, in the 17th century, he was victorious over the superior Swedish navy at the 1677 Battle of Køge Bay. In reward for his achievement, Niels Juel was presented with Valdemars Slot. This castle, which had been built by Christian IV in 1639 for his son Valdemar Christian, had been occupied during the war between Denmark and Sweden and was in a terrible state so Niels Juel set about restoring it. The current owner, Caroline Flemming, is a direct descendent of Niels Juel. During the 18th century, local commerce and trade began to flourish – not least thanks to the enterprising local shopkeepers. The charming half-timbered buildings which began to spring up throughout the 18th and 19th centuries still lend the town centre and harbour their characteristic charm today. One of Denmark’s oldest merchant houses from 1744 can be found on Kullinggade by the harbour front. Today, this building houses a kayak centre and an art studio.

Around the year 1800, the trade of shipbuilding came to Svendborg. The town soon became the centre of shipbuilding in Denmark. Today, one of the country’s

Throughout the 19th century, harbours and the road network were extended and developed, and in 1876, the railway between Svendborg and Odense was opened. The improved communication links served to stimulate the economic life of the town. And, as well as com-merce, trades, and shipbuilding, a wide-range of industries began to thrive. In 1872, the Svendborg Work- and Poorhouse was established. Later on, this became the Viebæltegård welfare home and is today the only welfare museum in Denmark allowing you to get an idea of how it was to be poor 100 years ago.

Tea Pavilion Valdemars Slot

Vognsbjergvej 4 B5935 Bagenkop

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oldest working wooden shipyards, J Ring-Andersen Skibsværft, can be found on the island of Frederiksøen with proud vessels in dock all year round. In 1904, A.P. Møller founded the Svendborg Steamship Company. Today this is known as A.P. Møller Mærsk. The Møller family has its roots in Svendborg, and in 2001 Mærsk McKinney Møller was made honorary citizen of Svendborg and southern Fyn. Mærsk Mckinney Møller became the fourth honorary citizen of Svendborg after Count Brockenhuss Schack (1901), whose statue can be seen outside Svendborg magistrate’s, author Johannes Jørgensen (1936), whose room has been preserved in his memory in Fruestræde, and author Tom Christensen (1970), who is buried in Thurø churchyard.

In 1989, Svendborg was visited by the beautiful tightrope artist Elvira Madigan and the Swed-ish lieutenant Sixten Sparre, who chose to end their days in the Nørreskov forest on Tåsinge. At the local folk museum, Tåsinge Skipperhjem og Folkemindesamling, you can learn all about the tempestuous affair of the lovers leading up to the final drama in Nørreskoven forest. The museum also documents the history of the Tåsinge islanders

with an exhibition including many folk costumes. The museum is located by Bregninge Church. If you’ve got a head for heights, take a trip up the church tower. There are spectacular from the top of the church across the archipelago, and on a clear day you can even see the islands of Als and Zealand. The final resting place of the two lovers is in the nearby churchyard at Landet Church.

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Naturama, Svendborg’s modern natural history museum from 2005, is an experience for all the senses. Here, you can play with light and sounds, and you can get up close to bears, whales and wild boar. The building has been constructed around the skeleton of a 16-meter-long sei whale which lost its way in Svendborg Sound in 1955. Naturama started in 1935 as Svendborg Zoological Museum and parts of the original museum are still preserved. See more on page 31 and at www.naturama.dk.

If you’ve always wanted to see a great castle from the inside, you get the chance at either Valdemars

Slot or Egeskov Slot. These two castles are open to the public and are both private residences for the owners and open museums for visitors. Both are active cultural destinations offering a wealth of activities throughout the summer season. In addition to access to the castle, at Valdemars Slot you can experience the Big-Game Trophy Museum featuring ethnographic artefacts from around the world as well as the castle’s Yachting Museum.

See more on page 32, at www.valdemarsslot.dk, page 52 and at www.egeskov.dk

If concerts, exhibitions, museums or even film award ceremonies

are your thing, you’ll be kept very busy in South Fyn.

EXPERIEnCESfor all your senses

Broholm

Egeskov

Valdemars Castle

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Complementing these two castles are South Fyn’s many estates and manor houses. One of the many magnificently restored manor houses is Broholm Gods, which offers overnight accommodation and a restaurant and plays host each summer to the Danish national dressage championships. The whole of South Fyn affords you with a rare landscape across which manor houses are dotted like pearls on a string. These manor houses have seen a lot of

life over the years and were of immense economic, cultural and social importance for the societies around them. Although most of these manor houses are today closed to the public, you shouldn’t deprive yourself of exploring the countryside to see these majestic buildings. Many of the properties are best viewed by foot or bike, taking you closer than you can get by car.

Dronningemaen 30 5700 Svendborg T+45 62 21 06 50 www.naturama.dk

ADMISSION FREEfor CHILDREN (age 0-17)

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PLAY & LEARN

Papers, guided toursand activities

LUNCH CAFE& SHOP

KAREN BLIXEN´SAFRICA

31. March - 25. Nov.

Experience historic greatness and a true South-Fyn ambience

Manor House Museum – Experience 11 generations of history in the uniquely beautiful halls and apartments. Big Game and Trophy Museum – with one of Europe’s most imposing collections of big-game trophies and ethnographic artefacts. Yachting Museum – home to an impressive collection of heritage sailing craft. Souvenir shop – selling unique handcrafted glasswork from the glass workshop. 18-hole Miniature golf course set in idyllic surroundings with beautiful natural stone obstacles. Restaurant Valdemars Slot – enjoy an exclusive lunch in the beautiful vaulted cellar. Café Æblehaven – light meals and refreshments served in relaxed surroundings by the play area.

Slotsalléen 100Troense5700 SvendborgTlf. 62 22 61 [email protected]

Come and experience historic greatness and a true South-Fyn ambience. The many attractions offer a wealth of top-class activities that are both interesting and family oriented. Valdemars Slot is the place where past and present merge to provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable day.

Manor House and Big Game and Trophy Museum1/5 - 31/5 Tues - Sun 10 am - 5 pm1/6 - 31/8 Mon - Sun 10 am - 5 pm1/9 - 30/9 Tues - Sun 10 am - 5 pm

Yachting Museum1/6 - 31/8 Mon - Sun 10 am - 5 pm

Other opening times are available on our website

We look forward to welcoming you.

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aTTRaCTIOnSAdmission costs, A = adults, C = Children

THE aMBROSIuS OakNørreskovvej, Tåsinge

annE HVIDES gåRDFruestræde 3, Svendborgwww.svendborgmuseum.dkTel (+45) 6221 3457/ 6221 0261Open May 3 -June 14 Wed + Thur 1pm - 4pmJuly 3 - Aug 19 Tue - Sun 12am - 4pmFree admission

BREgnIngE kIRkE Kirkebakken 2, Bregninge,www.bregningekirke.dkThe church is open to visitors Mon - Thur 10am - 4pm,Fri 8am - 1pm The tower is open from sunrise to sunset.Admission to the tower: C DKK 2, A DKK 5

BunkEREn I OLLERuP(air-raid shelter) Ditlevvej, Ollerup24-hour open from May-November

DaMESTEnEn(The Witch’s Stone)Damestensvej, Hesselager

DEn gaMLE SMEDIE(Blacksmith)Christiansmindevej 35, SvendborgTel (+45) 6221 1099Open during high season Tue and Thur 9am-1pm

EgESkOV MøLLEGrønnebjergvej 1, Kværndrupwww.svendborgmuseum.dkTel (+45) 6221 0261Egeskov Mill is again milling flo-wer. Visitors are welcome whe-never the sails are turning – that is when flour is being milled. For opening hours, visit www.svend-borgmuseum.dk. Free admission.

