Top Things to do in Funen and Islands
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What to do and see in Funen and Islands, Denmark: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
This region is home to 700 miles of coastline and 90 islands, including Fyn, the third largest island in Denmark. Also known as "Funen," this attractive island of thatched farmhouses, myriad beaches, forests, beaches and grassland offers gorgeous Kattegat and Baltic views. The most popular spot is quirky Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, but don't miss Ladby's Viking ship grave, where the remains of a 72-foot longship, burial site of a 10th-century Viking chieftain, have been excavated.
Restaurants in Funen and Islands
1. Strojer Samlingen
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
2. Odense Bunker Museum
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
3. Marstal Sofartsmuseum
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By VikingKangaroo - Copenhagen, Denmark
A great local museum that gives you a taste of the seafaring history of Ærø. It has an amazing collection of art that shows so beautifully the life of early Denmark and its seafaring past. There are lots of small seafaring treasures donated from the local community as much as from other sources. This gives you a very complete picture of the shipbuilding past especially. It is spread over 3 buildings each with their own focus. It is interesting for kids and also for adults. There are facilities for wheelchair users and there are good bathrooms. It takes about 2 hours to see it. There are some fun hands on things to try and the staff are really sweet and their English is really good...which when you are a tourist is really appreciated. Well done. We will be back next summer!
4. Vor Frue Kirke
5. The Danish Railway Museum
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4.5 based on 320 reviews
Experience the history of Denmark’s railways in the authentic roundhouse from 1954. We have 21 tracks featuring iconic engines and carriages. Look inside the royal carriages, experience travelling first class and see Denmark’s oldest preserved steam engine from 1868. You can enter many of the museum’s engines and carriages. You can sit on the old wooden seats or stand in the driver’s cab of a steam locomotive. We provide a rewarding outing for the whole family, and visitors of all ages are welcome. Visit the child-sized Children’s Railway Station, brimming with trains and rails for you to play with. Go for a ride on the popular mini-train which runs every day. It is possible to enter many of the carriages and engines. All activities are free once you have paid the entrance fee.
Reviewed By gwnadywaetha
We visited a while ago when staying with friends in the city. We're coming back later this year and my daughter has already asked to come again. We enjoyed the vintage trains, and the ride on the minature railway. A great day out, and fantastic value for money.
6. Naturama
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
The red deer bellows. There is lightning. The bear wants to be cuddled. Get close to the animals while lighting, sounds and films change the atmosphere in the room. Tasks and information about the animals in English. SPIDERS: Special exhibition with live spiders and fun activities.
Reviewed By robinsQ3134BV - Farnborough, United Kingdom
This place is great for both adults and kids. Our 2 year old son has been here a couple of times now when we return to visit family in Denmark and he always rushes around pointing at the animals shouting their names with excitement. The long spiralling ramp and long stairs make it easy for him to navigate between levels too.
7. Faaborg Museum
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Faaborg Museum is a complete work of art comprising painting, sculpture, architecture and furniture design. The Museum is an architectural gem. The ‘Faaborg Chair’, which was created especially for the Museum, is an iconic piece of Danish modern furniture design. Many galleries, columns, mosaics and coloured cabinets combine to produce a special magic – it’s as if a little piece of the Mediterranean has appeared in southern Funen, Denmark. The Museum has so much to offer and we welcome you to a wonderful world of art.
Reviewed By knockel
Wonderful museum if you appreciate naturalist art from around 1900, placed in a fine building from the period. Much more inside than you expect when you enter.
8. Arresten
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Follow us behind bars Why not enjoy a captivating stay inside our Town Jail and learn about justice and punishment. Behind closed doors, you will get a taste of prison life as it was in the good old days and in recent times. Just the sensation of being behind bars gives rise to reflection among young and old alike. Challenge your opinion on the legal system, when you make your way around. Why do we lock up people? How are the conditions in a Danish jail? And what does justice mean? Such questions are likely to occur when you walk into the prison yard, the cells and the court of justice. Jail for all ages Families with kids are more than welcome. We have customized information for kids and a selection of worksheets to choose from. Younger kids may find this authentic museum a bit scary. Therefore, please consider if they will be comfortable with the activities.
9. CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Visit "CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark" and enjoy the finest ceramic arts and crafts ranging from a 235 year old plate in the Royal Copenhagen porcelain collection to the experimental work of contemporary artist. The museum has recently been transformed from a small museum located in a beautiful old villa to also include a spacious, modern building.This new building offers 1,500 square meters situated both above and below ground level. The ceramic art is literally surrounded by its own material, clay.
Reviewed By IntrepidHector - Lolland, Denmark
I don't understand some of the drab, half-hearted reviews some contributors have given this wonderful museum. It's a sheer joy - no two ways about it. The original museum was housed in the quirky old red house in the picture - but the big surprise is that now a stunningly smart state-of-the-art staircase leads you down into the earth - the clay - and the fabulous, spacious, modern exhibition space. There were 2 special exhibitions, each curated with great imagination - including one dedicated to the ceramic works of the famous CoBrA artist Carl-Henning Pedersen - a banquet of plates and pots and colours - some of the items placed on plinths that emitted musique concrète sounds redolent of clay in a range of processes - thrilling. There is also a jaw-dropping collection of pieces from the Royal Copenhagen porcelain factory, tracing its history and styles and paying tribute to the various artists commissioned to design for them - it's a real piece of Danish cultural heritage. Finally as you come to the end of the underground space, daylight intrudes again with a huge panorama window with a breathtaking view of the water. You can enjoy a similar view from the excellent café, a modern glass cube pavilion clad in moveable, vertical brick slats. I could go on… This is a must-see attraction in the area.
10. The Tinderbox (Fyrtoejet)
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Will-o’-the-wisps. Goblins. Elves. Bone-horses and talking lizards. Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Elf Mound is full of magical creatures. At The Tinder-Box Cultural House for Children’s exhibition at Møntergarden, you become part of the story. Step inside the mound and discover gnarled tree roots, fire under the pots and mountain caves to sleep in, as well as weird and wonderful costumes. Elf shops entice, and board games stand ready. You’re allowed to touch everything. Listen, play, transform. Let time stand still and spend it with those you love in a whole new world.
