Mindesten for Edvard Biering
A modest roadside memorial on Ærø, honouring district doctor Edvard Biering and offering a quiet glimpse into the island’s everyday history.
Tucked beside Lille Risevej on the island of Ærø, the modest Mindesten for Edvard Biering is a small memorial stone honouring a local district doctor who served Ærøskøbing in the late 19th century. In a quiet corner of the village landscape, this unobtrusive monument invites a short, reflective pause and offers a glimpse into the island’s social history, when dedicated professionals were central figures in small Danish communities.
A brief summary to Mindesten for Edvard Biering
- Lille Risevej 2A, Ærøskøbing, 5970, DK
- Duration: 0.25 to 0.5 hours
- Free
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Combine a stop at the Mindesten for Edvard Biering with a walk or bike ride around Ærøskøbing’s outskirts, using the stone as a brief, reflective waypoint.
- Take a moment to read the inscription carefully; photographing it before you leave can help if you wish to translate or research more about Biering later.
- Be respectful of nearby homes and farmland: keep noise low, stay on public areas by the roadside and avoid stepping into fields or private gardens.
Getting There
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Ferry and bicycle from Svendborg
From Svendborg, take the passenger and car ferry to Ærøskøbing; the crossing usually takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and return tickets for adults typically cost in the range of 150–250 DKK, more if bringing a car. On arrival, rent a bicycle near the harbour and ride through town towards Lille Risevej; the cycle from the centre of Ærøskøbing to the memorial generally takes 10–20 minutes on gently undulating roads suitable for most cyclists.
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Car or taxi on Ærø
If you have brought a car on the ferry to Ærøskøbing, you can drive from the harbour through the town and out towards Lille Risevej; reaching the area around the Mindesten for Edvard Biering typically takes 5–10 minutes. Roads are paved and easy to navigate, but parking space near the memorial is limited and you may need to stop briefly in a safe roadside spot rather than at a dedicated car park.
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Local bus within Ærø
Ærø has a small network of local buses that connect Ærøskøbing with surrounding villages and rural stops, and services are often low-cost or free to use. Depending on the current route pattern, you can ride to a stop near Lille Risevej and then walk 10–20 minutes along quiet country roads. Buses usually run a few times a day, with reduced frequency in the evening and on weekends, so check the latest timetable before planning your visit.
Mindesten for Edvard Biering location weather suitability
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Discover more about Mindesten for Edvard Biering
A quiet memorial in rural Ærøskøbing
The Mindesten for Edvard Biering is a small, easily overlooked monument along Lille Risevej on the outskirts of Ærøskøbing. Set close to a farmhouse setting and low stone walls typical of Ærø, the memorial blends into the everyday landscape rather than dominating it. A simple stone, an inscription and a modest planted area make up the whole site. Here there are no grand gates or ceremonial squares, just the sound of wind in hedges, the distant call of birds, and the occasional car or bicycle passing by. It feels like a place used more by locals than by visitors, a quiet punctuation mark in the rhythm of the surrounding countryside.Who was Edvard Biering?
Edvard Biering was appointed district doctor on Ærø in the 19th century, based in Ærøskøbing at a time when medical care on small islands depended heavily on a single practitioner. His work would have ranged from everyday ailments to childbirth, epidemics and accidents at sea or on farms. In an era before modern transport and hospitals, a district doctor was often both lifeline and confidant. The memorial stone reflects that importance. Rather than marking a battlefield or political event, it commemorates years of steady service. It hints at a community’s gratitude for a man who cycled or rode out in all weathers, visited scattered farms and fishing families, and helped steer the island through illness and hardship.Design and setting of the stone
The stone itself is characteristically Danish in its understatement. Rough-hewn and unpretentious, it is set upright with a carved inscription bearing Biering’s name and key dates. Any decorative details are minimal: perhaps a simple cross or ornament, but nothing that distracts from the text. Around it, a small patch of maintained ground, grass or low shrubs keeps the site from feeling neglected. There is no formal park layout; instead, the monument sits as a natural part of the roadside environment, where fields, farm buildings and the edge of the village meet. The modest scale suits the story it tells: personal, local and human.Experiencing the memorial today
Most travellers will encounter the Mindesten for Edvard Biering as a short, contemplative stop rather than a destination in itself. It is a spot to pause, read the inscription and imagine the doctor making his rounds across an island that still carries traces of that period in its townhouses and harbour. The absence of crowds, commercial activity or noise makes the memorial a peaceful contrast to Ærøskøbing’s cobbled streets and colourful houses. A brief visit can easily be combined with a walk or cycle ride through the surrounding countryside, using the stone as a small waypoint in a broader exploration of Ærø.A window into island community life
Though simple, the monument hints at broader themes in Danish local history: the value placed on public service, the close-knit nature of island communities and the way ordinary professionals could become central figures in people’s lives. On Ærø, where seafaring and agriculture have long shaped daily existence, a reliable doctor was as vital as a good harbour or fertile fields. Stopping here, you are reminded that the island’s story is not only written in churches, windmills and old merchants’ houses, but also in these quieter markers dedicated to the people who kept the community healthy and functioning through decades of change.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Landbogården
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Arnfeldt Hotel & Restaurant
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- Low Impact
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- Cultural Heritage
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- Easy Access
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