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The South Fyn Archipelago offers a wealth of activities for The Archipelago trail is 220 km long and will take you all Country estates, dense woodland and rolling hills The South Fyn Archipelago is the best district in Denmark for sea Jump on your bike and take a spin around the beautiful Your Family everybody who enjoys being out in the great outdoors. The the way round The South Fyn Archipelago – on foot. On – perhaps best experienced on horseback? On the South kayaking, and can offer challenges to beginner and experienced countryside of South Fyn and it’s islands. The many cycle district is blessed with a rich and varied natural and cultural most of the trails, you can enjoy nature and hike on your Riderute Sydfyn Funen Riding Route (Riderute Sydfyn) you can ride along kayakers. 55 islands and islets offer a really special outdoors- lanes and bike friendly roads will take you through a richly Kiss the Frog – and get closer to nature in the South Fyn heritage, which always opens up to offer a new view or a new own, but you may occasionally meet other hikers. Experience a 75 km network of interconnected bridal paths. The routes and cultural experiences. A dozen islands are inhabited, while varied natural and cultural landscape. Archipelago. The Kiss the Frog and Find the Tadpole experience insight. the nature, cultural history and unique landscapes of this meander up and down through the Fyn “Alps”, and offers many the rest are only home to breeding birds. The distances between centres offer plenty of activities for the entire family: Have In the South Fyn Archipelago you can find activities to suit all beautiful district on a short or long walking tour. splendid views over the whole Archipelago. them are within reach of all, and the very best way to get around Recommended routes treats from the wayside, check out the crazy creatures of the age groups, and visitors to South Fyn and it’s islands always the Archipelago is by sea kayak. pond, learn about island life or try out a coastal safari – along 15 return home feeling richly rewarded. Recommended routes Recommended routes Rantzausminde-Ollerup- with loads of other things! You can also visit the ”Across Island Recommended routes V. Skerninge-Rantzausminde (21,8 km) C2 and Sea” exhibition at Øhavets Smakke- og Naturcenter on 5 9 Recommended routes Trente Mølle-Faaborg (14 km) B1 Around Brændegård Lake (9 km) C1 Visit the lively little town of Ollerup with rich educational Strynø and learn more about the Archipelago above and below Ups and downs. Through the Svanninge “Alps” to the historic Through forest and meadows and over open fields. Enjoy 12 Marstal-Strynø-Marstal (26 km) C4 traditions and then go on to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea. www.smakkecenter.dk 1 Pipstorn Skov near Faaborg B2 market town of Faaborg. watching the birdlife around the lake, where you might be A charming route that takes you through small islets with the Syltemade Å river valley. Take a close look at Fyn’s biggest prehistoric burial site. lucky enough to see a rare white-tailed sea eagle. low water and plenty of birds. With a little luck you might Instructional Nature Experiences 6 Vindeby-Lundby (13 km) D2 also meet a seal. 16 Faaborg-Dyreborg-Horne- 19 A2 B1 B2 B3 C2 C3 D3 D4 2 Vitsø Nor and Søbygaard on Ærø B3 Manor house and woodlands . Via the harbour town of Troense 10 Round tour of Holstenshuus (6 km) B2 Steensgaard-Faaborg (28,2 km) B2 Activity Centres A cove with fortifications from the 12th Century and the and the manor house of Valdemars Slot to Lunkebugten. Starting and finishing at the beautiful manor house of 13 Around Tåsinge (40 km) D2 This “Manor House route” offers an idyllic coastal landscape, At Trente Mølle near Faaborg, Skovsgaard on Langeland, manor house of Søbygaard, which is the cultural centre Holstenshuus Gods this route takes you though the varied You will paddle past the manor house of Valdemars Slot and a round church, and a visit to manor house where it is Øhavets Smakke- og Naturcenter on Strynø and Søbygaard of the whole island. 