EgESkOV SLOT (page 52)Egeskov Gade, Kværndrupwww.egeskov.dkTel (+45) 6227 1016Apr 28 - Sep 30 + Oct 6 + Oct 7 + Oct 13 - Oct 21Wed July 11 - Aug 1 Open until 11pmC from DKK 80, A from DKK 150

LanDET kIRkEgåRDThe grave of Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre.Elvira Madigansvej 39A, Landetwww.landetkirke.dk

VIEBæLTEgåRD SOCIaL WEL-FaRE MuSEuM (page 24)Grubbemøllevej 13, Svendborgwww.svendborgmuseum.dkTel (+45) 6221 0261Open Feb 14 – Apr 29, 10am - 2pm (closed mondays) Open May 1 – Oct 31, 10am - 4pm (closed mondays)C free, A 40 DKK.

guDMEkOngEnS HaLStærkærvej 1, Gudme

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!Den Gamle Smedie! (Blacksmith)

jOHannES jøRgEnSEn’S HOuSEFruestræde 15, Svendborgwww.svendborgbibliotek.dkTel (+45) 6223 5000Open Tue 2pm - 4pmJuly & Aug ; Tue, Wed, Thur 2pm - 4pmDec & Jan : closedFree admission

LunDEBORg PakHuSHavnepladsen 1, Lundeborgwww.svendborgmuseum.dkTel (+45) 6221 0261Open June 15 – Sep 16 Daily 12am-6pmFree admission

naTuRaMa (page 31)Dronningemaen 30, Svendborgwww.naturama.dkTel (+45) 6221 0650Open Jan 14 – Nov 25 Tue - Sun 10am - 4pmDuring school holidays: Mon - Sun 10am - 5pmC free, A (from 18 y) DKK100/120 kr

Sak kunSTBygnIng(exhibition)Vestergade 27-31, Svendborgwww.sak.dkTel (+45) 6222 4470Open Tue - Sun 11am - 4pmC free, A (from 19 Y) DKK 35 kr.

SEHESTED’S aRCHaEOLOgICaL COLLECTIOnBroholmsvej 32, Gudmewww.svendborgmuseum.dkTel (+45) 6221 0261Visit the website or contact Svend-borg Museum for opening hoursC free, A (from 18 y) DKK 25Open for guided tours (visit www.svendborgmuseum.dk)

TaaSIngE SkIPPERHjEM Og FOLkEMInDESaMLIngAlso known as Tåsinge MuseumKirkebakken 1, Bregningewww.taasinge-museum.dkTel (+45) 6222 7144Open June 1 – Aug 31 : Tue-Sun. 10am - 4pmOct 14 & Oct 17: 10am - 3pmC free, A (from 15 y) DKK 40

VaLDEMaRS SLOT (page 32)The Danish Yachting Museum (page 6)The Castle MuseumThe Big Game Trophy museumSlotsalleen 100, Troensewww.valdemarsslot.dkTel (+45) 6222 6106Open: Apr: 1st - 9th plus all weekends May: Tue - SunJune, July & Aug : Mon - SunSep: Tue -SunOct: weekends and autumn half-term (week 42)Opening hours: 10am - 5pm Prices from C DKK45., A DKK85

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The Ambrosius Oak

C U L T U R E F O R E V E R Y O N E

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EVEnTS FLOODIng the town with lifeNo matter when you visit, Svendborg is always buzzing

with different events and activities.

Among the many special events are the International Clown Festival in May and Svendborg Festival Days in August, where the whole town overflows with life, activities and good music of all types. Throughout the year, you can hear live music at the various musical venues in Svendborg and, on top of this, Naturama puts on Thursday concerts especially for children throughout the summer.

The town’s theatre and the civic association’s new, award-winning building offer theatre productions,

concerts and stand-up shows. During the summer, the famous Rattrap Revue (Rottefælde-revy) provides humorous satire in Denmark’s oldest summer theatre ‘The Rattrap’. When the revue group packs up at the end of the season, the Courtyard Theatre (Baggårdsteatret) takes over with heroic and modern plays for both young and old. Alternatively, you can sit back and relax in the town’s modern cinema, which shows many English-language features.

For guaranteed pleasant water-temperatures all year round, visit the local swimming pool. Svendborg’s pool, Svendborg Svømmehal, is centrally located and is the oldest in the region. The Svendborg Svømmeland aqua centre can be found on the out-skirts of the town and features a 62m water slide, a baby pool, a spa, and a 34˚c health pool.

To get a birds-eye view of the whole region, take off on one of the popular pleasure flights. Experienced pilots will show you the beautiful South Fyn landscape and many points of interest from the air. If you have a special request, you may be in luck that he’ll fly you there. And it’s not as expensive as you may think.


Another noteworthy citizen of Svendborg in the early 1900s was sculptor Kai Nielsen. At Kunstbygningen SAK – Svendborg’s centre of arts – you will find approximately 70 Kai Nielsen works in the permanent collection, and his works are unavoidable as you wander round the town. The sculptures and monuments dot-ted around Svendborg are considered the town’s silent citizens, but, though silent, they have many a story to tell. Outside the cinema, you will meet Keld Moseholm’s popular small fat men busy trying to prevent a large stone from defying gravity and flying away. Other sculptures around the town bear testimony to Svendborg’s history as a seafaring town. To find out more about the town’s many sculptures, we recommend a guided tour with our town guide in the summer months.

In South Fyn there are enough galleries to satisfy even the keenest culture aficionados. And no matter whether you take your inspiration from paintings, sculptures or design you’ll find it here. There are even two local glassblowers, and you can visit both of them to learn a bit about their art and perhaps find a great souvenir to take home with you.

When the weather is nice, challenging the family to a round of mini-golf is a must. There are a number of good mini-golf courses across South Fyn, all of which are all very different to play on. You can find mini-golf courses at Valdemars Slot on Tåsinge, at Smørmosen on Thurø, and at Christiansminde beach in Svendborg.

Creative South FynIf you want to visit galleries and exhibitions, South Fyn’s got it all.

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Sak kunSTBygnIng Vestergade 27-31SvendborgTel (+45) 6222 4470 www.sak.dk Tue-Sun 11am-5pm

gETTER kERaMIk Boelsmosevej 15, Oure Tel (+45) 6228 1433 www.getter.dk Åbent medio juni til september og efter aftale

kERaMIkER uLLa SOnnE Sankt Peders Stræde 7 Svendborg Tel (+45) 4588 7916 www.ullasonne.dk Wed-Fri 1pm-5.30pm, Sat 10am-2pm

gLaSMagERnE Vemmenæsvej 10, Tåsinge Tel (+45) 6254 1494 www.glasmagerne.dk Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, summer also Sat-Sun 12am-4pm

gLaSBLæSERIETv. Bente Sonne Brogade 37A Svendborg Tel (+45) 6222 8373www.glasblaeseriet.dk Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm

BIOgRaF SCaLa 1-2-3-4 Centrumpladsen 2 SvendborgTel (+45) 6221 3000www.scala-svendborg.dkCall or order your ticket online

WITHLOVEFROMSvendborg Festdage

Photos from 2011

Program available from May 1 at www.svendborgfestdage.dk

See You August 1 - 5 2012

Shoop &p & wowo w rkshop

SanSankt kt Peder Stræde 7

5700 Svendbodborgrg

tel: +4545 45845 8 7916

www.ullasonne.ddkk

Glasblæserietv/ Bente Sonne

Salig Simons GaardBrogade 37, 5700 Svendborg

tlf: 6222 8373www.glasblaeseriet.dk

Workshop . Shop . Gallery

Ceramics and glass200 meters apart.Th e best crafts in Svendborg can be found in the old Latin Quarter near the ferry quays, where the workshopsof Ulla Sonne (ceramicdesigner) and Bente Sonne(glassblower) are located, only 200 meters apart. In both workshops you can experience some of the fi nest ceramics and glass, the mainemphasis being on uniquely crafted designs in balanced, exciting colours. Each have their own unique style, individual, yet unmistakably drawing their inspiration from mutual sources.

BERGHOLDT • RYTTERHAVEN 5 5700 SVENDBORG

TLF. +45 62 22 22 20 • FAX +45 62 22 20 [email protected]

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Free amusementsBathing jetty with slide

Large children’s playground

Bouncy castle • Beach volleyball

Swingball • Table tennis

Free amusements

Mini GoLF and KiosK dates weekdays weekends28.4 - 8.6 14.00 - 21.00 10.00 - 21.00 9.6 - 12.8 10.00 - 22.00 10.00 - 22.00 13.8 - 2.9 12.00 - 21.00 11.00 - 21.00 3.9 - 16.9 12.00 - 18.00

snacK Bar 4.5 - 8.6 13.00 - 20.00 9.6 - 12.8 12.00 - 22.00 12.00 - 22.00 13.8 - 19.8 14.00 - 20.00 12.00 - 20.0062 20 61 82 www.thuroe-minigolf.dk 20 77 01 35

Mini GoLF and KiosK

62 20 61 82 www.thuroe-minigolf.dk 20 77 01 35

Bathing jetty with slide

Large children’s playground

• Beach volleyball

Swingball • Table tennis

2012

20 -hole course

Hand-formed, creatively

modelled cement course with

fun obstacles.

Ry� ervej 70 · 5700 Svendborg · Tlf.: 6223 5050www.svendborgsvoemmeland.dk

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We off er● 62-metre water slide● Water toys● Water cannon● Current channel● 25 meter pool● Hot water pool etc.● Spa-pool● Café


SVEnDBORg SVøMMEHaL www.svendborgsvoemmeland.dk/centrumpladsen

SVEnDBORg SVøMMELanD www.svendborgsvoemmeland.dk

STaRLIng aIRwww.starlingair.dk

CHRISTIanSMInDE MInIgOLFwww.christiansmindeminigolf.dk

THuRø MInIgOLFwww. thuroe-minigolf.dk

VaLDEMaRS SLOT MInIgOLFwww.valdemarsslot.dk

gORILLaPaRkwww.gorillapark.dk

naTuRaMawww.naturama.dk

M/S HELgEwww.mshelge.dk

nICuS naTuRE www.kajakeventyr.dk

International Clown festival, May 2012

Christiansmindevej 20E(+45) 6222 4010(+45) 4015 1645

www.christiansmindeminigolf.dk

ChristiansmindeMinigolfConcrete mini-golf course with excit-ing obstacles. Close to one of Fyn’s best beaches.Open: April weekends and bank holidaysApr 30 - May 25, 11am-8pmMay 26 - Aug 12, 11am-9.30pmAug 13 - Aug 31, 11am-8pmSep weekends, 11am-6pmLast opening day is Sep 30.

Christiansminde Minigolf


2012JANUAR

8 – 29 january Large Format Exhibition of textiles and ceramics – grand in size and quality SAK Kunstbygning

15 january, Familiy Concert with Hr. Skæg2pm Naturama

25 january Talk by Steff Eilertsen Svendborg Museum

26 january ”Danish Royal navy Command” Maritimt talk , Maritimt Center

FEBRUARY

5 February In the garden of memory– 4 March Falko Behrendt – German artist who, with his graphic art, sculpture and ceramic work, can fill the building and captivate the mind. SAK Kunstbygning

7 – 8 February ørkenens Sønner Svendborg sportshal

8 February Talk by museum director Sarah Smed Vestergaard Svendborg Museum

10 – 11 + ”Op i Revyen” 17 -18 February Svendborg theater

11 - 26 February Half-term activities for children with Gorilla Park Naturama

19 February Familiy Concert with Lydland2pm Naturama

14 – 26 February Half-term activities for children Svendborg Museum

14 February art exhibition by Sys Hindsbo – 30 april Svendborg Museum

18 – 26 February Half-term activities for children and teenagers www.kulturborn.dk

23 February ”The galathea Expedition – The Captain’s Story” Maritimt talk, Maritimt Center

MARCH

11 March The golden Ones – 8 april Group exhibition of renowned Danish artists. SAK Kunstbygning

19 March, Familykoncert with 2pm ’En elefant, en måge og en hare’ Naturama

23 March Corridors of Power Borgerforeningen

25 March archeological walking trip in Sofielund and Tankefuld Svendborg Museum

27 – 28 March Salaam Film Festival www.kulturborn.dk

28 March jan gintberg show Svendborg Theater

28 March Talk by lecturer Lisa M. Villadsen Svendborg Museum

29 March ”We were merely sailing” Maritimt talk, Maritimt center

31 March - Special exhibition: 25 november karen Blixens afrika Naturama APRIL

3 april – 31 May art Exhibition by Svend Wiig Hansen Svendborg Museum

9 april The Manor House Run Valdemars Slot

15 april The Space of Moment – 13 May SAK Kunstbygning

18 april Talk by museum director Maria Rytter Svendborg Museum

25 april Evening opening incl. themed guided tour Svendborg Museum

28 april Cars in Town Svendborg Centrum www.shoppingsvendborg.dk

26 -28 april Litterature festival ”Words over Svendborg”

29 april Dance Days

MAY

12 May Høje Bøge Open air

12 May - 10 june Børnekunstudstilling Naturama

13 May guided tour of Broholm Manor antiquities collection Svendborg Museum

16 May Presentation and guided tour of Rantzausminde Svendborg Museum

17 May – 10 june South Fyn singing festival Choir festival

20 May – 17 june The World on a Platter SAK Kunstbygning

23 May Talk by PhD fellow Inge Mønster-kjær Svendborg Museum


2012

23 May – 14 june anne Hvides gård - historical school exhibition Svendborg Museum

23 – 27 May Clown Festival www.clownfestival.dk

26 – 28 May Lifestyle trade fair Valdemars Slot

30 May Evening opening, incl thermed guided tour Svendborg Museum

JUNE

1 june Exhibition at the welfare museum – 6 august ”100 years of poverty” Svendborg Museum

