Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Ærøskøbing
Pop 930
A prosperous 17th-century merchants' town, Ærøskøbing has bucketloads of character.
Cobblestone streets meander between crooked houses, cheerfully painted and gently
skewed, with hand-blown glass windows, doorways bursting with bright hollyhocks, and
half-hidden courtyards offering glimpses into snug, private worlds.
The town has outstanding accommodation and makes the best base for a stay on Ærø.
Sights & Activities
The three local museums are outlined at
www.arremus.dk
; a combined ticket for all three
is Dkr85.
Wandering the timeless streets of Ærøskøbing is like winding the clock back a century
or two. The oldest house, at Søndergade 36, dates to 1645. Other fine streets for strolling
are Vestergade and Smedegade; there's a particularly charming house known as Dukkehu-
set ('The Doll's House') at Smedegade 37.
Hammerichs Hus
MUSEUM
(
www.arremus.dk
; Gyden 22; adult/child Dkr30/free;
noon-3pm Thu Jul & Aug, by appointment
rest of year)
Our favourite of Ærøskøbing's museums, half-timbered Hammerichs Hus is the most
gnarled, creaky hobbit-hole of a home imaginable (mind your head). Its snug interior is
full of antiques collected by sculptor Gunnar Hammerich: most impressive are the walls,
lined with around 3000 beautiful 17th- and 18th-century Dutch tiles.
It's not open long hours, but staff at the nearby Æro Museum will open it for you during
their opening hours.
Æro Museum
MUSEUM
