Archipelago

Life with Sails and Knots

A world-class archipelago, proud island societies with 1000-year-old legends, spectacular coastal landscapes, well-equipped harbours and culinary experiences that are bound to create fond memories for any crew – this is what awaits you when you go sailing in the South Fyn Archipelago.

The Most Beautiful Trip

Many different trips compete for the title of ‘the most beautiful’ in the South Fyn Archipelago. Svendborgsund strait on either side of Svendborg is a nice choice, and so is the trip from Faaborg, passing Bjørnø and Dyreborg, rounding Horne Næs, before arriving at Falsled inside the bay of Helnæs. The route from Ærøskøbing to Rudkøbing, past Birkholm, and perhaps with a stop at Marstal or Strynø, is another that you simply have to experience.

Diverse Harbours

The South Fyn Archipelago has small, cosy harbours as well as larger ones with industrial buildings, shipyards, ferries, fishing vessels, old schooners, and lots of activities. Most of the harbours in the archipelago are located close to the centre of their respective towns and within walking distance to eateries and grocery shops. The larger harbours at Ærøskøbing, Rudkøbing, Svendborg, Faaborg, and Marstal are among the most charming in Denmark.

A common feature of the archipelago harbours is that they have maintained their original functions to this day. There are no large-scale marinas surrounded by promenades and tall office buildings. At the archipelago harbours, you can still hear the sounds of two-stroke engines and screeching gulls, and you still have to look out for tar and fish scales when you sit down to enjoy a beer at the quay.

Whether your preferred evening includes white wine on the deck or a game of cards at the pub, you will find yourself at home at the archipelago harbours. The scenic views are abundant, and there are plenty of things to do and see on land. If you bring your kids sailing, you will quickly find out that the archipelago harbours are very family-friendly. The kids can catch crabs from the pier and get life-long friends at the swing set, while you cook dinner at the nearby barbecue facilities. There is often a nice sandy beach nearby, so it’s easy to include that essential summer experience on your sailing vacation.

Try heading out to the tiny harbours on the small islands. If you do this before or after peak season, you might get the unique experience of having a harbour all for yourself. Outdoor shelters, camp sites and bonfire pits will often be located close to the smaller harbours, which gives you the opportunity to add an extra dimension to your sailing vacation.