Ærø

District: Fyns amt

Area: 88sq.km/sq.mi

Population: 9,000

Situation

The island of Ærø is situated south of Funen and west of Langeland, at the entrance to the Little Belt. The coast is generally steep, particularly in the northwestern part. Inland among green hills nestle pretty little villages. There is good bathing especially along the north and east coasts.

Although the coast on the west of the island runs in a straight line, the northern part has more spits of land and bays, and it is here that the larger towns are situated. Car ferries ply between Ærøskøbing and Svendborg (Funen), Marstal and Rudkøbing (Langeland), Søby and Fåborg (Funen), and between Søby and Mommark (Als).