6 june Talk and guided tour of gl. Hestehauge Svendborg Museum

7 june The Rat Trap Revue – 25 august

9 – 10 june Fyn at Sea – boat show Svendborg Havn

13 june Walking tour of Svendborg harbour Svendborg Museum

13 june guided sailing trip on VIkIng Svendborg Museum

15 june - The dream of a city 16 September – Exhibition at Lundeborg Svendborg Museum

18 june Opera performed by The Danish national Opera

20 june Talk and guided tour of Christiansminde Svendborg Museum

23 – 24 june Culinary South Fyn – Food market Svendborg Centrum

24 june Peter Brandes Exhibition– 12 august SAK Kunstbygning

25 june Day excursion with wooden ships– 10 august www.maritimtcenter.dk

27 june Evening opening incl. guided tour Svendborg Museum

30 june Summer holiday activities – 28 july for children and adults Svendborg Museum

30 june Horror at the Poorhouse Svendborg Museum

JULY

july Music in the Square, Saturdays Svendborg Centrum, www.shoppingcentrum.dk

1 july - 29 july Cool outdoor nature activitiesSundays 1pm Naturama

3 july ”The show is on the other foot” – 19 august Anne Hvides Gård – Svendborg Museum

3 july - 31 july Summertheater for children, Tuesdays 2pm Naturama

5 july, 2pm Familiy Concert with WonderBrazz Naturama

7 – 13 july HCa City games Mini-Olympics, with archery and badminton in Svendborg

8 july guided tour of Broholm Manor antiquities collection Svendborg Museum

12 july, 2pm Family Concert with Thomas Sandberg Naturama

13 – 14 july CRa-S – Handicraft market Svendborg Centrum

kaREn BLIXEn’S aFRICa Special exhibition March 31 – November 25

Karen Blixen spent 18 years on a coffee plantation in Kenya and these years were some of the best in her life. The exhibition focuses on Karen Blixen’s meeting with Africa, her fascination for the animal life, big-game hunting and the attitude towards nature at the time. Through nature, drama, animals and coffee, visitors can experience the atmosphere of Karen Blixen’s Africa.


201219 july, 2pm Family Concert with karen Makupa Naturama

20 – 22 july Handicraft market Maritimt Center

21 and 22 july Lundeborg Iron-age Market, Sat 10am to 6pm, Su 10am - 4pm Tange Å, Lundeborg www.lundeborgjernaldermarked.dk

22 july guided tour of Broholm Manor antiquities collection Svendborg Museum

25 july guided Sailing trip on VIkIng Svendborg Museum

25 july Evening opening incl. guided tour Svendborg Museum

26 july, 2pm Family Concert with ”jeppe & jazzhyænerne” Naturama

Week 30 ”Round Fyn sailing race for heritage ships” www.maritimtcenter.dk

27 july Veteran motorcar race Maritimt Center

28 july Horror at the Poorhouse Svendborg Museum

29 july Sea Challenge Fyn, start Maritimt Center

31 july kids’ Pirate Day Maritimt Center

AUGUST

1 – 5 august Svendborg Festival Days www.svendborgfestdage.dk

2 august Old Market Day Market Square, Svendborg, www.shoppingsvendborg.dk

2 august, 2pm Family Concert with ”Dyr i Drift” Naturama

4 august Sea Challenge Fyn, end Maritimt Center

7 august Photo exhibition at the Welfare – 28 October Museum by Marianne grøndahl Svendborg Museum

9 – 11 august Svendborg Classic Regatta Maritimt Center

15 august Talk and guided tour at Ollerup Svendborg Museum

19 august Brecht/working title – 16 September Exhibition of hospitality and exile of Bertolt Brecht in Svendborg SAK Kunstbygning

22 august Walking tour of Svendborg harbour Svendborg Museum

26 august archipelago day www.oehavetsdag.dk

27 august Svendborg Film Days– 1 September

29 august Evening opening incl. guided tour Svendborg Museum

31 august, Harmonika fest Lundeborg 2012 1 & 2 September

SEPTEMBER

2 September guided tour of Broholm Manor antiquities collection Svendborg Museum

14 September Mick øgendahl Show Svendborg Teater

15 September ”Travalje” rowing Maritimt Center

23 September South Fyn’s artists – 21 October SAK Kunstbygning

South Fyn Food FestivalTaste with attitude!June 23 – 24

Kulinarisk Sydfyn is an open-air food festival for connoisseurs and lovers of good food. Shop for food products produced from the highest quality local ingredients, and sample a wide range of tasty local specialities. In 2010, Kulinarisk Sydfyn was visited by 12,000 guests making it Scandina-via’s largest food festival. www.kulinarisksydfyn.dk


2012Du kan holde dig opdateret om byens mange øvrige kulturtilbud på www.svendborgkultur.dk - men du er også altid velkommen til at spørge på turistbureauet

You can keep yourself up to date about all the other cultural events and activities at www.svendborgkultur.dk – or ask at the tourist office who are always ready to help.

26 September Evening opening incl. guided tour Svendborg Museum

30 September archaeological bus trip to Tåsinge Svendborg Museum

OCTOBER

Fri/Sat Horror nights in October Valdemars Slot

12 – 13 October apple race Maritimt Center

13 – 21 October Half-term activities in Svendborgmunicipality

Week 42 Half-term activities Valdemars Slot

13 - 21 October Efterårsferieaktiviteter Naturama

16 -19 October kORn – half-term activities for children and adults Svendborg Museum

18 – 19 October Flea market for children and adults Svendborg market square www.shoppingsvendborg.dk

28 October ”From Esbjerg to Svendborg”– 18 november SAK Kunstbygning

31 October Halloween in Svendborg – 3 november Svendborg Centrum, www.shoppingsvendborg.dk

NOVEMBER

10 november archives day Svendborg Museum

24 november The islanders are coming – from Skarø og Drejø Maritimt center

24 maritime Center – 25 november Valdemars Slot

24 artists’ Christmas bazaar julebazar – 25 november SAK Kunstbygning

DECEMBER

1 – 2 December Christmas Market at Tåsinge Museum Tåsinge Museum

8 – 9 December Christmas Market at the harbour warehouse Maritimt Center

31 December new year’s Eve event Valdemars Slot

SVEnDBORg FILM DayS August 27 –September 1

Move over Oscar and roll out the red carpet for Svendborg’s own film award – the Svend! The prestigious Svend statuette is Denmark’s only audience-nominated award voted for by cinema-goers from all over Denmark. The award cere-mony takes place during the Svendborg Film Days festival, when the town plays host to a multitude of film activities and events.www.svendborgfilmdage.dk


F U R T H E R A F I E L D

50 FURTHER AFIELD

Explore the rest of delightful Fyn – and the charming islands of Ærø and Langeland! There are lots of experiences to be had just a short hop away from the South Fyn Archipelago. Take the ferry to the charming town of Ærøskøbing on the island of Ærø with its winding cobbled streets. And see the over 1,700 ships in bottles built by ‘Bottle’ Peter at the Flaske-Peters Samling. See more at www.arre.dk

Another delightful island is Langeland. To get there by the scenic route, drive over the islands of Tåsinge and Siø. At the Langelandsfortet fortress at Bagenkop you can experience the Cold War by crawling through the dark bunkers, getting up close to old fighter jets and boarding the Submarine Springeren, which is just as it was when the crew abandoned ship. See more at www.visitlangeland.com

Driving west along the winding roads towards Faaborg you will come across many museums well worth visiting including Faaborg Museum of Art, Faaborg Heritage Museum, The Prison Museum,

Kaleko Mill, and the town’s landmark – The Belfry. The Egeskov Slot castle is one of Denmark’s five-star-rated attractions and an experience for young and old. The castle’s large park is the perfect place for a picnic and the many eateries offer a wealth of culinary delights. Take a tree-top walk, lose yourself in the maze, or rekindle old memories in the museums’ collection of cars, motorbikes and toys. Or send shivers down your spine by visiting the coffin in the cold crypt…See more at www.visitfaaborgmidtfyn.dk

In Odense, the animals at the zoo await! Wandering through the zoo’s South America Park is a particularly special experience ending at the impressive penguin house. In Odense you can also visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen or spend a day in the open-air museum Funen Village.

