AEro Attractions
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).
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).
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Søby
Soby, at the northwestern tip of Ærø, is worth a visit. Here can be seen a country house, the Søbygård, built on the foundations of a massive medieval fortress. One of the cellars once served as a prison; leg-irons and chains which were used can be seen in the Ærø Museum.
The town of Saby is known for its two beautiful lighthouses situated on the harbour. Saby is renowned for its historical shipyard, and is located in close proximity to scenic golf courses that overlook the seaside - golf lovers can venture only a few miles out of saby to find some of the most beautiful courses on the continent.
The town of Saby is known for its two beautiful lighthouses situated on the harbour. Saby is renowned for its historical shipyard, and is located in close proximity to scenic golf courses that overlook the seaside - golf lovers can venture only a few miles out of saby to find some of the most beautiful courses on the continent.
Windmills
In the northwest of the island of Ærø several windmills have been preserved, including the Vitsø Mølle and the Vester Mølle.
Ærø Museum
Objects of local history, including costumes, are exhibited in the Ærø Museum.
Hours
April 20 to October 17
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
October 18 to April 18
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Ærøskøbing - Bottle-Ship Museum
A visit is recommended to the Shipping Museum (Smedegade) in the market town of Ærø which boasts several hundred examples of model ships in bottles.
