A walk along Sønderby Klint, fishing at Sønderby Sø, Sønderby Kirke and football golf offer a range of activities. Hagenskov Gods adds a history of architecture and heritage protection. Together, these topics range from outdoor activity in coastal terrain to a cultural event with a precise date.

Coastal landscape at Sønderby Klint

The coastal route at Sønderby Klint is about three kilometres long and passes through hilly terrain; its highest point is almost 30 metres above sea level. At the cliff, deposits from three glaciers dating to the Weichselian glaciation can be seen. For those interested in geological history, this provides a specific subject to explore alongside the walk. Tables and benches are available at a car park near Sønderby Klint, where you can eat food you have brought with you.

Fishing at Sønderby Sø

Fishing is permitted at the Sønderby Sø fishing platform and along a marked section of the shore. There are benches at the platform; you can park at Sønderby Kirke or along the roadside next to the lake.

Church and estate: local history

Sønderby Kirke in Ebberup dates back to an original Romanesque church from the 13th century. On 26 May 1939, the von Trapp family sang at Dagmar Dreyer’s wedding in the church. This place brings together Romanesque architectural history and a clearly dated event from the 20th century.

The present-day Hagenskov Gods was built in 1775 in the new Neoclassical style by its owner, Niels Ryberg, under the direction of city architect G.E. Rosenberg. Two separate scopes of heritage protection should be distinguished: in 1968, the castle was protected as a Class A national monument; in 1973, the entire Hagenskov Gods, including all associated land, was fully protected. The construction date and protection dates therefore describe different historical stages and different scopes of protection.

The historical highlights differ: the church is notable for its Romanesque origins and the 1939 event, while Hagenskov Gods stands out for its Neoclassical architecture and phased heritage protection.

The castle can be viewed from the public road that runs through the estate. There is no other public access; visitors are received by appointment.

Football golf and suggested route

Vestfyns Fodboldgolf offers an 18-hole football golf course in Ebberup. The holes have varying levels of difficulty, and the course is designed to be accessible to people regardless of age, gender or athletic ability. Compared with a coastal walk, football golf offers a different way to spend time actively: on a course with changing challenges rather than on a route through hilly terrain.

The suggested route “Rundt om Hagenskov” passes through Ebberup to Sønderby Kirke. The church is therefore not only a point of interest for architectural and cultural history, but also a destination on the suggested route. If you plan to follow it, check the route details beforehand, as they may change.

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