In Kerteminde live the porpoises Freja, Eigil, Siff and Frigg Amanda. You can visit them at the Fjord&Bælt sea-life centre where you can also touch fish and catch crabs with your bare hands.

DELIgHTFuL Fyn make time to visit the rest of the island

Odense Zoo,

Odense

www.odensezoo.dk

Odense Bys Museum

Odense

www.museum.odense.dk

Fjord- og Bæltcentret,

Kerteminde

www.fjord-baelt.dk

Egeskov Slot,

Kværndrup

www.egeskov.dk

Flaske-Peters Samling,

Ærø

www.arremus.dk

Langelandsfortet,

Bagenkop

www.langelandsfort.dk

Tourist portal

for all Fyn

www.visitfyn.dk

51FURTHER AFIELD

Egeskov is for children and adults alike. Let your children play in Europe’s largest Kompan playground or join them for a walk in the treetops. Dracula in his open stone sarcophagus is a thrill for the whole family. Afterwards Denmark’s most impressive gar-dens and Egeskov’s ten different museums await you – with their aeroplanes, vintage cars and motorcycles, historical emergency vehicles and dolls from a time when your great-grandmother was a little girl. Titania’s Palace is exciting for everyone – experience the most extraordinary doll’s house in the world. To find out much more and to buy tickets please visit www.egeskov.dk

I wish you all a warm welcome at Egeskov! Count Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille

Fabulously good stories

Egeskov Gade 18 · 5772 Kværndrup · Tlf. +45 62 27 10 16

www.egeskov.dk

Open all days from 28th April to 30th September.

DEN FYNSKE LANDSBY THE FUNEN VILLAGESejerskovvej 20 • DK-5260 Odense S

H.C. ANDERSENS HUS HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN MUSEUMBangs Boder 29 • DK-5000 Odense C

[email protected] • Tel. +45 6551 4601

Visit both museums! Get a discount on the 2nd visit.

30%spar • save

Pay a visit to a village from the time of Hans Christian Andersen.

Get the story of the fantastic life of the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen.

52 FURTHER AFIELD

South Fyn has provided the locations for more than 40 Dan-ish feature films, ranging from “The Green Butchers”, “The Sun King”, “Adam’s Apples”, and Golden Globe and Oscar winner, “In a Better World”.The regional film foundation FilmFyn, along with the EU pro-ject North Sea Screen Partners, attracts film production by way of investment in the film projects. And, in recent years, South Fyn has been visited by a long list of well-known actors and directors who have record-

ed their films in and around the South Fyn landscapes.

Most recently, in 2011, the world-renown Danish director, Bille August, recorded his new film “The Passion of Marie” at the Fjellebroen studios and at the Welfare Museum in Svendborg.The two of the popular Danish family films in the “Far til fire” series –‘Back to nature (2011) and ‘Far til fire – at sea’ – have also been filmed in South Fyn. For more information on the films, visit www.filmturist.dk

Follow in the footsteps of the films via your mobile phoneIf you own a smartphone, you can download FilmFyn’s new app. The app lets you find the various film locations in South Fyn, read about the films and watch film clips. Download the app at www.filmturist.dk/app or by scanning this qr-code.

Plan your trip to take in locations from your favourite filmsAt www.filmturist.dk, you can find an overview of the most important filming locations from the many films made in South Fyn. On the website, you can also plan a trip round the area which takes in all the locations from your favourite films.

On the film trail

Vihan de Mel

As the first place in Denmark, visitors to South Fyn can follow in the footsteps of Danish film successes, experience the filming locations, listen to anecdotes about the films and watch or re-watch film clips. The rout also takes in:• Arreskov Slot – where you can experience what it’s like to be trapped in the dungeon, like in the “Far til fire” films.

• Horne Kirke - where Adam (played by actor Ulrich Thomsen) meticu-lously cares for after his apples.• Fåborg Torv - where Thomas Bo Larsen held his extraordinary operatic concert in “When a Man Comes Home”.• Priorensgade – where the cannibalistic couple (Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Mads Mikkelsen) sold their organic meat in “The Green Butchers”.

• The car workshop – where the homemade bomb in “In a Better World” exploded with horrific consequences. • and a look around the privately owned film studios at Fjellebroen.

Bus trips run throughout the summer. Contact Fåborg Tourist office on (+45) 6261 0707 to hear when the next tour leaves. Tickets approx. DKK 150,-.

Get the whole story

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S H O P P I N G A N D D I N I N G

54 SHOPPING AND DINING

Explore the town’s narrow streets and experience the flourish-

ing commercial life. It won’t take you long to discover just why

Svendborg, as the only town in Denmark, is part of the Cittaslow

network.

TakE a STROLL THROugH THE STREETS and experience the atmosphere

Svendborg’s selection of speciality shops keep shoppers coming back again and again. Wander through Brogade, Skattergade and Munkestræde by the station – the town’s oldest streets – and browse through the many small shops. Peep through the gateways and alleys in the town’s buildings and discover the many hidden courtyards that give the town its special atmosphere. Follow

Sankt Peders Stræde down to the harbour where you can take the weight off your feet and watch the proud wooden sailing ships. Amble along the quayside and note the floating harbour master’s office – the only one in Denmark. Immerse yourself in the sailing atmosphere from the floating plat-form in the middle of the harbour.

55SHOPPING AND DINING

South Fyn Food FestivalEach year, Svendborg plays host to Northern Europe’s largest food fair and producers’ market called Kulinarisk Sydfyn (South Fyn Culinary Festival). Here, the motto is “Food with attitude” and in 2010 the market attracted over 12,000 visitors. More than 150 producers set up stalls offering the very best of slow food, organic and local produce – and there are loads of free samples to taste of chocolate, bread, salamis, cheeses, fish, beer and much more. Much of the produce you can taste at the Kulinarisk Sydfyn festival is local produce from around the archipelago. Islanders discovered long ago the importance of focussing on high quality and the special local characteristics. Today they produce everything from honey, apple juice, beer and ice cream to marmalades and spicy gooseberries. That it’s people and not machines that are behind the production process can be tasted. And this gives the island specialities a quite special character fitting perfectly with Svend-borg’s Cittaslow mentality. A selection of this produce is available for purchase at the Pakhusbutikken shop by the Maritime Center. You can also visit the local producers who will be more than pleased to welcome you in.