7 Tranekær-Dageløkke (9 km) E2 landscape of a country estate. Fyn’s largest salt-marsh, Monnet. A varied tour for the less possible to enjoy a good meal. on Ærø children and adults will find inspiration and the Along the coast. Through the woods, by the sea, past the experienced kayaker. equipment to explore the natural world together, at their 3 The nature and wild horses of South Langeland D5 manor house of Egeløkke to Dageløkke Harbour. 11 Round tour of the Svanninge Bjerge (9 km) B1 17 Tullebølle-Tranekær-Tullebølle (20,4km) E3 own speed. Find the Tadpole on Bjørnø, Avernakø, Lyø, Skarø 60 wild horses with roam free in the countryside and Very hilly landscape with grazing cattle and a rich cultural 14 Faaborg-Svelmø-Avernakø-Bjørnø-Faaborg (28 km) B2 Ride through beautiful nature, stopping to enjoy the many and Drejø. www.kys-froen.dk. 8 C4 the two coppiced woodlands of East and West Gulstav. Marstal-Lille Rise (11 km) history. A really challenging tour around three of the small islands cultural attractions and the rich birdlife. 20 Egebjerg Mill Nature centre C2 Meadow and coves. From Marstal over the salt-marshes of close to Faaborg. The Nature centre will help inspire you to explore the 4 C2 18 C3 Skarø Kleven Strandenge and cove of Gråsten Nor to the village Riding Permits: Day- and annual permits for the South Funen Ærøskøbing-Marstal-Ærøskøbing (29,9 km) countryside of The South Fyn Archipelago. Enjoy the Beautiful nature, walking routes, peace and quiet, authentic of Lille Rise. Riding Route can be bought from www.riderutesydfyn.dk Season: You can kayak all year round, but tours in winter require Ride next to the sea on the beautiful Nevre route to the spectacular vista of the Archipelago from the glass top of island atmosphere and locally produced ice-cream. experience and special equipment. harbour town of Marstal, possibly stopping off at the the mill. You can also try Find the Tadpole activities. The ferry crossing from Svendborg takes 35 minutes. Season: You can walk the Archipelago Trail all year round. Season: You can ride along the South Funen Riding Route Rise Brewery on the way back. www.egebjergmolle.dk all year round. (Keep updated at the webpage after a storm). More info: The routes are shown on the map and can also be Season: You can enjoy good days out in the blues and greens of More info: www.visitfyn.com/archipelagotrail found on the app: Outdoor Guide - The South Fyn Archipelago Season: Cycling around the South Fyn Archipelago is beautiful Season: The Find the Tadpole stations on the islands are open The South Fyn Archipelago all year round. The guidebook ”The Archipelago Trail – A walking Tour of the More info: www.riderutesydfyn.dk The guidebook ”Sea Kayak – Guide To The South Fyn Archipe- all year. during the summer season. The Egebjerg Mill Nature Centre and South Fyn Archipelago” can be bought from local tourist lago” can be bought from local tourist information centres and ”Across Island and Sea” at the Øhavets Smakke- og Naturcenter More info: You will find more places of interest on the map, and information centres and bookshops. book-shops. More info: There is published a book with ”17 cycling routes in are open all year round. For the opening hours of the other Kiss tourist information centres can provide folders giving informati- See also the app: Outdoor Guide - The South Fyn Archipelago the Southfunen Archipelago”. The book contains 66 pages with the Frog centres, see www.kys-froen.dk on about many of the sites. descriptions of exciting routes spanning about 466 km around the archipelago. Buy the book and find bicycles for rent at More info: For opening hours and admission prices, www.bike-ohav.dk see www.kys-froen.dk

