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Where is Funen located?
- Funen is an island in Denmark, known for its charming coastal towns and rich history.
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What makes Funen special?
- The island offers picture-book coastal towns, grand Renaissance castles, rolling woodlands, open fields, and traditional thatched farmhouses.
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What outdoor activities can visitors enjoy on Funen?
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Visitors can experience the island’s exquisite natural surroundings through:
- Biking along scenic trails.
- Hiking through rolling woodlands.
- Kayaking in the island’s waterways.
- Boating along the picturesque coast.
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Visitors can experience the island’s exquisite natural surroundings through:
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1. Aebelo
Aebelo is a deserted Danish island that is situated just off of Funen’s north coast. This beautiful island covers a natural area of about 2.09 kilometers-squared. The island only has two inhabitants during the summer months, and is uninhabited during the winter months. Kaj Dindler owned the island between the years of 1938 and 1943. The island offers outstanding scenery, pristine beaches, lush forests, and gorgeous plains – where visitors may see deer and muflons. Visitors should bring binoculars, as there are many opportunities for wildlife and bird viewing. Breeding owls have been seen, majestic sea eagles, and many other bird and animal species. The island also provides fantastic fishing locations all around its shores.
Aebelo Road, Aebelo Island, Funen, Denmark, Phone: +45-64-81-20-44
2. Arkaden Food Market
The Arkaden Food Market is a must-visit food experience when visiting the small nation of Denmark. In years past, Arkaden “The Arcade” was a place filled with party-people of all ages; as of 2018, it has become a place filled with a variety of closely packed booths that offer gastronomic experiences from all over the world. With 22 stalls positioned side by side, visitors can enjoy food experiences from both near and far, one after the other. The market offers everything from the traditional Scandinavian meals to the hard-to-get foreign delicacies. Visitors will also have their choice of specialty beverage bars that offer freshly ground coffee, cocktails, wine, and craft beer.
68 Vestergade, Odense, Denmark, Phone: +45-31-76-73-52
3. Avernako
Avernako is a picturesque Danish island that is located just south of the island of Funen. It covers a surface area of approximately six-kilometers-squared, and has nearly 100 inhabitants. Originally the island of Avernako was two different islands, “Avernak” and “Korshavn.” In the year of 1937, the islands were linked by a man-made dam named “Drejet,” having to do with its peculiar shape. The best way for exploring the Avernako is either by bike or foot, giving visitors the best chance of taking in all of the island’s nature and beauty. The island features a number of sandy beaches for visitors to spend a relaxing day on; there also several excellent fishing locations to explore.
1 Hovedvejen, Faaborg, Denmark, Phone: +45-40-10-99-90
4. Danish Railway Museum
The Danish Railway Museum is Denmark’s national railway museum, located in the vibrant city of Odense. Established in 1975, the museum is situated within an old engine shed, near the city’s primary railway station. The museum is recognized as Scandinavia’s largest railway museum. There are several fascinating exhibitions that bring Denmark’s railway history to life with artifacts and staged scenes, like the 21 Tracks of Railway History, The Orange Rail-car Mover and the Olsen Gang, and H.C. Anderson and the Iron Horse. There are a few other exhibitions that are not to be missed, such as the Children’s Railway Station, Danish Railway Ferries, and Royal Trips.
24 Dannebrogsgade, Odense, Denmark, Phone: +45-66-13-66-30
5. Dinos Legeland
Dinos Legeland is a fun and exciting amusement park for children, located on Norrebrogade in Fredericia, Denmark. Kids can take a trip back through time, long ago when dinosaurs ruled the world; they can check out the different replica species that have been set up all around the interior, including Velociraptors, a Brachiosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Spinosaurus, and Triceratops. Kids will have numerous recreational areas to choose from, like an area with several different slides, a large trampoline section, plastic ball shooters, bumper carts, a climbing area, and much more. Parents will have the opportunity grab a hot cup of coffee and jump on the wireless network in the café while the children play.
