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Svendborg is a town on the Danish island of Funen, which is located in south-central Denmark. It is the second-largest city on the island and the capital of the South Fyn Archipelago. This charming old seaside town holds the title of ‘Denmark’s nicest trading town’ and is famous for its many music concerts and events held throughout the year. Explore the area at your own leisure by hiring a car. You’ll find prices as low as €22.07 for compact cars when booking in advance with Enjoy Travel.
Guide to Svendborg
Geography
Svendborg is located on the south coast of the island of Funen which is bounded by the Little Belt strait to the west and the Great Belt to the east. Svendborg is some 195km (121 miles) southwest of Copenhagen and 183km (114 miles) south of Aarhus.
Climate
Svendborg experiences a temperate oceanic climate that is characterised by mild winters and mild to pleasantly warm summers. However, Svendborg receives a lot of rain throughout the year. The best time to visit Svendborg is in the summer from June to August. The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 17.7 °C and the driest month is April and the wettest is August.
Culture in Svendborg
Svendborg has a varied and vibrant cultural scene with plenty of concerts, plays, exhibitions and other events taking place all year round. With more than 700 live concerts annually, this is a great destination for those who like to sing, clap and dance their way around town.
Things to do in Svendborg
Immerse yourself in history
Get to know the history of the region with a visit to the Danish Welfare Museum, which is housed in Svendborg’s old Poorhouse. This unique setting showcases an important time in Denmark’s welfare history, one that was hidden from the world for so long. Hear the stories and plights of the poor, sick and homeless who called this place home during the 102 years that the Poorhouse was in operation. It is a fascinating and eye-opening place to visit.
Enjoy a day at the beach
Christiansminde Strand is a popular destination located around one kilometre from central Svendborg. It is a beautiful, Blue Flag sandy beach with lots to do. Apart from sunbathing, you can enjoy mini-golf, the kids can run wild in the playground and there is a bathing jetty where you’ll find the famous Helge berths.
Eating out in Svendborg
Svendborg is a great gastronomic destination. Not only is it home to wonderful regional restaurants but it is also where you’ll find Kulinarisk Sydfyn – the largest food market in the Nordics. Try a traditional Danish smørrebrød for lunch, stop in charming cafes for coffee and cake and enjoy sunset dinners along the waterfront. There is a great variety of cuisines on offer but seeking out the places that champion local small-scale producers will give you a fantastic taste of the region’s spoils.
Svendborg Transport
Airport
The airports nearest to Svendborg are Sønderborg Airport (SGD) 53km, Billund Airport (BLL) 119km and Aarhus Airport (AAR) 138km. To travel to and from the airports, you can take the bus or a combination of buses and trains. You can also hop in a taxi cab or hire a car from the airport.
Getting around Svendborg
Svendborg and the surrounding area are serviced by local buses and the bus station is right next to the train station. Use the Fynbus website to plan your route and check timetables. There are also regular ferries connecting Svendborg with Skarø, Drejø, Hjortø, Ærø and Valdemars Castle. Ride-hailing services, like Uber, do not operate in Svendborg, so many tourists decide to hire a car to get around and get off the beaten track. Some of the most reliable car hire agencies in Svendborg include Europcar and Avis.