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Enjoy a day out with Angling Beneath the waves Wind- and kitesurfing Mountainbike Sail in a wooden ship An ocean of possibilities family and friends The waters of the South Fyn Archipelago offers some of Wreck- and shore dives It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or hardcore enthusiast. The hilly landscape of the South Fyn Archipelago offers plenty of Maritime Centre Denmark organizes sailing trips The South Fyn Archipelago is the perfect place to enjoy a wide the best fishing in Denmark. Its many bays, headlands Dive beneath the waves and explore one of the ships You will easily find a spot in the South Fyn Archipelago that will mountain bike challenges. The last couple of years have with the schooner Meta. The ship sails island trips range of outdoor activities. The Archipelago is the world’s “Here are woods and beach, here are harbours and water” go the and fjords offer waters of different depths, varying that ended their days as a wreck on the seabed of perfectly suit your abilities. A 1000 km long coastline stretches witnessed the construction of a number of amazing MTB tracks and sunset tours from three ports in the South- largest drowned ice age landscape– and has been inhabited by words of a popular hymn from Fyn, and it’s true: The South Fyn salinity and a mix of seaweed forests and sand on the seabed. the Archipelago. Try a dive at the ferry M/F Ærøsund. out in all directions; there are sheltered and exposed spots, in several different places. All the tracks are suitable for riders funen Archipelago. people for 10.000 years. Archipelago is a big outdoor playground with all the opportu- Conditions are perfect for anglers of all ages. The Archipelago is Read more about diving and find a map showing the shallow and deep water. with some experience. Drive responsibly. Keep in mind the nities and challenges parents, grandparents and the youngest best known for it’s sea trout fishing, but many other species of Archipelago’s best dive sites at www.dyk-sydfyn.dk safety rules, watch out for each other and stay on the tracks. At the Øhavets Smakke- og Naturcenter you can The Archipelago Map gives you an idea of the many activities on members of the family could wish for. fish can be caught depending on the season. Good surfing spots Wearing a helmet is mandatory - and don’t forget to bring your quickly learn to sail a traditional dingy, ”the both land and sea you can enjoy here, from kite surfing, diving, Under-water hunting and snorkeling mobile phone and health insurance card. Volkswagen of the sea” which has space for the angling and riding to a quiet stroll along the coast. 31 Good days out in the open air Good fishing spots 500 square kilometers of protected shallow waters, Damsbo near Helnæs Bugten A1 whole family. You can hire a dingy for a few hours with countless reefs and around 40 flooded stone Perfect spot for beginners with a family friendly beach. Great MTB Tracks sailing or a week long expedition. The map presents routes you can follow at your own pace, as 21 23 Natural Playgrounds B1 D2 C3 Stenodden on Tåsinge D2 age dwelling places in a drowned ice-age land- Surfing possible when the wind is in the NW, W, SW and S. well as special offers from companies keen to help you make the 35 Find maginative natural playgrounds, built from nature’s This rocky reef of the island’s north coast, gives good fishing scape, make the South Fyn Archipelago a mecca for SKOVHUGGEREN the Woodcutter, Egebjerg Hills (12 km) C2 very most opportunities available. own materials, scan the code. when wading during the winter and spring. Sea trout, anybody with a mask and fins. If you enjoy underwa- 32 Hesselbjerg on Langeland D4 An MTB and nature experience in a league of its own. The garfish, flounder and eel. ter-hunting, here you can spear flatfish, sea trout, Best for experienced surfers. Really good when the wind is trail was elected one of Denmark’s top 10 MTB trails by the Scan the QR-code for more information on the tours and 22 Island hopping B2 C2 D2 C3 cod and mullet - when the weather is on your side. in the NW, W, SW, and S. Danish newspaper Politiken. Start: Car park at Alpevej, activities on offer. You can also find the same information at Pay a visit to some of the numerous small islands of the 24 Frankeklint on Langeland E1 Stenstrup (GPS coordinates: 55.097491, 10.512853). www.archipelagomap.dk South Fyn Archipelago. West and north facing coast with mussel beds. Good hunting waters 33 Lehnskov near Svendborg C2 Payment required before use. www.skovhuggeren.com A hot new offer for the summer of 2016 is an island-hopping A real sea trout hotspot. Close to town. Best for experienced surfers as you will be 27 You can find even more activities to take part in around the tour of the islands from Svendborg to Faaborg or the other Østerskov on Thurø D2 36 sailing across Svendborg Sound. Best in westerly winds, The Dådyr Fallow Deer Track, Valdemar’s Castle (5 km) D2 South Fyn Archipelago. Scan the QR code below or visit: way: Hjortø, Skarø, Avernakø, Drejø – and from Avernakø to 25 An easily accessible spot close to Svendborg. Good chances Oldemark on Ærø B4 but surfing also possible with SE and E winds. Great single tracks with flow, speed and lots of vertical www.visitfyn.com/booking Lyø. At the price of one ticket, you can opt to visit the of spearing flatfish during the cooler months of the year. South facing coast with deep water. metres. Magnificent view of the Archipelago. Start: Car multitude of islands on the very same day or spend a night 34 Sea trout and good sized cod. Ærøskøbing West Beach C3 park at Slotsalleen, Svendborg (gps-koordinat: 55.023628, The local tourist information centres can also provide further somewhere along the way. The Hjortøboen ferry sails to 28 South coast of Langeland D5 Lovely beach close to town. Best when the wind coming 10.654140). Payment required before use. help (find them on the map). several of the islands. The same ticket is valid for the whole 26 Avernakø B2 The Danish underwater championship is often held here. from W to N. www.valdemarsslot.dk/mtb-paa-valdemars-slot trip – and also onwards with the Højestene and Ø-færgen This island offers good sea trout fishing all around it’s coast. Good chance of spearing flatfish and other good edible fish. ferries. www.svendborg-havn.dk / Ø-hop i det Sydfynske You can always find a place with were the wind is in the right Season: Wind- and kite surfing if best from April to November. 37 The Stævneskov Coppice Woods Track, Svendborg (4 km) D2 29 A2 Øhav direction. Sønderhjørne on Horne Land Close to the town and beach. 99 % top-quality single tracks. “Leopard-spotted” seabed with a good chance of spearing More info: Find more good spots on the app: Outdoor Guide Public access. Start: Car park at Hallindskovvej, Svendborg Season: The island hopping tour is only offered for the summer Season: You can fish from the coast and from boats all year round. seatrout. – The South Fyn Archipelago. (gps-koordinat: 55.064523, 10.650810). season of 2016. Many attractions are open all year, others close Climbing 30 for the winter. See their websites for details. Coast around Sct. Albert on Ærø C4 38 More info: www.seatrout.dk. See also the app: Outdoor Guide Svanninge Hills (6 km) B1 Reach the heights in one of South Fyn’s two Good chance of spearing flatfish, mullet and sea trout. - The South Fyn Archipelago. Remember to buy your fishing The Orange Track is a classic in the South Fyn Archipelago. climbing parks, Gorilla Park and Holstenshuus www.archipelagomap.dk Explore the Archipelago More info: You can find more activities at www.visitfyn.com/ license. Available at www.fisketegn.dk Predominantly single track. Beautiful nature and guaranteed Klatrepark. Here you will find climbs, aerial walk- booking Season: You can dive and hunt underwater all year round, but sweat on your forehead. Public access. Start: Car park at ways and obstacle courses of various difficulty the water is clearest from October to March. Odensevej, Faaborg (gps-koordinat: 55.127429, 10.256101). and height, offering a great challenge to you, More info: See also the app: Outdoor Guide - The South Fyn your family and friends. Archipelago. If you go underwater hunting please remember to Season: The MTBs around the South Fyn Archipelago are buy your fishing license. Available at www.fisketegn.dk amazing all year round, but you should nevertheless inquire about the condition of the track during the wet periods of the year.

More info: Follow the GPS coordinates to the starting points and inquire in advance about access and payment terms. Read more about MTB in the South Funen Archipelago on www.detsydfynskeoehav.dk

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on “package tours” and equipment hire > on “package tours” and equipment hire > on “package tours” and equipment hire > on “package tours” and equipment hire > on “package tours” and equipment hire The South Fyn Archipelago – an all-season outdoor playground. We bid you welcome to good days in both green and blue. All year round! Enjoy the countryside and help take care of it 01.03-15.07

You are always welcome to visit The South Funen Archipelago. On land or on sea, wether you walk, drive or sail here: hospitable 01.03-15.07 locals and professional tourist specialists will welcome you and 19 Dammestenen Klintholm help you on your way - here you are in safe hands. Bobakker 5 Trente Mølle In the great outdoors most things are allowed: 31 24 • You may walk freely or stop for a while anywhere along the coast that is more than 50m away from the nearest habitation. Arreskov Sø • You may move freely anywhere on or in the water, with the Nørresø single exception of in bird sanctuaries, where access is Maden prohibited during the breeding season from 1st March to Svanninge Bjerge Eventyrstien

15th July. Please also refrain from landing on uninhabited 01.03-15.07 islands and islets during this period. Bird sanctuaries Nordlangeland 01.03-15.07 01.03-15.07 Brændegård Sø (marked red), sensitive natural habitats (marked yellow) and 11 38 staging areas for migratory wildfowl (marked grey) are all 9 show on the map. 01.03-15.07 Svanninge Bakker 21 • You may fish along the coast all year round, but be sure to Grubbe release undersized fish, and remember to buy a fishing Mølle license. Sundet, Egebjerg Bakker • You are allowed to drag boats without motors up on to Faaborg Kaleko Mølle the beach, but if you wish to pitch a tent please ask the 10 Vejstrup Ådal landowner for permission first. 14 35 20 • You may walk on all paths and roads in the open countryside. 16 19 In private woodlands access is allowed from 6am to sunset. 22 In publicly owned forest access is allowed around the clock, 1 Pipstorn Skov even away from marked pats and roads. 29 2 • Dogs are welcome. From 1st October to 31st March dogs may run freely along the coast. In all other areas they must be kept on a leash all year round. Dogs are not allowed to swim Ollerup Bunker Naturama 21 Hallindskov37 on beaches that are flying the blue flag. 01.03-15.07 19 • When out in the countryside, please remember - leave only 22 your footprints. Syltemade Ådal 13 01.03-15.07 01.03-15.07 6 Safety: 22 01.03-15.07 Klokkestenen 19 • Staying on and use of paths, trails, spots and facilities on, Kultur- og besøgscenter 22 above and under the water in the South Funen Archipelago 27 Thurø Rev is at your own risk. 01.03-15.07 01.03-15.07 15 36 Tåsinge Skipperhjem Ambrosius Egen Valdemars Slot 33 19 01.03-15.07

26 Nørreskoven Tranekær Slotsmølle 4 01.03-15.07 Souvenariet 19 22 23 7 Tåsinge Landet Kirkegaard Vejle

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Faaborg Ferries Torvet 19, There are ferry connections Places of interest – nature DK-5600 Faaborg to all inhabited islands in the Places of interest – culture Tel. +45 7253 1818 archipelago plus connections www.visitfaaborg.com to Als (from Bøjden and Aerø) Nature centre – Egebjerg Mølle. See www.egebjergmolle.dk and Lolland (from Langeland). Vitsø Nor Divespot M/F Ærøsund. See www.dyk-sydfyn.dk Langeland 01.03-15.07 Scan the QR-code 19 01.03-15.07 Torvet 5, 2 01.03-15.07 to access contact Museum DK-5900 Rudkøbing Rudkøbing Vejle / Fredsskov information for Tel. +45 6251 3505 Selected rest stops Søbygaard 01.03-15.07 Longelse Bondegårdsskov the ferry services. 