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Baltic Sea between Faaborg and Svendborg
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Sydfynske Øhav, the South Funen Archipelago, is composed of 55 islands and islets south of the Danish island of Funen, at the mouth of the Baltic Sea. It has a bit more than 20,000 inhabitants. It is one of Denmark's most scenic areas, and should be a top destination of anyone taking the time to explore Denmark outside the capital.
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Drejø Church
Built in 1535, this is likely the only Danish church built before Denmark's reformation, which has never had a Catholic priest - though it was built under tragic circumstances, when two Baptist parties drowned when their boat capsized, en route to their church on another island.
The oldest farmhouse on the island dating back to at least 1535, there is a small museum, a café and a small store in the building.
Avernakø Church
The local church is more than 350 years old, but has been altered several times, not until 1876 did it get its current bell-tower. In 1685 local farmers discovered bronze age 6 gold pans, now on display in the national museum in Copenhagen, but replicas are stored inside the church.
Church
The village church dates back to the reformation, and is built of massive fieldstones. The circular cemetery is unique in the country, and quite beautiful.
The Bell Stone
A dolmen chamber in a grove up on a high hill dating to 3500–3100 BC, It takes its name from the fact that if you hit the upper stone in the right places you will hear a bell-like sound - and according to legend, your wish will come true.
Odd collection of items brought home by seafarers on the island, initiated by an old sailor and his wife. At just 20 m², it's rather small, but still packed with all sorts of small things from all over the world. The owners are happy to show people around in Danish, German or English.
A well-kept half-timbered farm house from 1873, well-preserved clog-shop to boot. The building is inhabited though, so don't waltz in unannounced.
A café which serves hot and cold drinks, as well as food if you remember to pre-order. Also a small store with home-made ice cream and other local delicacies.
Cafe with its own smokehouse, translates to excellent fish. Also has occasional outdoor barbeques, and freshly made sandwiches. If you plan to eat here it's a good idea to pre-order,
Traditional Danish inn with traditional Danish fare. Like many other places in the area, it's a good idea to call ahead to make sure the place is open.
Grocery store, bike hire, Harbour Café & Grill.
Holiday home
Rents out a beautiful old house as a vacation home on the island of Birkholm. Available from 16 May until 15 September. Check whether still available.
Rents out two apartments in a beautiful old half timbered farmhouse with a pretty garden, sea kayaks available to lent
Kid-friendly camping ground in old apple orchard where you can either set up your tent or install yourself in one of their cabins. It's by the shore, so you can wake up to grand views over the island sea. Has a small kiosk for sundries.
Campingground
A primitive camping ground near the harbour, 300 m from a sandy beach. There is a rolling toilet, bonfire and grill with table seating nearby as well as a large playground for the kids. There is also a communal hall fitted into an old stable with a kitchen, but you need to bring your own utensils.
Tåsinge, Langeland and a few of the smaller islands are connected with bridges, but to most of the islands transportation is done with tiny ferries ploughing through the island sea several times per day.
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The archipelago trail (Danish: Øhavsstien) is a 220-km hiking trail connected by ferries that circles the entire area.
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