Faaborg
A well-preserved medieval port town on the south coast of Funen, with colourful timber houses, a clock tower and the Faaborg Museum. It's worth half a day of wandering.
Faaborg lies about 40 km southwest of Odense. Along the cobbled streets of the old town stand yellow and pink 18th-century cottages. The West Gate is one of only two medieval town gates still standing in Denmark, and you can climb the clock tower for views over the harbour. The Faaborg Museum holds works by the Funen Painters of the early 20th century and is one of Denmark's important art museums. The harbour has ferries to small islands such as Ærø and Bjørnø. The surrounding South Funen hills are good for hiking and cycling, and you can visit Egeskov Castle on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Egeskov Castle
- The Funen Village
- Odense Zoo
- Munke Mose & Odense River Boats
- Brandts
- H.C. Andersen's Childhood Home
- St. Canute's Cathedral
- H.C. Andersen House