Out and about around Ærø

OUT AND ABOUT

AROUND ÆRØ

ERIKS HALE IN MARSTAL

EXPERIENCE ÆRØ FROM THE AIR Starling Air organises flights over Ærø and the surrounding area . Experience Ærø in its entirety, taking in its colourful rapeseed fields and magnificent stretches of countryside at the same time . It is an impressive sight! Starling Air is based at Ærø Airstrip (EKAE), which was originally established in 1960, making it one of the oldest airstrips in Denmark .

The international airstrip links Ærø to the whole of Europe and welcomes a large number of guest aircraft in the summer months . The airstrip has two grass runways (789 metres) and is located at Gråsten Nor, midway between Ærøskøbing and Marstal . For additional information about sightseeing flights and Ærø Airstrip, see starling .dk .

VISIT BIRKHOLM, ÆRØ’S “LITTLE BROTHER” Birkholm is one of the smallest inhabited Danish islands, and it is part of the Municipality of Ærø . There are actually more houses than residents on Birkholm . Several of the houses, which are holiday homes today, are owned by people who live in other parts of Denmark and spend a good deal of time looking after them . A small, loyal group of residents who were born and raised on the island are devoted to keeping the old traditions alive and take pride in ensuring that everything is intact in summer and winter alike . There are no eateries on Birkholm, but there is a small self-service shop and a marina, as well as countryside that is perfect for hiking, and a number of great fishing spots . To find out more about Birkholm and the options for trips to the little island, see visitaeroe .com/birkholm .

GO SAILING From Ærø Boat Charter, you can rent a boat – with or without a captain – and go island hopping in the South Funen Archipelago . For example, you can take a trip to the island of Drejø and spend the night in a shelter, or go exploring in the unspoiled countryside of Hjortø . To find out more, visit aeroeboatcharter .com .