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.