Top Things to do in Funen and Islands
Top Restaurants in Funen and Islands
Top 10 Things to do in Funen and Islands, Denmark
This region is home to 700 miles of coastline and 90 islands, including Fyn, the third largest island in Denmark. Also known as "Funen," this attractive island of thatched farmhouses, myriad beaches, forests, beaches and grassland offers gorgeous Kattegat and Baltic views. The most popular spot is quirky Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, but don't miss Ladby's Viking ship grave, where the remains of a 72-foot longship, burial site of a 10th-century Viking chieftain, have been excavated.
Restaurants in Funen and Islands
1. Egeskov Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By ShanOC - Grand Forks, North Dakota
Egekov Castle is like stepping into the pages of a fairy tale. This castle and castle grounds have been well kept and looked after. Every step brought a new an exciting experience. We easily spent may hours touring the castle and enjoying the surrounding area. The keepers of this area have prepared many things for their guests to enjoy, Learn to walk on stilts, try your best at navigating the maze, take a walk though the rose garden, check out the high ropes course, be sure to also take in the museums on the property, There is something here for everyone. For me... I was all about the castle. it was fascinating and beautiful. I am very glad that I had the time to spend here and take everything in with my Danish family.
2. Aero Island
Overall Ratings
5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By Peter M - Cold Lake, Canada
This is definitely a hidden gem. We tied up in Aeroskobing Haven to weather out a storm. Lucky for us the tide went out and we spent an extra day. Fantastic walks thru town on cobblestone streets. The people were so friendly and nice to strangers. Hope to go back there again.
3. The Funen Village
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4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By Davo60 - Sydney, Australia
By combining this visit with Hans Christian Andersen museum, you can get 30% discount. The 110 bus from The Central Station drops yiu right at the door (zone 1 ticket) and picks you up again in the other side of the road. A great day out. We spent five hours here! It's a wonderful hands-on experience learning about life in Denmark in 18th century. Meet the animals, play some games, eat at the inn or take a picnic. To think that all these buildings were brought to this place from around the country and re-erected here. And it's great for children, too.
4. Odense ZOO
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4.5 based on 636 reviews
Odense ZOO has been elected the best zoo in Europe. We prioritize the well-being of the animals and try to give the animals as natural surroundings within their cages as possible, to increase the quality of their life as well as to give our visitors the experience of seeing the animals as close to their natural invironments as possible.
Reviewed By nijarus
Would not say its the best zoo in europe...the enclosure for the zebras and giraffes is pathetic... given how much roaming these animals do in the wild...this zoo offers them a shoe box. There are lots of animals that look well kept.
5. CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Visit "CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark" and enjoy the finest ceramic arts and crafts ranging from a 235 year old plate in the Royal Copenhagen porcelain collection to the experimental work of contemporary artist. The museum has recently been transformed from a small museum located in a beautiful old villa to also include a spacious, modern building.This new building offers 1,500 square meters situated both above and below ground level. The ceramic art is literally surrounded by its own material, clay.
Reviewed By Birte L - Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
An impressive collection of ceramics and China including the treasury: the collection of China from the Royal China Factory, Bing & Grøndahl and Aluminia set in beautiful surroundings in the new extension to Grimmerhus. There is also a good cafe ans shop and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The surroundings with view of the two Littlebelt bringes is magnificient.
6. Marstal Sofartsmuseum
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By JacobViero - Gothenburg, Sweden
Not too far away in History Marstal was a power center for Danish and European commercial freight shipping. Schooners and later small powered freighters carried cargo all over the world.
Bringing things to modelsize often helps understanding, and the fact that this shipping adventure originates from a mere 4000 population town certainly makes the story almost model size and very interesting. Really interesting actually! The fact that the people responsible for this fine museum seems to love their jobs and are very skilled and informative made this visit very appreciated.
Naturally the museum shows much more than shipping: the area's development from stone age, folklore from past centuries and much more.
If in Marstal where things seems to otherwise stall or move slowly, one should definitely spend a few hours on this fine museum.
7. Museum Langelandsfort
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Me_n_my_rucksack - Yorkshire, United Kingdom
This attraction was one of the main reasons we came to this part of Denmark, and it certainly didn't let us down.
The museum is baesd in what was a Cold War Danish coastal artillery battery. 4 Coastal guns, a command bunker and some anti aircraft artillery comprised the unit and it's all still here. The control bunker is as it was in the cold war - not the largest or deepest bunker it is nonetheless atmospheric with a lot of electronic equipment (Concidering the Fort was in use up to the 90s some very dated for that time).
There are 4 guns - a couple of which one can clamber on and go into their own crew bunkers which are fascinating in their own right.
A real highlight is a Cold War Submarine visitors can walk through (Suoer stuff). In a couple of nissen huts there are 2 Jet Fighters - a MiG 23 of the Polish Air Force and a SAAB Drakken.
There is an old Ammunition Bunker with a display on Cold War Politics and Civil Defence and a bunker housing electrical supply for the site.
All this and a really nice little shop selling souveniers, Ice Creams etc etc etc and very friendly staff. We spent 3 very enjoyable hours here and it was only the place closing that meant we left - could have spent 4 or 5. Brilliant Attraction.
8. Hans Christian Andersen Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 587 reviews
Reviewed By JKS55 - Andover, Massachusetts
This museum let's you discover what an amazing author Hans Christian Anderson was. I only thought of him as an author of fairy tales, but you'll discover that he was much more and about his unhappy and trying life. The modern museum has attached to it the home where it is believed he was born. He didn't divulge much about his poor circumstances. Be sure to watch the introductory film that is shown in various languages. Most if not all explanations are in Danish and English. Well worth a visit.
9. Johannes Larsen Museet
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Visit the artist Johannes Larsen's home. It stands today just as it did in Larsen's and his fellow Funish Painters' heyday in the early 20th century. Visit the house, the workshop, the winter garden and the Gardens. See changing Exhibitions of both newer and older art in the modern exhibition buildings.
Reviewed By xyz081 - Belfast, United Kingdom
The gallery itself is really lovely. The elegant spaces were filled with light. I was however disappointed by the paintings. I think they would have benefitted from some editing. There were some excellent works, but too many that should have stayed un shown, and were probably not intended for public view anyway. He did seem to draw artists to Keterminde with a great deal of personal charisma.
The mill, still in working order was very interesting.
The garden too is lovely. It is worth a visit.
10. Valdemars Slot
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4 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By thewilderness2016 - Svendborg, Denmark
You can't really beat a wander around a Danish castle, in the rain, on a slightly cold day, when you can't really decide what else to do.
But it is a pretty castle, the house is nice enough, the grounds are pretty and the view across the sund is quite spectacular. If you have time take a wander down to the forest and a walk down to one of the other Beaches.
One word of warning, make sure there isn't a special event on when you intend to visit or you won't even get onto site without parting with a lot of money!