Hellevgård Farm Shop Most of the produce sold in the shop is home produced at Hellevegård:- Large assortment of seasonal vegetables- Strawberries, raspberries, apples and pears- Cold-pressed rapeseed oil- Delicious apple juice- Homemade preserves etc.- Freshly milled flour- Honey

- Flowers/bouquets

Hellevgård Farm Shop Bjerrebyvej 245700 Svendborg(+45) 6254 1142

Open: Mon-Fri 8am-6pmSat-Sun9am-6pm

www.hellevgaard.dk


konnerup & Co apS | Svendborgvej 399 | 5600 faaborg | tel 62 29 27 25

homemade ChoColate, SpeCialitieS,

giftS and freShlY made iCeCream

Chokolate Shop glimpse chocolate in the making

from our Shop WindoWS, You Can CatCh a glimSe of ChoColate in the making

Inspirational links

Kulinarisk Sydfynwww.kulinarisksydfyn.dk

Maritimt Centerwww.maritimtcenter.dk

Svendborgs latiner Centrewww.latiner.dk

The Island Specialities network www.oespecialiteter.dk


Svendborg

Shopping Svendborg

Follow Svendborg’s heart

Shopping

Svendbor

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- is an association of more than 150 retailers, liberal profession-als and service providers in Svendborg.

- sets requirements for service and work to improve the shopping environment.

- is responsible for arranging a number of events within the town, including Old Market Day, the main flea market and the town’s automobile event.

- Shopping Svendborg has an electronic gift voucher system, which is valid in all of its associated outlets.

- You can find the members of Shopping Svendborg by looking for the heart logo in the member shops and businesses.

Take it easyGive yourself time to wander the charming streets discovering the exciting back courtyards where you’ll find hidden-away eateries and shops. Relax in one of the town’s many cafés by the harbour, overlooking the sound, amid the pulsating street life – when you want to enjoy a coffee or take a bite to eat, the view is up to you! Read more at: www.shopping-svendborg.dk

Visitors come from far and wide to shop in Svendborg. Our South Fyn capital offers all the frills of bigger cities, but here it’s all packaged in surroundings that are second to none. In Svendborg, you’ll find everything your heart desires in the way of jewellery, clothing and shoes for both children and adults, local delicacies, groceries, entertainment, restaurants and cafés.


Åbningstider/Öffnungszeiten/Opening hoursMandag - fredag: 9-20 Lørdag: 8-18

Svendborg Mølmarksvej 185Ringe Bygmestervej 1 Søndag: Første og sidste i hver måned 10-17

Faaborg Banegårdspladsen 10Hver søndag 9-18

Det betaler sig

www.lidl.dk


Restaurant 5Havnepladsen 3a5700 Svendborg(+45) 7218 5555

From May 1 Brogade 1

[email protected]

[email protected] www.vintapperierne.dk

The cuisine of South Fyn has delicacies in abundanceIf you get hungry, retreat into one of the many harbour-front restaurants and cafés, walk back to the town centre, or find a good place to eat outside the town. Many of the town’s restau-rants have adopted the Cittaslow mentality and local delicacies from archipelago fjord shrimps to fresh asparagus and delicious potatoes from the region’s rich soil are in abundance in the cuisine of South Fyn. There’s something for every pallet.

Salig Simons gårdSalig Simons Gård is part of the Cit-taslow movement. We prepare light lunch dishes while you relax.We allow peace and quiet to reign in the old merchant’s house – so one glass of wine rarely suffices. And remember, all our wines and beers are made by highly competent winegrowers and brewers, and most of it is organic

Vintapperiet Brogade 375700 Svendborg(+45) 6222 3448

Open: 11am-5:30pm Fri 11am-6pmSun & Mon Closed

Restaurant5.dkBy the wooden quay, in one of the yellow warehouses, lies this pretty restaurant with space for all comers, where first-class local Fyn produce takes pride of place. We serve unique gourmet menus at reasonable prices. Go to our website to see the menus and special offers.

Hotel ærøBrogade 1, 5700 Svendborg(+45) 6221 0760www.hotel-aeroe.dk

Restaurant Bella ItaliaBrogade 25700 Svendborg(+45) 6222 2455

Restaurant Bella ItaliaGenuine Italian atmosphere. Taste the flavour of Italy in cosy, authentic surroundings.

We serve a wealth of specialities - food and wine - with true Italian culinary passion.

www.bellaitalia-svendborg.dk

Restaurant SvendborgsundHavnepladsen 5 5700 Svendborg(+45) 6221 [email protected]

Restaurant SvendborgsundFamous old Svendborg restaurant offering excellent Danish cuisine. All-round à la carte menus lunch-time and evening - and an exciting wine list. Terrace with a view of the harbour and Svendborg Sound.

jettes DinerKullinggade 15700 Svendborg(+45) 6222 1748

Open from 11:30am

jettes DinerLunches and evening meals. Re-puted for our high quality burgers. Steaks, fish, vegetarian food and great coffee. Cosy café/restaurant … Parisian atmosphere… on the large terrace, too … fun, quality service … close to the harbour and trains.

www.jettesdiner.dk

Welcome to Café Under UretCafé and restaurant at the heart of Svendborg’s atmospheric main street. In and outdoor service from large and varied menu: hot and cold – sweet and savoury.

When you’re off - we’re here!

under uretGerritsgade 505700 Svendborg(+45) 6221 8308www.under-uret.com

jensen’s Bøfhus

You’ll find our charming restaurant right in the heart of Svendborg. Take your pick from tender steaks, buffet-style salad bar, tempting deserts and much more. We also offer a take-away service and have a children’s play area. Pop in – we’re looking forward to welcoming you!

jensen’s Bøfhus Gerritsgade 255700 Svendborg(+45) 6280 0884

Open: 11.30am-10pm Sunday 12am-10pm www.jensens.com

Hotel ærø

The old town hotel on Svendborg harbour has been a symbol of hospitality since 1860 - Danish and organic food at its best.

A synthesis of old-world charm and modern comforts.

60 ACCOMMODATION

GÅ I BYEN PÅ BØRSENVi fester hver eneste weekend til kl. 05 om morgenen. Vi åbner alle 4 barer, så der er plads til såvel unge som ældre!

SPORT Vi viser alle de sportsbegivenheder, I gerne vil se. Er der fodbold, er der dømt fest på Børsen.Er der en kamp du gerne vil se, så giv os et ring!

TAKE AWAY Kig ind & hent vores Take Away kort. Stort set alle retter på vores menukort fåes som Take Away. Specialpris på Take Away Burger.

FROKOSTmENu Alle dage fra 10-17 Menukortet byder på Caféklas-sikere & Byens Bedste Burger.Klassisk dansk frokosttallerken.

AFTENmENu Alle dage fra 17-21 Menukortet byder på favoritter fra vores frokostmenu.Spareribs & Steakretter m. lækkert tilbehør.

mARThA Stedet hvor vi hylder den danske filmklassiker SS Martha.Bevæg dig op af lejderen fra Børsen, og pludselig står du på dækket af Martha. Herfra kan du bevæge dig ind i messen. Fuldstændig som at være der selv, blandt brave danske søfolk. Også adgang for landkrabber

FAcE INN & FAcE TOO Face Inn er vores lille irsk inspirerede Pub med de mange ansigter! En skøn oase med et flot kig til vores smukke glaspyramide. Der må ryges på Face Inn. Face Too er vores selskabslokale, hvor vi hylder den danske TV-serie Matador. Lokalet er udsmykket med billederne fra TV serien og smukke antikke lysekroner. Bestemt et besøg værd.

