Bregninge Store Kro, Ærø
Antique-filled country kro in the village of Øster Bregninge, where island history, rustic objects and rural Ærø atmosphere meet under one creaking roof.
Set in the tiny village of Øster Bregninge on the island of Ærø, Bregninge Store Kro is a traditional Danish inn and antique-filled country house wrapped into one. Housed in an old roadside building facing fields and farmsteads, it doubles as an antique store, with creaking wooden floors, vintage furniture and shelves of curios that invite slow browsing. This is a quiet rural stop where you can leaf through history, chat with the owners and soak up small-island life between bike rides and coastal walks.
A brief summary to Bregninge Store Kro
- Øster Bregninge 36, Ærøskøbing, 5970, DK
- +4521929048
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- No-frills
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
Local tips
- Set aside unhurried time to browse; many of the most charming pieces are tucked away on lower shelves or behind larger furniture.
- Bring measurements and photos of the space at home if you are considering larger furniture, as items are one-off finds and cannot be easily exchanged.
- Combine a visit with a countryside walk around Bregninge to enjoy Ærø’s fields, village church and island views before or after you browse.
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A village inn at the heart of rural Ærø
Bregninge Store Kro sits on the main road through Øster Bregninge, one of the string of small villages that knit together the Danish island of Ærø. From the outside it looks every bit the classic kro – a low, elongated building with a simple façade and a welcoming entrance that feels more like a farmhouse than a shop. Step through the door and you are immediately in the middle of island life, far from ferry terminals and busy harbours. The setting is resolutely rural. Fields roll away behind the kro, and in the distance you may glimpse church towers and the faint shimmer of the South Funen Archipelago. Many visitors arrive here by bicycle or on leisurely drives that thread past hedgerows, stone walls and half-timbered houses. The inn feels like a natural pause point, a place to stretch your legs and let the slow pace of Ærø sink in.Antiques, heirlooms and everyday curiosities
Inside, Bregninge Store Kro doubles as an antique store, with rooms and corners stacked with finds from farmhouses, attics and estates around the island. You might notice old painted cupboards, farmhouse tables marked by decades of use, and shelves of porcelain that range from refined Scandinavian design to solid everyday crockery that once sat on local kitchen tables. The selection leans toward rustic Danish pieces rather than polished showroom antiques. Brass candlesticks, enamel signs, lace textiles and wooden toys all add to the sense that you are browsing through a living attic of Ærø’s past. Many items carry a distinctly maritime flavour – ship prints, model boats or weathered trunks that once travelled by sea – a quiet reminder that every island home here has some link to the water.Layers of history in a former roadside inn
Kro inns like this have long served as waystations for travellers, farmers and traders moving across the Danish islands. Bregninge Store Kro continues that tradition in a gentler, more nostalgic form. The structure and layout recall a time when the main road through the village was the natural gathering line, and when a kro might offer a drink, a meal and news from the wider world. Wandering through the rooms, it is easy to imagine earlier decades when local celebrations and community meetings took place under these ceilings. Even though the focus today is on antiques and objects, the building itself is part of the story. Uneven floors, old beams and thick walls create a sense of continuity with the families that have lived and worked in this part of Ærø for generations.A quiet stop on island cycling and driving routes
Bregninge Store Kro fits naturally into a day spent exploring Ærø by bike, bus or car. The location in the middle of the island makes it an appealing break between the cobbled lanes of Ærøskøbing and the harbourfront of Søby or Marstal. Many visitors use a stop here to swap the sea breeze for the softer silence of the countryside, letting their eyes adjust from open seascapes to the close detail of carved chair legs or painted drawer fronts. Time seems to move differently inside. There is no rush to browse; instead you can drift between items, hold something in your hands and imagine the kitchen, living room or ship’s cabin it once belonged to. Even if you leave without a purchase, you carry away a better sense of how people on Ærø have lived, furnished their homes and passed objects from one generation to the next.Atmosphere, conversation and small discoveries
What gives Bregninge Store Kro its particular charm is the combination of setting, building and human scale. Staff and owners are often close at hand, ready to explain where a piece came from or how it would have been used. The mood is informal and welcoming, more like visiting a neighbour’s large, well-stocked barn than entering a formal gallery. On quiet days you might hear only footsteps on the floorboards and the muffled sounds of the village outside. On busier afternoons, the shop fills with soft conversation as people compare finds or discuss how to bring a little piece of Ærø back home. In all cases, the inn remains a gently atmospheric corner of the island – a place where the stories of furniture, tableware and tools add up to a tangible portrait of local life.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Ærøfærgerne
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Rise Kirke
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Saint Nicolai's Church
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Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum
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Unmissable attractions to see
Søbygård
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Mindesten for Ærøs Samling
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Badehuse ved Vestre Strandvej
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Ærø
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Ærø Whiskey Destilleri
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Hammerich House • Aero Museum
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Flaske-Peters Samling
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Ærøskøbing Church
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Ærøskøbing Bymuseum • Ærø Museum
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Det Gamle Værft
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Ærø Jazzfestival
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Naturlegepladsen & shelters
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Ærø Bryggeri
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Coast Gallery
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Essential places to dine
Vindeballe Kro
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Landbogården
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Den Hemmelige Café
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Bang’s Mad & Vinbar
5.9 km
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Restaurant MUMM
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Cafe På Torvet
6.0 km
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Hotel The Monica
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Havnegrillen Ærøskøbing YST
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Kraut & Koala
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Arnfeldt Hotel & Restaurant
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Badehotel Harmonien
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Ærøskøbing Røgeri
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Dunkær Kro
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Restaurant Udsigten Marstal
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Bregninge Store Kro
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Antique-filled country kro in the village of Øster Bregninge, where island history, rustic objects and rural Ærø atmosphere meet under one creaking roof.
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Ærø Soap Company
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Handweaving & more
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Denmark's Smallest Gallery
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Honninghuset
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Bjarne Folmer Vikings Mini Market
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stil & hygge
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LINEN BY KREBS Ærø
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Arrebo
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Skipperkroen
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Foley's Pub
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BALLAST BAR BUTIK
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Bar & Café MF Egeskov
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Kompasset
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Skrumpklunk Institute
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Dybendal
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Sukker
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tøsingen ivs
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Kasket karl
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Tranquil
- Scenic
- Quirky
- Unique
- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Vintage Styles
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Architectural Shots
- Aesthetic Corners
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Low Impact
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly