On ThurøToo often overlooked by the hurried visitor, this horseshoe-shaped island is one of the most beautiful off the coast of Funen. Its beautiful gardens and fruity orchards have earned it the justified title of the "Garden of Denmark." In 1 scenic hour, you can explore about…
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- Historic Site
Anne Hvides Gård
This cross-timbered house looks a little tipsy, like it's had too much to drink, lying as it does in the center of the Torvet, the old market square. Actually it's the oldest secular house in Svendborg, dating from 1558 and operated today as a branch of the County Museum. This is… - Religious Site
Bregninge Kirkebakke (Bregninge Church Tower)
Lying on Route 9, the small village of Bregninge doesn't have the charm of Troense, but it's a rewarding target for those who want to stop over here and climb its church tower for one of the greatest panoramic views in all of Denmark, a clear sweep (that is, on a fair day) of Funen… - Zoo/Aquarium
Naturama
Formed from a zoological collection started in 1935, Naturama was greatly expanded, changing its name from the zoo to a new moniker based on "nature" and "drama." In both skeletons and mounted animals, the exhibition raids the land, sea, and air, including the great whales of the… - Religious Site
Skt. Jørgens Kirke
Only the Church of Skt. Nicolai exceeds the beauty of St. George's church, whose origins go back to the 12th century when it was originally a chapel for lepers who were forced to live outside the town in an attempt to control spread of the disease. The church itself was named for… - Religious Site
Skt. Nicolai Kirke
Svendborg's oldest church is situated among a cluster of antique houses off Kyseborgstræde, in the vicinity of Gerrits Plads just south of the market square. Built of bricks before 1200 in the Romanesque style and last restored in 1892, its redbrick walls and white vaulting… - Landmark
Valdemars Slot (Valdemar's Palace)
Although not quite as stellar an attraction as Egeskov, this palace is our second favorite on Funen, and it looms large in history, having been given to naval hero Niels Juel for his third victory over the Swedes in 1678. The castle itself was built between 1639 and 1644 by Christian… - Religious Site
Vor Frue Kirke
On the hill where the old Castle Swineburg stood, this Romanesque-Gothic church, dating from 1253, has a carillon of 27 bells, which ring four times a day. From the tourist office at Torvet, walk up the steps leading to the rise on which the church stands, overlooking the Old Town…
Svendborg Shopping
The widest selection of Danish design, from household utensils to prestigious china from Royal Copenhagen, and even silver from Georg Jensen, is found at Inspiration Zinck, in the Svendborg Bycenter, Tinghusgade (tel. 62-22-35-93). The best source of glass is Glasblæseriet, Brogade 37 (tel. 62-22-83-73), where glass can be blown to your own design specifications. Of course, regular glass products, created by others, are also for sale.
Svendborg Nightlife
The most popular dance club in town, with the most appealing clients, is Crazy Daisy, Frederiksgade 6 (tel. 62-21-67-60). Outfitted with bright lights and loud music deriving from Los Angeles, New York, and London, it spreads its clients -- mostly people ages 20 to 35 -- over two floors that have easy access to three separate bars. Upstairs is disco music from the 1980s; downstairs, the dance music is newer, more cutting edge, and more experimental. It's open only on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10pm till dawn. Cover is DKK50 ($8.50/£5). Attracting a diverse age group, the town's best pub, Børsen, Gerritsgata 31 (tel. 62-22-41-41), is also the largest. The tavern itself dates from 1620. We like its old-style atmosphere, but as the night ages, the patrons grow younger and rowdier. And during the warm-weather months, the outdoor decks of the ship Orangi, Jessens Mole (tel. 62-22-82-92), is a late-night venue for drinks and live jazz, but only May to September, daily from 9pm to around 1am.
