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©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd Funen Odense........................... 160 Kerteminde.....................170 Ladbyskibet & Vikingemuseet Ladby.....172 Egeskov Slot...................172 Faaborg...........................173 Svendborg.......................176 Tåsinge........................... 180 Langeland....................... 181 Rudkøbing...................... 182 Northern Langeland...... 183 Southern Langeland...... 184 Ærø................................. 185 Ærøskøbing.................... 186 Marstal........................... 188 Søby............................... 189 Best Places to Eat »» Simoncini (p167) »» Restaurant Rudolf Mathis (p171) »» Munkebo Kro (p171) »» Skovsgaard Café (p185) »» Restaurant Edith (p189) Best Places to Stay »» Pension Vestergade 44 (p187) »» Hotel Ærø (p178) »» Rødkærgard »» First B&B (p171) Hotel Grand (p164) Why Go? Funen (Fyn) is a microcosm of the best of Denmark. Thatched farmhouses, picture-book coastal towns and Renaissance castles dot the island’s patchwork quilt of fields and woods. Its cultural and commercial centre is Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace, Odense. You can’t miss the references to the author – sculptured trolls lounge on street corners, duckling-and-swan mobiles dangle in shop windows, lights at pedestrian crossings feature Andersen in silhouette. Odense offers plenty for families besides fairy tales: old steam engines, a first-rate zoo, imposing churches, art galleries and open-air museums. The region’s castles include the Renaissance masterpiece Egeskov Slot. At Ladby, you’ll find Denmark’s only Viking ship grave. It’s immensely pleasurable to hop between Funen’s 90 islands. The loveliest is Ærø, with historic seafaring towns, although Langeland has its own unusual attractions, including Langelandsfort, a Cold War military installation. When to Go As elsewhere in Denmark, Funen really comes alive in the summer months. Odense hosts most of its festivals and cultural events from May to mid-August. Yachties descend on Funen’s southern harbours from July onward, giving these towns an especially festive air. Foodies will eat well year-round, although the local bounty from nearby farms and woods is at its best in early autumn. Æbelø 20 km 12 miles Fyns Hoved Korshavn e o r S t JUTLAND Hindsholm 162 Mårhøj Bogense 327 Søndersø 161 303 Seden 329 Langeskov Odense Vissenbjerg Bellinge 313 Ullerslev E20 301 Bågo Assens 335 168 43 328 JUTLAND Knudshoved 9 FUNEN Ørbæk 323 Ringe 8 Hårby 163 Lundeborg 329 Korinth Lohals Svanninge Bakker B Bøjden æ Faaborg Bjørnø Lyø 305 Landet Skjoldnæs Fyr TÅSINGE Drejø 8 Sønderborg Tranekær d Fynshav Hjortø Søby Rudkøbing Strynø Mommark Marstal Store Rise Ristinge Marstal Bugt Langelandsfort Gelting 9 Spodsbjerg LANGELAND Ærøskøbing ÆRØ Su n ALS 41 Thurø Troense Valdemars Slot Avernakø Skarø Bregninge Funen Nordborg Svendborg 44 l t Siø e l l L i Kværndrup Egeskov Slot Helnæs To Copenhagen (90km) Nyborg 315 Årslev Glamsbjerg Årø Kerteminde Ladby 165 Bullerup Korup E20 Årup Brandsø Munkebo Stige lt Nørre Åby Måle s bæ Middelfart Romsø Viby l t Odense Fjord Bæ Otterup 311 317 Båring Lindelse Humble nd Strib ela Fredericia E20 1 59 0 0 Lang To Århus (74km) Bagenkop GERMANY Funen Highlights 1 Cut loose at Egeskov Slot (p172), a splendid moatencircled Renaissance castle with a garden full of mazes, museums and marvels 2 Explore the fairy-tale world of Hans Christian Andersen in Odense, at the excellent HC Andersens Hus (p160) museum and the children’s cultural centre Fyrtøjet (p160) undulating country lanes perfect for cycling 3 Visit Denmark’s only Viking Age ship grave, Vikingemuseet Ladby (p172), last resting place of a 10thcentury chieftain 5 Don camouflage and descend into the bunkers and battleships at Langelandsfort (p184) 4 Sail away to one of the country’s friendliest islands, gorgeous Ærø (p185), with 6 Be part of the lively nightlife scene in Odense (p168)
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