Gastropub børsen

Vi har Svendborgs største udeservering

Brunch – SandwichPasta – Danske KlassikereByens Bedste Burger...

www.borsenbar.dk · Gerritsgade 31 · +45 62 22 41 41

gastropub Børsen

Gerritsgade 31, 5700 Svendborg(+45) 6222 4141www.borsenbar.dk

gaSTROPuB BøRSEnLunCH MEnu All days 10am-5pmThe menu offers Café classics & Best Burger in Town. Classic Danish lunch dishes.

EVEnIng MEnu All days 5pm-9pmThe menu offers lunch menu favourites. Spareribs & steak dishes & garnises








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gastropub Børsen


FaCE Inn & FaCE TOOFaCE Inn is our little Irish-inspired pub with many faces. An oasis looking out onto our beautiful glass pyramid. Smok-ing permitted.FaCE TOO is our function room which pays homage to Danish TV hit Matador. The walls are covered with pictures from the series and chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Definitely worth a visit.








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gastropub Børsen


MaRTHaThe place where we celebrate the Danish classic film ‘SS Martha’. Move up the ship’s ladder from ‘Børsen’ and you’ll suddenly find yourself in the deck of the good ship Martha. Eat your lunch in the galley. Just like being there yourself among the brave Danish sailors. Landlubbers welcome too!








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Gastropub børsen




gastropub Børsen


OuT In TOWn aT BøRSEn

At Børsen, we party every weekend

until 5am. Four different bars give

room for everyone - both young

and old.

gastropub Børsen


SPORT

We show all the major sporting events you want to watch. Football means party at Børsen.

If there’s a match you want to see, give us a call.

gastropub Børsen


TakE aWay

Drop in and pick up our take-away

menu. Almost all of our dishes can

be bought as take aways.

Special price on Take Away Burger.

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A C C O M M O D A T I O N

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unIQuE PLaCESTO SLEEP only in South Fyn

Sleeping bag under the stars or a soft four-poster bed in a local

manor house? When deciding where to spend the night in South

Fyn, you can choose from campsites, hotels, inns, youth hostels

and over 30 bed & breakfast establishments..

Christiansmindevej 10 · SvendborgTlf + 45 62 21 90 00 · www.christiansminde.dk

e-mail: [email protected]

Enjoy Hotel ChristiansmindeWeekend Getaway – spoil yourself

Coffee, tea, Danish pastry. Cocktail & 3 course menu. A good night’s sleep and brunch buffet

Price per person in a double room from Dkr. 995.- Single room supplement at Dkr. 300.-

Golf Break - green fee to one of the beautiful golf courses nearby

3 course menu, 1 night´s stay & delicious breakfast buffetPrice per person in a double room from Dkr. 1,195.-

Single room supplement at Dkr. 300.- Mini Holiday - All year round we have a special offer of a 3 night´s stay in double room & breakfast buffet Price per person in a double room from Dkr. 1,595.-

Single room supplement per night at Dkr. 200.- Panorama Restaurant with focus on Funen produces

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www.hoteltroense.dk

Hotel ærøBrogade 1, 5700 Svendborg(+45) 6221 [email protected]

Hotel ærøExperience life at Svendborg’s charming and atmospheric hotel located next to the town’s pulsat-ing harbour. Popular restaurant with classic Danish cuisine – new 3-course set menu each month. Rooms with breakfast buffet from Dkk 850,- and Dkk 1025,- (double). Holiday apartment Dkk 1350,-

Hotel GarniToldbodvej 55700 SvendborgHenvendelse til Hotel Svendborg:Tlf.: (+45) 62 21 17 [email protected]

Hotel GarniHotel Garni, som har 18 dobbelt-værelser, er centralt placeret iSvendborg. Der er mulighed forindividuel værelsesbestilling samtleje af hele hotellet.

Enkeltværelse . . . . . fra kr. 600,-Dobbeltværelse . . . . fra kr. 750,-

Åbent:Fredag til søndag året igennemsamt sommerferie og helligdage

Contact Hotel Svendborg:(+45) 62 21 17 [email protected]

Broholm ManorBroholmvej 32, 5884 Gudme(+45) 6225 [email protected]

Broholm Manor

• Hotel and restaurant

• Gourmet breaks

• Courses and conferences

• Event hosting

• Open all year

Some locals open their homes to visitors offering unique stays in private homes – in the middle of town, right by the beach, or at an idyllic farmyard. South Fyn has got it all. Check out the many accommodation options and get inspiration from pictures and descriptions at www.visitsydfyn.dk under Accommodation.

Hotel garniLocated in the centre of Svendborg, the Hotel Garni has 18 double rooms. It is possible to book individual rooms or the entire hotel.

Single room..............from DKK. 625,-Double room............ from DKK 795,-

Free internet

Hotel garniToldbodvej 55700 Svendborg

Open everyday throughout the year-plus summer holidays and bank holidays

Hotel TroenseStrandgade 5, Troense5700 Svendborg(+45) 6222 5412

Open every day 12pm-9.pmLimited opening hours Jan. - Mar.

Hotel TroenseThe Hotel Troense is situated on Tåsinge in the cosy shipmaster’s town of Troense. The hotel has 30 rooms, some of which have a view of Svendborg Sound. Our restaurant offers a large selection of delicious a la carte dishes. Double room DKK 1.005,- per nightSingle room DKK 805,- per night

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15/6 - 12/8 plus weekends

See moreonline

CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWINGOFFERS:5 Exciting days in South Fyn See more on our website.

Price per person DKK 2.245,-

2-day mini-break2 nights, incl. breakfast and 2 dinners (2 + 4 courses)


3-day mini-break3 nights, incl. breakfast and cycle hire


Golf break2 nights incl. breakfast1 dinner (2 courses)2 x green fees (surcharge may apply)


All prices are per person staying in a double room. Single room supplementDKK 200,- per night.

For further information, please contact us.

Holidays in South Fyn

Enjoy theatmosphere at HotelSvendborg

HOTEL SVENDBORGCentrumpladsen 1 · 5700 Svendborg · Telefon 62 21 17 00Fax 62 21 90 12 · [email protected] · www.hotel-svendborg.dk

Prices 2012

Single room: From DKK 995,- DKK 850,-Double room: From DKK 1.195,- DKK 950,-Suite: DKK 1.995,- DKK 1.995,-Extra bed: DKK 200,- DKK 100,-

Vestergade 45 · 5700 Svendborg · Tel. +45 6221 [email protected] · www.danhostel-svendborg.dk

The youth hostel in the centre of Svendborg...easy to find - also for those arriving by public transport. We are only two minutes from the pedestrian street filled with loads of exiting speciality shops and a unique maritime atmosphere.

Price per night: Single room DKK 535,- Double room DKK 680,- 3-bed room DKK 825,- 4-bed room DKK 940,- Prices include bed linen and breakfast

Prices above apply only for holders of a valid Danhostel card (Available for purchase at Danhostel Svendborg.)

