Roadsign to Bederslev and Uggerslev

Woods of Dalskov

Bogense harbour

A local overviewing the old fishing boats


A seagull

The renovated qauy

The 700-years old town Bogense is situated on the North coast of Funen and known as 'the city of mermaids'. The idyllic habour is very charming and atmospheric and you will find the most beautiful view to Æbleø. The harbour is a old fishing harbour and has been renovated nicely. There are still a few fishing boats around, the quay has been rebuilt with a few posh shops, including a chandlers and a wine shop.

Furthermore the Marina has some of the country's cleanest bathing water and it is very child-friendly. The Marina a fully fledged sailing centre and a popular destination during the summer.

Æbleø

Æbelø is an island located just north of Fyn near Bogense. Northeast of Bogense you will find Æbleø. It is very easy to see from the picturesque harbour in Bogense. Æbleø is a small island that is uninhabited and has a unique nature.

The island is a functioning nature reserve only inhabited by the ranger that keeps the marked paths and overlooks the island. Since the island became a nature park in 1999 the forests have been transformed to traditional danish leaf-forests. There is some wildlife on the island like deers and sheeps. The island has a very special nature, which can be experienced by following the 7 kilometre long path leading you around the island.

Getting to Æbleø by foot is possible from Jersore, but it is preferable when the tides are low, as you have to walk a couple of kilometres of shallow water. Ask the locals for information or go there by one of the many trips there will be made during the summerperiod.

Fishing from Æbleø is also very good and popular. Especially seatrouts should be able to catch. Try out a Summernight-fishing from Æbleø. It is a very beautiful and special experience but don’t expect to many fish.

Bicyling

Bicyling is a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for you and the landscape passing by in a speed where the mind can follow.
Bicyling is very popular in Denmark and almost every child has a bicycle. Therefor you will experince lots of people go around on bicycle. Bicyling is a popular retreat for both locals and tourists who seek a bit of tranquility. Bicyling is a safe, fun, easy and obvious choice everywhere in Denmark.

Langdysse in Kappendrup

In the backyard of Kappendrup 55 you find the 'Langdysse'

The Dolmen

Access is easy, it is only a short walk. The site itself is a landmark and cannot be missed. It is marked on most maps and signposted. You can park behind the house and it is easy to see then. It is more difficult to find the dolmen from the street, but then simply ask people for the 'Langdysse'.

In the back yard of the houses Kappendrup 55-63 you will find the burial mound and the barrow 'Kappendrup Church'. Though the name is hinting differently the place was established in the period 3900-1700 B. C.

Kappendrup is a minor village with only 287 inhabitants.

Roadsign to Roerslev

The Danish Flag

Flyvesandet

Flyvesandet lies on the northern coast of Fyn - Funen. The nearest small town is Otterup. The beach is of outstanding quality and has been the voted the best on the island of Fyn. The beach is very popular for families with children as much of the water is very shallow. It is also a very popular place for fishing.

The landscape round about contains many sand dunes. The area is popular with kite flyers and windsurfers. Especially german tourits love to fly with kite flyers in the area.

There is a campsite nearby called Flyvesandets Camping, not topmodern but very cosy and a wonderland for children. You will find a kiosk open on the beach in high season.

Otterup Flea Market

Otterup has a weekly flea markets throughout the summer. A traditional flea market, where private citizens display their battered but beautiful second-hand goods. The flea markets takes place in Otterup City every saturday from 9am to 2pm.

Here, you can find antiquities as well as stalls from local farm shops selling everything from honey and vegetables to cheese and fish. Children will also be there selling out their old toys for cheap money. The goods are usually inexpensive and range in quality depending on what you are looking for.

You can also sit down, have a sasuage and a local beer and listen to the local folk musicians. It costs a little and tastes a great.

A market where families with children can spend a good time in a relaxed atmosphere. An mix of old and new, Otterup Flea Market is a great opportunity to browse some of the area's finest food and second-hand goods.

The stone in the Glavendrup Grove

One place is though unique if you want to follow the footsteps of the Vikings - the Glavendrup Grove near Skamby.

In the Glavendrup Grove the Glavendrup stone was found. The Vikings buried their dead fellowmen in burial mounds or stone ships, a symbol of the voyage to the land of the dead. Burial mounds are found all over Northfunen, whereas ship burials are rare.

The stone in the Glavendrup Grove is dated back to the 9th century. The longest inscription found in Denmark carved on three sides was found on the stone. 210 runic letters is carved in the stone.The stone was put up by Ragnhild and her sons and it was erected in memory of the Viking chieftain Alle den Blege in English: Alle the Pale.

The Glavendrup Stone is standing at the end of the largest preserved stone ship in Denmark - originally 60 m long and 12 m wide. The place is open for everyone and you will find beautiful surroundings. Glavendrup is worth a visit to see the restored Viking ship-building rig. It forms part of a series of stones arranged in the form of a ship that are around sixty metres long. A grove of trees has been built around the stones to protect them. But be aware - on the stone is a detailed inscription ending with a threat to damage the stone.

Here's a translation of the runes from both sides of the stone, adapted from a couple of sources:"Ragnhildr placed this stone in memory of Alle, the housecarls' chieftain, high priest of the sanctuary. Alle's sons made this monument in memory of their father, and his wife in memory of her husband. And Sóti carved these runes in memory of his lord. Thor bless these runes. A warlock be he who damages this stone or drags it (to stand) in memory of another."

North Funen - Fyn

Funen, originally Fyn, is in the middle of Denmark. It's easy to find and the homeplace of the famous fairy-tales writer H. C. Anderson and the weel-known danish composer Carl Nielsen.