01.03-15.07 www.langeland.dk Coffee stops close to the “Archipelago Trail” long distance footpath 01.03-15.07 19 Svendborg Train and bus 01.03-15.07 Havnepladsen 2, There are train connections Camping site - prices and facilities vary. Naturpark 34 Ærø 01.03-15.07 DK-5700 Svendborg between Odense and Svend- See www.udinaturen.dk 01.03-15.07 Øhavets Smakke- Tel. +45 6223 6951 borg. Fynbus runs bus services Bregninge Kirke og Naturcenter Outdoor shelters – prices and facilities vary. 01.03-15.07 www.visitsvendborg.com between all the main towns on Many of the shelters in the Archipelago can be booked at: 18 Funen and the islands. www.bookenshelter.dk. See www.udinaturen.dk. For more Kragnæs 01.03-15.07 Ærø camping sites and outdoor shelters see the app: Outdoor Ærøskøbing Havn 4, DSB (train) 01.03-15.07 Guide - The South Fyn Archipelago 21 DK-5970 Ærøskøbing Tel. +45 7013 1415 Tel. +45 6252 1300 www.dsb.dk Youth Hostel Kragnæs www.visitaeroe.dk Kleven Havn Shopping facilities on the smaller islands Fynbus (busses) 12 Tel. +45 6311 2200 Voderup Klint Tourist Information 01.03-15.07 www.fynbus.dk 8 Toilet www.visitfyn.com/booking 01.03-15.07 Parking place close to the “Archipelago Trail” 19 www.visitfyn.com long distance footpath 25 Skovsgård 1 “Do it yourself” tours Gråsten Nor - see the list on the reverse side of the map Publication date: 2016 1st edition, 1st printing Publisher: Naturturisme I/S in partnership with Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune, “Øhavsstien”, The Archipelago Trail, long distance footpath. 30 Ristinge Klint Langeland Kommune, Svendborg Kommune og Ærø Kommune. See www.visitfyn.dk/oehavsstien Sct. Albert Photos: Kasper Andersen/KAFoto, Knud Mortensen, Cees van Roeden, Geir Hauksson, Rasmus Kaysen Kier, Gorilla Park, Andreas Mørck/Moving Nature, Paths (walking-, cycle- and bridle-) Gitte Loftlund, Knud E. Christensen, Lars Axel Andersen, Mads Claus Rasmussen Mapping: Kort & Matrikelstyrelsen, the map has been modified by Compukort Horse riding routes. See www.riderutesydfyn.dk Editors: Naturturisme I/S Nørreballe Nor N Layout/printing: Faaborg Reklame / HELDINGgrafiker.dk / TrykTeam, Svendborg Ferry routes Tr 32 Breeding bird sanctuaries – access is forbidden during the periods shown on the map: typically between 1st March - Tryggelev Nor 15th July

Sensitive natural habitat – avoid visiting between Download app: 1st March -15th July Outdoor Guide – The South Fyn Archipelago is the ultimate navigation tool, Districts with staging migratory wildfowl that helps you find your way to the area’s hotspots, routes and other facilities. – please sail around It includes a detailed map, which together with all the other information, can be App Store App Store accessed when your telephone is off-line. With the app you can find the South Kayak routes: Fyn Archipelago’s kayaking and walking routes, dive and UW-hunting sites, Faaborg-Svelmø-Avernakø-Bjørnø-Faaborg (28 km) fishing hot-spots and wind- and kite surfing localities. The contents is constantly updated and expanded with input from users in Klise Nor Around Tåsinge (40 km) Langelandsfortet the district. During the season 2014 the app will also be translated into English. 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 km

Marstal-Strynø-Marstal (26 km) Google play Currently the guide is available for download on iPhones and Android free of 28 1:125.000 charge. The application has been developed by Naturturisme I/S in collaboration with local users and with support from the Danish Outdoor Council and Oplevelsesbaseret Kystturisme.

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