Borgnæs is a popular summer land area on Ærø. Here you are sur­ro­un­ded by luxuriant nature and specta­cu­lar scenery. From Borgnæs, you have access to the Ar­chipela­go Trail, one of the longest hiking trails in Denmark, taking you across the Ar­chipela­go. Put on your walking shoes and explore the fa­sci­nat­ing nature. You can also jump in the blue sea as Borgnæs gives you access to the finest beaches on Ærø. For one thing, Borgnæs Strand is known to be a par­ti­cu­lar­ly child-friendly beach with its fine sand and clear, shallow water. Around Borgnæs, you will find a number of small villages with old Ærø-style houses and historic sites that bear witness to the history of Ærø.

On the southern part of Ærø, you will find the small village of Dunkær. Here you can ex­pe­ri­en­ce quiet nature and real rural bliss. The small winding roads are lined by homely cottages side by side, adorning the co­un­trysi­de. And in the town, you will also find Dunkær Mill that bear witness to the history of the village and the active agri­cul­tu­re of former times. Just 4 km from the village, you have Risemark Strand on the southern coast of Ærø for you to enjoy a sandy beach and lapping waves. The beach is extremely child-friendly with its shallow water and it should be noted that the beach has a de­sig­na­ted area for naturists.

Marstal is the largest town on Ærø with a proud maritime history which is why the town is also known as “Skipper Town” col­loqui­al­ly. This sense of pride par­ti­cu­lar­ly manifests itself in the local town life. The harbour is a well-known gathering place for townspe­op­le and ho­li­day­ma­kers, and the maritime museum is one of the major at­tra­ctions in the area. Here you can delve into the maritime history of the town and enjoy exhi­bi­tions on the shipping trade. The town centre features a lovely shopping street and here you can shop to your heart’s content and sample local de­li­ca­cies. And a mere stone’s throw from Marstal, you will find Eriks Hale Strand over­look­ing some of the colourful beach huts on the island.

In Ommel, you will im­me­di­a­te­ly get a sense of the charm and tranqui­li­ty of island life. The gathering point for local residents and ho­li­day­ma­kers in the area is un­doub­ted­ly Ommel Harbour; from here you can enjoy looking at the boats bobbing gently in the water. In con­ti­nu­a­tion of the harbour, you will find the most wonderful sandy beach, a small tranquil gem in the middle of it all. The beach is a draw to the locals in the area so you will also quickly get the sense of being a part of the local en­viron­ment, far away from the typical turist at­tra­ctions. In Ommel, you can go for walks along the water, enjoy the fresh sea breeze and the beautiful views of the Baltic Sea.

In Stokkeby, you can enjoy life and find your calm in a small nature oasis. Go exploring on foot or on a bicycle and ex­pe­ri­en­ce the genuine scenic beauty of Ærø. Located in the middle of the island, you are close to a number of the at­tra­ctions of Ærø. 5 km from Stokkeby, you will find Voderup Klint, a large, hilly natural resort offering the most in­cre­dib­le sea views. From Voderup Klint, you get close to the remains of nature from the Ice Age when large blocks of the landscape slid down the cliff and into the sea. Within the same range, you will also find Ærøs­kø­bing and here you can visit the cafés and re­stau­rants in town to sample local de­li­ca­cies.

Søby is the most northern town on Ærø, ori­gi­nal­ly serving as an old shipyard and ferry town and this also manifests itself in the small streets and alleys of the town oozing maritime at­mosp­he­re. From the harbour, you can see the local life unfold and how the ferry de­par­tu­res con­tri­bu­te to the life and the constant buzzing on the harbour. Søby is par­ti­cu­lar­ly known to golf ent­hu­si­asts because it is in these parts of the island you will find the most beautiful seaside golf course in Northern Europe. The golf course is located a mere 5 km north of Søby and is nestled in scenic sur­ro­un­dings. From Søby, you can also go hiking and cycling to take in the scenic co­un­trysi­de and coast­li­nes of Ærø.

In the middle of Ærø, you will find the village of Tranderup. Tranderup is a charming little village oozing tranqui­li­ty and rural bliss. Here you can see well-preserved old houses and farms and enjoy the views of open, green co­un­trysi­de inviting you on long walks. Tranderup is located on the main road between Søby and Marstal – the northern and southern ends of Ærø. Located in the middle of the island, Tranderup is near all the at­tra­ctions of Ærø. So you can ex­pe­ri­en­ce the diversity of the island from coast to coast, explore the nearby towns and beautiful sandy beaches.

Ærøs­kø­bing is known as the pearl of Ærø and it is one of the best preserved market towns in Denmark. The winding streets, colourful houses and fine history of the town attract visitors from near and far. As you walk around the cobbled streets in the town, you will quickly find yourself back in time. Here you can enjoy the sights and be fa­sci­na­ted by the many old and well-preserved buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. In the town, you can visit local shops, take part in artisan markets and take a well-deserved break in one of several homely cafés, maybe sampling local de­li­ca­cies.