FAABORG and the Southern Funen Baltic Sea

Enjoy the fjord, the nature, culture and activities
The name of the city Foburgh, it is believed, means "fox Borg", first mentioned in 1229, when King Waldemar has his Portuguese daughter, Princess Eleonora Faaborg as a present!
The old town of Faaborg, with the small and cozy streets regarded as a beautiful backdrop for some of the most beautiful areas in Denmark with the islands Bjørnø, Lyo, Avernakø and Aero and the many opportunities for an active holiday.

Spring in the fjord
The Faaborg Harbour Bath is located a few hundred meters from the city center, you can jump directly to Faaborg Fjord. There is a children's pool, a sauna, and toilets. In the same area you will also find locol kayak harbor, from which you can start paddling a kayak.

Bell Tower, city gate and guard
The Bell Tower, the landmark of the city, is a relic of St. Nicholas church, which was demolished in the mid-1500s. The oldest parts of the tower date from the end of the previous century. The view from the tower over the red roofs of the city, the natural area Svanninge Hills and the Baltic Sea is fabulous. From the bell tower, the largest carillon sounds Funen every day at 8, 12, 16 and 20 clock. The city guard is in the summer, from 29.06 - 08.23 every evening, starting at the Bell Tower, 21-22 clock his evening rounds.

The city gate "Vester Port" was built in around 1400 and is the only remaining city gates of the suspected Faaborg. There are only a similar medieval town gate in Denmark.

Svanninge hills and mountains
One of the most exciting natural areas on Funen, "Svanninge" and "Svanninge Bjerge" is only three kilometers north of Faaborg and ideal for a walking holiday on the marked trail "Øhavsstien". The unique area is created after the last ice age and is very interesting geological area.

Øhavsstien
Øhavsstien is a 220-km of well-marked trail system that runs along the archipelago south of the coasts and islands of Langeland. You can at the tourist office in Faaborg free maps of the entire path, or selected portions of the path (short 1-7) receive or print them www.visitfaaborg.dk. The book "A Øhavsstien- vandrertur around the island group" is available in Faaborg Tourist Office.

Bicycle tours
Fyn is a great place for cycling. To this end, we have created a regional bike map with accompanying book of the official bike paths. The trails are marked with blue letters and numbers and give a good overview of the routes. There are also local bike maps of the most beautiful trails in the area. All maps are available in Faaborg Tourist Office.

Egeskov - and other attractions
Egeskov Castle, of 1554, is one of the largest and most famous tourist attraction of the island. With its Veteranbil- and Veteranflymuseer it is an award winning park with playgrounds for young and old. Egeskov is exciting for the whole family - no matter what interests you.

See also on www.visitfaaborg.dk for the many other ways in culture, nature, active holidays and especially good food.

Welcome to Faaborg and the Southern Funen Baltic Sea!