Funen and the Central Islands: Places to Explore

The island of Ærø, where country roads wind through fertile fields, is aptly called the Jewel of the Archipelago. About 27 km (16 mi) southeast of Søby on the island's north coast, the... Read more

Like most visitors, you should begin your tour of Funen in Nyborg, a 13th-century town that was Denmark's capital during the Middle Ages.... Read more

It's no coincidence that Odense, the capital of Funen and third-largest city in Denmark, is reminiscent of a storybook village—much of its charm is built upon the legend of its most famous son, author... Read more

Svendborg is Funen's second-largest town and one of the country's most important cruise harbors. It celebrates its eight-centuries-old maritime traditions every July, when old Danish wooden ships congregate... Read more

Tåsinge Island is known for its local 19th-century drama involving Elvira Madigan and her married Swedish lover, Sixten Sparre. The drama is featured in the 1967 Swedish film Elvira Madigan. Preferring... Read more