Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Explore
Egeskov Slot
, a splendid moat-encircled castle with a garden full
of mazes, museums and marvels
2
Immerse yourself in the fairy-tale world of Hans Christian Andersen in
3
Visit Denmark's only Viking Age ship grave,
Vikingemuseet Ladby
,
the last
resting place of a 10th-century chieftain
4
Sail away to one of the country's friendliest islands, gorgeous
Ærø
, with
undulating country lanes perfect for cycling
5
Marvel at Cold War manoeuvring as you descend into the bunkers and
battleships at
Langelandsfort
6
Inspect wooden ships on the
Svendborg
waterfront before cruising the wa-
ters of the South Funen Archipelago
7
Stop at roadside produce stalls while touring southern Funen before re-
freshments at
Falsled Kro
BRIDGE CONNECTIONS
Funen is connected to Zealand by the Storebælts Bro (Great Belt Bridge), and to Jutland
by the Lillebælts Bro (Little Belt Bridge).
If you're driving, there is a toll (Dkr235 for a regular car) to cross the impressive 18km-
long Storebælts Bro. See
www.storebaelt.dk
for more.
ODENSE
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Funen's millennium-old capital is a cheerful, compact city ideal for feet or bicycles, with
enough diversions to keep you hooked for a couple of days.
The city makes much ado about being the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen.
There's a profusion of Andersen-related attractions, including museums, children's centres
and sculptures of his most famous stories - even the lights at pedestrian crossings feature