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karin Lunde - Bed and Breakfast

[email protected]

& (+45) 4093 1772LundbygaardTørvemosevej 2Tåsinge5700 Svendborg

(+45) 6254 1772

Fax (+45) 6354 0000

Skårupøre Strandvej 74 5881 Skårup(+45) 6223 1320

OpenMarch 23 - October 21 2012

[email protected]

yonder where the roads rounds a bend...…is Åbyskov Strand Camping.We give you• a view of the sea from most of the

site• a sandy beach with bathing jetty• a playground, playing field and

mini-golf course• billiards and table tennis• an Internet hotspot• a mini-market and much more...

åbyskov Strand Camping

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Bøsørevej 165874 Hesselager(+45) 6225 1145

The park and Waterpark are open frommarch 31 - October 21 2012

Bøsøre Strand Feriepark

[email protected]

Bøsøre Strand FerieparkLet a fantastic holiday begin...Find us in the heart of beautiful South Fyn overlooking Langeland and the Great Belt bridge. Named as the best in Northern Europe in 2010.The camp-site is laid out around the beautiful manor house and offers a wealth of facilities. See our great offers at www.bosore.dk

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Sundbrovej 19 5700 Svendborg(+45) 6222 5384

Open:April 1 - September 30 2012

www.62225384.dk

Carlsberg CampingA great place for your family to spend a wonderful holiday. Close to Svend-borg, Valdemars Slot, Egeskov and the entire archipelago. We offer good, modern toilets and showers, play-ground and a 90m2 sandpit, bouncing cushion, etc. We have luxury cabins for hire with toilet and shower. Caravans with awnings.

Carlsberg Camping

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Smørmosevej 7Thurø5700 Svendborg(+45) 6220 5254

Open April 13 - September 9 2012

Thurø Camping FDMFamily site adjacent to sandy beach, bathing jetty with slide and fun mini-golf course. We have new caravans and cabins with shower/toilet. Modern sanitary facilities, big new kitchen, TV lounge, playground, moon cars, bouncing cushions, giant barbeque. All pitches are 100 m2.Ideal for running and walking tripsFree internet

[email protected]

Thurø Camping FDM

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Rantzausmindevej 2155700 Svendborg(+45) 6220 [email protected] from Easter until 1 October.

Rantzausminde Camping

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RantzausmindeBeach CampsiteA small and charming campsite right next to Svendborg Sound offering great views of the many boats sailing by. What we lack in luxury, we more than compensate for with our beautiful country setting and relaxed atmosphere. The campsite is also ideal for kayakers who can sail trips out to the nearby islands.

karin Lunde,Lundbygaard (B&B)Idyllic half-timbered farm with thatched roof and new rooms. Kitch-enette. Situated near Valdemar’s Castle and the golf course.Double rooms from DKK 550 including breakfast. Arrival between 16 and 18.

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In THE EVEnT OF ILLnESS anD EMERgEnCy COnTaCTEmergency number 112Police, tel. 114Emergency Doctor, tel. (+45) 7011 0707

ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY,

SVENDBORG SYGEHUS (hospital)Valdemarsgade 53

BUS TRANSpORT SERVICES Tel. (+45) 6311 2233www.fynbus.dk.Local Busses: Operate in Svendborg and on Thurø and Tåsinge.Regional Buses: Direct bus services from Svendborg to Odense, Nyborg, Fåborg and the Spodsbjerg ferry.Connections in Odense to the other regional Fynbus services.Fynbus, Tel. (+45) 6311 2233, www.fynbus.dk.Timetables and information available at the Tourist Office and the railway station.

EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICEIf you need acute dental treatment outside normal hours:

The dental clinic, Heden 7, 5000 Odense.Tel. (+45) 6542 4551

FERRIESHøjestene (Skarø og Drejø) Tlf. (+45) 6223 3085www.hoejestene.dk

Hjortøboen, Tlf. (+45) 4097 9518www.visitsydfyn.dk ærøfærgerne, Tlf. (+45) 6252 4000www.aeroe.dk

M/S Helge, Tlf. (+45) 6223 3085www.mshelge.dk

LIBRARYSvendborg BibliotekSvinget 1, Svendborg, Tel. (+45) 6223 5000, www.svendborg-bib.dk

pARKINGKeep a look out for parking ticket ma-chines or remember to set your parking disc. If you don’t have a parking disc you can buy one at the Tourist Office.

pHARMACIESSkt. nicolai, Gerritsgade 7, Svendborg, Tel. (+45) 6221 0152

Løve apoteket, Torvet 5, Svendborg, Tel. (+45) 6221 0062

Hesselager apotek, Langgade 5, Hesselager, Tel. (+45) 6225 1003

Vester Skerninge apotek, Fåborgvej 40, Tel. (+45) 6224 1030

TAXATaxa Fyn, SvendborgTel. (+45) 7010 2122

TRAINTrains to Odense with connections to Jutland and Sjælland (Zealand).DSB, Tel. (+45) 7013 1415, www.rejseplanen.dk.

Practical Information

Vindebyøre CampingVindebyørevej 52, DK-5700 Svendborg Tel. (+45) 6222 5425 / (+45) 2172 0913

VINDEBYØRECAMPING- oasen ved Svendborgsund

VINDEBYØRECAMPING- oasen ved Svendborgsund

VINDEBYØRECAMPING- The Oasis at Svendborg Sound

VINDEBYØRECAMPING- die Oase am Svendborgsund

Further informationvindebyoere.dk

Vindebyøre CampingThe Oasis at Svendborg Sound

Open 30.03 – 30.09 2012

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Island excursion to Skarø 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pmSunset excursion 7pm - 9pm 7pm - 9pm 7pm - 9pmIsland excursion to Korshavn 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pmSunset excursion 7pm - 9pm 7pm - 9pmIsland excursion to Strynø 10am - 2pmSunset excursion 7pm - 9pm

Island excursion to Drejø 10am - 2pmSunset excursion 7pm - 9pm

Island excursion to Strynø 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pmSunset excursion 7pm - 9pm 7pm - 9pm

Svendborg

Faaborg

Rudkøbing

Ærøskøbing

Marstal

25 June - 10 August 2012

A South Fyn adventure at seawith the sailing ships Meta and Mjølner

Experience a sailing excursion like in days gone by. Help hoisting the sails, or relax on deck and take in the smell of the ocean spray, the tar and the rigging. Every weekday during the school holidays, the ships sail 4-hour excursions from Svendborg, Fåborg, Langeland and Ærø, dropping anchor at an island nearby. Also, in the evenings, Meta and Mjølner embark on a 2-hour sunset excursion. At all times, you may bring along a picnic to enjoy onboard.

Let the adventures begin....

PRICE: 10am - 2pm: Adult DKK270, Child DKK170 7pm - 9pm: Adult DKK170, Child DKK120

Tickets can be purchased direct at www.maritimtcenter.dk or Sydfyns Turistbureau, tel (+45)6223 5700 and Maritimt Center, Havnepladsen 2 in Svendborg, tel (+45) 6223 3023.

Parties with two children or more may bring one of the chil-dren for free on the excursion.

Scan the code and buy tickets online

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