The 5700 Summer Is Buzzing

For many, Svendborg is known for the special vibe they feel when you move through the streets and alleyways and sense the excitement in the air.

Svendborg and the South Fyn Archipelago is home to around 30 festivals, and each year sees a new festival popping up – the latest being the fantastic Dansktopfestival presenting Danish schlager music at the beach at Christiansminde.

Some of the festivals are aimed at a wide audience, such as the music festival Hansted Live and the film festival SVEND. The latter practically takes over town with open-air screenings, talks, and a big outdoor award show covered by the national media and visited by acclaimed actors and actresses. Another big event is Silverrudder, the world’s largest single-handed boat race, with more than 400 participants. The race starts and finishes in Svendborg when summer turns to autumn and the wind begins to bite.

The smaller festivals are thriving as well. And whereas some festivals continue to grow each year, others wish to stay small, such as the scenic Skarø music festival, whose organisers decided to reduce the number of tickets in order to remain small and cosy.

Read more about the many festivals at visitsvendborg.com