Svendborg

Svendborg is a city on the southern coast of Funen. With around 27.000 citizens, it is the island's second largest city after Odense. Svendborg is home to the Naturama museum. It is the gateway to the South Funen Archipelago, with National Road 9 (Primærrute 9) leading to islands Tåsinge and Langeland, and ferries to Ærø and other islands.

• Naturama, Dronningemaen 30, +45 62210650. Museum with stuffed (real) animals DKK90, free for people under 18.

Naturama, Dronningemaen 30, +45 62210650. Museum with stuffed (real) animals DKK90, free for people under 18.

• Svendborg Cykeludlejning, Jessens Mole 9B, +45 30 17 69 27. June-August 9-13. Bike rentals right on the harbour in Svendborg, in cooperation with the tourist information desk. 80 DKK first day then 60 DKK/day.
• International Clown Festival. Svendborg has hosted an International Clown Festival for over a decade. For a week in mid May the town is full of exciting street performances. There is also a grand parade and a theatre gala show which is well worth trying to get tickets for. Clowns from all over the world gather the festival and perform around the town in various venues throughout the week as well as in the streets.

Svendborg is located at the beautiful Svendborg Sound, and is a good starting point to explore the Sydfynske Øhav archipelago. Several ferries connect to some of the islands from Svendborg, and there are also some pretty veteran tour boats to take you on short cruises in the area.

• M/S Helge, Centrumpladsen 4 (Tourist Information Desk), +45 62 21 09 80. 16/5-13/9 9-17.30. 1 hour tour to Valdemar Slot (pictured) or a 2 hour return trip, also available for charter. 25-50 DKK.
• Maritimt Center Danmark, Havnepladsen 2, +45 62 23 30 23. Does cruises around the archipelago south of the city, in beautiful old wooden ships during the summer (June-August) mainly in the weekends, but you can be lucky to catch a tour on other days, reservations is recommended. Also charters old sail ships to groups of more than 20 people. 150-250 DKK.
• Nicus Nature, Vindebyørevej 31b, +45 40 41 89 82. Sea kayak rentals and guided tours in the archipelago. 300/450 DKK 3 hours/day.
• Sydfyns bådudlejning, Pengekrogen 52, +45 62 21 24 26. Rents out several sail boats ranging from 7,77m to 8,30 m weekends: 1995-5995 DKK, Weekly: 3995-6495 DKK.

M/S Helge, Centrumpladsen 4 (Tourist Information Desk), +45 62 21 09 80. 16/5-13/9 9-17.30. 1 hour tour to Valdemar Slot (pictured) or a 2 hour return trip, also available for charter. 25-50 DKK.

Maritimt Center Danmark, Havnepladsen 2, +45 62 23 30 23. Does cruises around the archipelago south of the city, in beautiful old wooden ships during the summer (June-August) mainly in the weekends, but you can be lucky to catch a tour on other days, reservations is recommended. Also charters old sail ships to groups of more than 20 people. 150-250 DKK.

Nicus Nature, Vindebyørevej 31b, +45 40 41 89 82. Sea kayak rentals and guided tours in the archipelago. 300/450 DKK 3 hours/day.

Sydfyns bådudlejning, Pengekrogen 52, +45 62 21 24 26. Rents out several sail boats ranging from 7,77m to 8,30 m weekends: 1995-5995 DKK, Weekly: 3995-6495 DKK.

Svendborg Cykeludlejning, Jessens Mole 9B, +45 30 17 69 27. June-August 9-13. Bike rentals right on the harbour in Svendborg, in cooperation with the tourist information desk. 80 DKK first day then 60 DKK/day.

International Clown Festival. Svendborg has hosted an International Clown Festival for over a decade. For a week in mid May the town is full of exciting street performances. There is also a grand parade and a theatre gala show which is well worth trying to get tickets for. Clowns from all over the world gather the festival and perform around the town in various venues throughout the week as well as in the streets.

• Bistro Gourmand, Kogtvedvænget 3, 5700 Svendborg, +45 62 21 25 25. 07AM - 10PM. Bistro Gourmand is our gastronomic contribution to the experience at Stella Maris - Hotel de Luxe. French inspired menu with ingredients from the Island of Vejrø, Fyn and the rest of the world. You will find wines from both large and small producers, mainly from France and Italy.

Bistro Gourmand, Kogtvedvænget 3, 5700 Svendborg, +45 62 21 25 25. 07AM - 10PM. Bistro Gourmand is our gastronomic contribution to the experience at Stella Maris - Hotel de Luxe. French inspired menu with ingredients from the Island of Vejrø, Fyn and the rest of the world. You will find wines from both large and small producers, mainly from France and Italy.

• Valdemar Castle. May to September. Beautiful late baroque palace from 1639. Adult: DKK 85.

Valdemar Castle. May to September. Beautiful late baroque palace from 1639. Adult: DKK 85.