Lilac Country

South Fyn – and especially the Faaborg region – is the land of lilacs. Every year, beginning in mid-May, the South Fyn landscape undergoes a magical transformation when the tender green colours of springtime are woven through with a net of violet lines – the flowering lilacs! Ever since the early 1800s, it has been tradition on South Fyn to plant lilacs along roads and property lines and as windbreaks. When you travel along the narrow winding roads of South Fyn in summer, the scent of flowering lilacs pervades the air, and the view of nature’s own decorations is something to behold.

The flowering lilacs are best experienced on foot or on bike. If you choose to go by car, just remember to roll down your window to enjoy the scent as well!

This year, De Sydfynske Syrendage – South Fyn Lilac Days – will take place on 21-22 May. Read more at visitfaaborg.com

A piece of Japan on Fyn

The Japanese Gardens outside Faaborg is landscape gardening at its finest. Take a relaxing walk through seven themed gardens laid out according to old Japanese traditions. Marvel at the carefully sculpted bushes and trees and their reflections in the lakes and streams. Large rhododendron, cherry, hydrangea, and azalea are among the many fascinating plants in the gardens. A soulful forest experience awaits you in the brand-new forest garden. Read more at visitfaaborg.com

Mountain Biking Trails & Bikepark

Last autumn saw the opening of one of the best MTB trails in Denmark: Svanninge Bakker MTB-spor. Winding its way through the spectacular hill country of Svanninge Bakker, the 8 km trail has been developed according to international standards and was constructed by professional trail builders in cooperation with local volunteers. Located in the southern part of Svanninge Bakker, southeast of the nature playground, the new Gåsebjerg Sand Bikepark has a so-called pumptrack where the whole family can hone their skills and tricks on the bike, in addition to flow trails and jump lines for the more experienced.

Blue Flow Trail

This trail focuses on flow, speed, large curves, and rollers. Suited for intermediate mountain bikers as some basic skills are required. No hops or drops.

Red Flow Trail With Hops

Trail with flow, speed and built-in box jumps. For experienced mountain bikers with proper jumping skills.

Blue Jump Line

A short jump line with box jumps. For intermediate mountain bikers, requires good all-round MTB skills.

Mammut Trail

The new Mammut Trail in Svanninge Bakker is a unique family-friendly mountain biking experience where you follow in the footsteps of the mammoth. Listening posts along the trail will take you back to the time when the very first people went hunting in Denmark. In fact, it was in this region that people went on the hunt for the large and impressive mammoth. Look forward to an adrenaline-filled ride and engaging storytelling.

Other legendary MTB Trails on South Fyn

Skovhuggeren

Named one of Denmark’s 10 best mountain bike trails by Danish newspaper Politiken. 17 km of extraordinary mountain biking on both medium (red) and easy (blue) trails. Both trails are kept open throughout the year. Get access at skovhuggeren.dk.

Start at: Alpevej, 5771 Stenstrup (GPS: 55.0974, 10.5128)

Svendborg Mtb Trail

Only a short distance from the beach and central Svendborg, this first-class MTB trail offers a 4 km red loop with plenty of technical challenges for experienced riders as well as an easier 4.5 km blue loop with lots of flow – both are perfect for a fun day on the bike. Free of charge.

Start at: Hallindskovvej, 5700 Svendborg (GPS: 55.0642, 10.6506)

PIPSTORN FOREST – FAABORG

At a little under 4 km, this is a great short trail. The starting point is by the former railroad tracks in Pipstorn Forest just outside Faaborg. Categorised as easy (blue), but harder loops are available as well.

Start at the parking ground by the Lucienhøj panorama point, Faaborg (GPS: 55.0878, 10.2879)

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