Best Attractions near Fyrtårn østmole

A working harbor shipyard turned hands-on maritime hub, where traditional crafts, nautical style, and Ærø’s seafaring heritage come together by the quayside.

An intimate summer jazz festival in an old island shipyard, where harbour history, Nordic light and live music blend into long, atmospheric nights.

An intimate maritime museum in Ærøskøbing’s old poorhouse, filled with Flaske-Peter’s extraordinary ships in bottles and miniature seafaring worlds in glass.

A collector's cabinet of curiosities in a half-timbered cottage, brimming with antiques and artistic treasures.

Island-crafted single malt whisky with complete grain traceability and legendary local oak maturation.

A 1775 sheriff's house revealing Ærø's maritime heritage and border-crossing history.

An 18th‑century island church with medieval roots, blue maritime pews and hanging model ships, offering a quiet window into Ærø’s seafaring soul.

A modest island playground and shelter spot on Ærø’s edge, blending simple outdoor fun, family-friendly space and back-to-basics overnight stays under open skies.

Storybook streets, gentle Baltic seascapes and a quietly ambitious island community make Ærø a slow-travel haven in Denmark’s South Funen Archipelago.

Small, green and gently shaped by sea and history, Lyø is a tranquil South Funen island where half-timbered villages, soft hills and bird‑rich coasts invite slow exploration.

Tiny, car‑free Bjørnø blends hilly Ice Age landscapes, rich birdlife and easy shoreline walks into one tranquil South Funen island escape.

Craft beer, island heritage, and authentic Danish hospitality in a historic microbrewery.

A small harbour world on Als’ east coast, where working boats, a sandy beach and seaside grills gather around a quiet Baltic marina marker.

A quiet coastal waypoint on Als where the simple life of a fish maid meets the far‑reaching consequences of the 1864 war in a contemplative rural setting.

A restored maritime gem where working fishermen, award-winning cuisine, and Blue Flag beaches meet scenic Danish coastline.

A humble fisherman figure on a quiet Sydals lane, Hans, der Fischer captures the spirit of Als’ coastal heritage in a single, characterful roadside stop.

A modest roadside memorial on Ærø, honouring district doctor Edvard Biering and offering a quiet glimpse into the island’s everyday history.

A small seaside studio-gallery on Ærø’s south coast, where artist Henrik Thorsøe weaves the island’s shifting light, music and poetry into intimate coastal paintings.

Prehistoric dolmen on a hilltop grove, where a resonant capstone, sweeping sea views and island folklore turn an ancient burial site into a quietly magical stop.

A peaceful Baltic beach where Danish coastal simplicity meets island tranquility.

A small grass airfield in Ærø’s countryside, where island tranquillity meets light aircraft, scenic flights and colourful community events under wide open skies.

Small, scenic marina and beachside hideaway on Ærø’s eastern tip, where simple harbour life, camping and open seascapes meet in a quietly charming setting.

Freestanding medieval bell tower and symbol of Faaborg, offering narrow-stair climbs, chiming bells and wide views over the town and South Funen coast.

A simple stop on Ærø’s coastal dike with sweeping views of sea, marsh and sky, perfect for a quiet pause, a photo, or a golden-hour moment between towns.

A sensory, barefoot museum journey in Faaborg where sound, light and touch reveal how the South Funen Archipelago’s nature has shaped human lives through the ages.

Grassy earthworks on a windswept headland mark where a Viking fort and medieval church once watched over Ærø’s coast, their story now held in turf and sea air.

A modest working lighthouse on Ærø’s exposed southern tip, where Ice Age cliffs, sweeping sea views and restless wind meet in a quietly dramatic coastal landscape.

An elegant 18th-century rococo garden where history and horticulture meet in serene Danish countryside.

Small, scenic harbour on the Vornæs peninsula where woodland meets the South Funen coast, offering quiet moorings, coastal walks and peaceful fishing waters.

Relaxed adults-only island hotel on the edge of Marstal, with indoor pool, generous breakfast and easy access to Ærø’s beaches, harbour life and coastal paths.

Community‑run island swim club and indoor pool in Marstal, offering lanes, lessons and a simple, all‑weather place to dip into everyday life on Ærø.

Atmospheric island harbour where working shipyard, modern marina and Baltic seascapes meet just steps from Marstal’s maritime heart.

Five centuries of Danish maritime heritage brought to life through ship models, immersive interiors, and authentic harbour atmosphere.

A modest waterfront memorial in Marstal that quietly honours Danish merchant sailors lost in World War I, set amid the everyday life of a working harbour.

Maritime-themed playground and café by Marstal harbour, where kids splash and bounce while adults unwind over sea views and simple island fare.

Compact Baltic lighthouse on the tip of Kegnæs with far‑reaching sea views, quiet coastal paths and an atmospheric glimpse into Denmark’s maritime frontier.

A slender sand spit lined with vividly painted wooden bathing huts, Badehusene i Marstal capture Ærø’s gentle island spirit, maritime heritage and slow seaside living.

Undulating forested hills, glacial valleys and far‑reaching views over South Funen make Svanninge Bjerge a quietly dramatic corner of the so‑called Funen Alps.

A narrow ribbon of sand lined with colourful huts, Erik's Tail puts you between two seas at once: sheltered lagoon on one side, open Baltic waves on the other.

High‑rope thrills in a South Funen beech forest, with eight treetop courses, long zip‑lines and a Big Swing blending outdoor adventure, views and shared laughs.

Romantic South Funen island of skipper villages, castle landscapes, hilltop views and the enduring love story of Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre.

A quietly remote Baltic peninsula where big skies, sandy beaches, birdlife and star‑bright nights create one of southern Denmark’s most tranquil coastal escapes.

A modest forest memorial in Nørreskoven on Tåsinge, where a quiet clearing and simple stone mark the dramatic 1889 fate of Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre.

A serene Baroque ducal palace overlooking Augustenborg Fjord, where landscaped gardens, a historic church and quiet coastal paths reveal centuries of Danish history.

A historic white palace turned contemporary art hub, surrounded by a free, all‑day sculpture park that flows from manicured lawns to the shores of Augustenborg Fjord.

Step inside Northern Europe’s best‑preserved poorhouse in Svendborg and explore 100 years of Danish welfare history told through original rooms, objects and human destinies.

A 400‑year‑old oak in Tåsinge’s Nørreskov forest, where poetry, castle history, and quiet woodland atmosphere meet beneath one vast crown.

Dramatic ice‑age cliffs, sweeping Baltic views and simple coastal trails make Ristinge Klint a quietly spectacular corner of southern Langeland.

Explore Denmark's rich glass and ceramic heritage at Holmegaard Værk, featuring extensive collections and live artisan demonstrations.

Relaxed, family-friendly hostel with play areas and mini-golf in the quiet suburb of Vollerup on Sønderborg’s green eastern fringe.

Denmark's most immersive natural history museum, where dramatic design and living collections reveal nature's interconnected wonders.