Location: Svendborg
Top Things to do in Svendborg
The 10 Best Museums in Svendborg, Funen and Islands
Svendborg (Danish: [ˈsvɛnbɒːˀ]) is a town on the island of Funen in south-central Denmark, and the seat of Svendborg Municipality. With a population of 26,672 (1 January 2014), Svendborg is Funen's second largest city. In 2000 Svendborg was declared "Town of the year" in Denmark, and in 2003 it celebrated its 750th anniversary as a market town. By road, Svendborg is located 195 kilometres (121 mi) southwest of Copenhagen, 183 kilometres (114 mi) south of Aarhus, 44.2 kilometres (27.5 mi) south of Odense, and 28.5 kilometres (17.7 mi) east of Faaborg.
Restaurants in Svendborg
1. Gallery DGV
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By IntrepidHector - Lolland, Denmark
Even if you aren't - but especially if you are - interested in high class contemporary art, enjoy the walk from Svendborg along the waterfront to this stunning white 'palace' of a gallery. A totally rebuilt house originally intended for guests of the rich industrialists who lived in an equally stunning house next door. Light streams in through the generous windows, the art has more than enough space to look fantastic in, there are balconies to sit and enjoy the sun and the views on. It really is one of the most beautiful private galleries we have ever visited.
2. Gammel Elmegaard
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Naturama
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
The red deer bellows. There is lightning. The bear wants to be cuddled. Get close to the animals while lighting, sounds and films change the atmosphere in the room. Tasks and information about the animals in English. SPIDERS: Special exhibition with live spiders and fun activities.
Reviewed By robinsQ3134BV - Farnborough, United Kingdom
This place is great for both adults and kids. Our 2 year old son has been here a couple of times now when we return to visit family in Denmark and he always rushes around pointing at the animals shouting their names with excitement. The long spiralling ramp and long stairs make it easy for him to navigate between levels too.
4. Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
The Welfare Museum is housed in Svendborg's old Poorhouse, a unique set of buildings showcasing an important period in Denmark's welfare history. Doors open into a world that up to now has been hidden from most of us. Here, we learn some of the stories surrounding the many people who lived on the dark side of society: the poor, the sick and the homeless who lived here, whether briefly or long-term, during the 102 years when the Poorhouse operated. Traces of the hardness of their lives are everywhere. The Welfare Museum conveys to the visitor a feeling of the past that creeps under the skin.
Reviewed By joshformentera - Copenhagen, Denmark
Visited Svendborg last week of July 2020 and came to see the museum with my 12 year old daughter and I was surprised how big the welfare museum was. This is great place to experienced to discover how the welfare state Denmark treated the poorest up until 1974. The museum was very interesting how this place kept so well and allowed to show the world to gives a glimpse of an understanding of how life must have been with the poor people way back then. If you visit Svendborg and see other interesting place include Danmark's Forsorgmuseum as part of your itinerary because it is worth visiting and to learn the history in the past of the place.
5. Keramiker Ulla Sonne
6. Tasinge Museum
7. Valdemars Slot
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4.0 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By GlobeTrotterChicago - Palos Park, United States
If you are in Svendborg, don’t miss the opportunity to head out to the island of Tasinge and take in Valdemar’s Castle. It is still privately owned and not only interesting, but beautiful. If you are into gaming trophies, check out the attic museum. The castle is expensive, but I would recommend it!
8. Kunstbygningen Sak
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
9. Danmarks Museum for Lystsejlads
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By joshformentera - Copenhagen, Denmark
Beautiful Sea-sailing museum located at the pier in Svendborg. Interesting to know more about the previous owners of those yacht inside the museum. I really enjoyed watching those beautiful old shiny yacht and it was very interesting. There are many collections of yacht that belongs to prominent people in the past both from Denmark and and from other countries. Worth a visit and its free entrance but donation is optional. The museum has 130 vessels - everything from small dinghies and classic kayaks to historic boats such as. The starboat Leise, which sailed with the Olympic flame or Denmark's smallest pointed gates "Bette Ole" at just 4 meters.
10. Storms Hjoerne
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
