Fåborg

The small town of Fåborg on the Danish island of Funen is said to be not only idyllic, but also beautiful to look at. Fåborg is located in the south of Funen, right on the Baltic Sea. The town charms visitors both as a small town and as a seaside resort on the Baltic, and runs a lively ferry service to the islands off the coast of Funen.

Fåborg itself captivates with its pretty houses and quiet, sometimes romantic lanes. The venerable old town centre takes centre stage and tells stories of seafaring, of an unhappy love affair involving Danish national poet Hans Christian Andersen, and even delights visitors with ghost stories. Anyone renting a holiday apartment in Fåborg during the peak season will encounter the old night watchman, both for these reasons and, of course, as a tourist attraction. He makes his rounds, telling stories that range from amusing to spooky. One of Fåborg’s main daytime attractions is Den Gamle Gaard, an old farmstead that also houses the town museum and offers wonderful views from its bell tower. The Ymer Fountain is spectacular and even made headlines around the world in 1913. It depicts the creation of the world by a giant who was suckled by a cow. A little way outside town, Denmark’s oldest watermill is another of Funen’s attractions. Fåborg also has the only surviving town gate in all of Denmark.

But what would Fåborg be without its beaches, without the Baltic Sea? Despite its ferry traffic, Fåborg has an unspoilt beach. At first glance the beach seems rather small, but a park with grassy areas for sunbathing lies right beside it. And there’s no need to gaze wistfully after the ferries sailing across the Baltic from Fåborg—you can take one yourself to the islands off Funen and enjoy them as a truly unique day-trip destination.