121 Norrebrogade, Fredericia, Denmark, Phone: +45-75-92-20-10
6. Egeskov Castle
Egeskov Castle is a beautiful piece of architecture that is located in Kvaerndrup, on the southern part of Funen Island in Denmark. The castle represents one of Europe’s most well-preserved Renaissance water castles. There are numerous collections and exhibitions for visitors to explore once they’re inside the castle, such as The Falck Museum, the New PUCH Exhibition, Grocery Museum, Motorcycles, The Old Media, Veteran Museum, and Bikes over Time. The Fashion Exhibition gives visitors a glimpse into what the fashion trends were like during the 1850 to 1900 time period. Visitors will definitely want to take the opportunity to explore the grounds around the castle’s exterior, as they’re perfectly manicured, and feature a number of breathtakingly-beautiful gardens.
18 Egeskov Gade, Kvaerndrup, Denmark, Phone: +45-62-27-10-16
7. Faaborg Museum
Faaborg Museum is a renowned art museum that is situated along Gronnegade in Faaborg, Denmark. The museum was closely connected with the influential artists’ colony that had emerged within the town in the late 1800s. Mads Rasmussen was the original founder of the museum, using his success from food-production factories to finance the curation of the collection. Visitors will see beautiful works of art by popular Funen painters like Fritz Syberg, Peter Hansen, and Johannes Larsen. There are several fun family activities around the museum for visitors to enjoy, including an Art Treasure Hunt, Art Kits for creating the next masterpiece, and Mazes to get lost in.
75 Gronnegade, Faaborg, Denmark, Phone: +45-62-61-06-45
8. Fjord&Baelt
Fjord&Baelt is a museum that has combined its efforts to serve as both a research institution and tourist attraction in Kerteminde, Denmark. The center’s purpose is to, through school activities and services, research, and exhibitions, convey what life is like within the surrounding Danish waters. The main attraction is Freja, a harbor porpoise that’s been trained by the museum’s staff to participate in a variety of experiments for scientific and behavioral research. The museum features several exhibitions that cover different elements of marine life and history for visitors to explore. The underwater tunnel add another exciting element for visitors, giving them a unique underwater perspective without all of the hassle of diving gear (and cold water).
1 Margrethes Place, Kerteminde, Denmark, Phone: +45-65-32-42-00
9. Flea Market on Odense Harbour
The Flea Market on Odense Harbour is a must visit for anyone visiting Funen, Denmark for the first time. The market kicks off in the last portion of March, and lasts until almost the end of October. The harbor gets jam-packed with vendors trying to sell their secondhand artifacts and items, while patrons push through from one stall to the next, trying to find that perfect gift for a friend or family member. It is the largest outdoor flea market in the area, and visitors will find plenty of booths to look through for the six hours they are open.
1 Londongade, Odense, Denmark, Phone: +45-26-15-24-62
10. Hans Christian Andersen Museum
Hans Christian Andersen Museum is a popular museum in Odense, Denmark that is dedicated to the famous author, Hans Christian Andersen. The museum is situated within the building that is thought to be his birthplace, a cozy yellow house at the corner of Bangs Boder and Hans Jensens in the city’s Old Town. The museum also features the works of Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen; old coins and medals; an archaeological collection; and historic photos taken of the city of Odense. Through exhibitions, visitors will have the opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse into the history, research, and conservation being done in the area.
45 Hans Jensens Straede, Odense, Denmark, Phone: +45-65-51-46-01
Plan Your Trip
Table of Contents:
- 1. Aebelo
- 2. Arkaden Food Market
- 3. Avernako
- 4. Danish Railway Museum
- 5. Dinos Legeland
- 6. Egeskov Castle
- 7. Faaborg Museum
- 8. Fjord&Baelt
- 9. Flea Market on Odense Harbour
- 10. Hans Christian Andersen Museum