Faaborg brings together distinctive cultural sites and routes through the town and along the coast. This makes it an interesting destination if you want to include both museums and historic buildings as well as outdoor activities in your trip. When choosing what to do, you can focus on different things: art and local history, a route on foot or by bike, and activities by the water.
Art and City History in Faaborg
The Faaborg Museum is a total work of art combining painting, sculpture, architecture and furniture design. It is housed in an architectural gem dating from 1915 and is closely associated with the Funen Painters. The museum’s defining themes thus bring together different art forms and a regional group of artists. The building itself adds an architectural perspective to the collection.
The Faaborg Klokketårn offers another perspective on the town’s history. The tower is a remnant of the town’s first church, Skt. Nikolaj Kirke. It is 31 metres high; visitors can climb to the top and look out over Faaborg and the South Funen Archipelago. Its carillon has 38 bells and plays four times a day. As the schedule and access arrangements may change, check the latest information before your visit.
Faaborg Miniby focuses on a particular historic townscape: the site depicts Faaborg to scale at 1:10, as the town looked in 1890. The model and its specific historical point of reference make it possible to compare the town with how it looks today. For a stay focused on local history, a preserved building and a depiction of Faaborg from an earlier year complement each other.
Arresten and a Postwar Mystery
Through its cells, courtyard and courtroom, Arresten offers a glimpse into prison life. The prison building and courtroom are part of the museum’s permanent exhibition. The three areas give visitors different points of reference: the cells, the courtyard and the place where justice was administered.
Visitors can also rent an iPad to solve the fictional mystery “Murder in the Jailhouse.” The story takes place immediately after the Second World War. The game therefore combines an invented story with the historic prison setting; its availability may change. If this activity is important to your visit, check in advance what is currently on offer.
On Foot, by Bike and by the Water
The routes also offer different options. The Øhavsstien passes through Faaborg’s historic streets. The sections of the trail in the Faaborg area are family-friendly and offer rest stops and access to drinking water along the way. Route conditions and the availability of facilities may change; check the latest information about the sections you plan to walk before setting out.
The Østersøruten follows the coast through Faaborg and Det Sydfynske Øhav. The Herregårdsruten also passes through Faaborg. The Langelinie waterfront promenade runs along Faaborg Fjord, from Havnebad to Klinten Park and the Klinten holiday centre. These details distinguish a coastal route, another route through the town and a specific stretch along the fjord; they do not have to be combined into one continuous tour.
Faaborg Havnebad can be used for water sports or as a starting point for activities including sea kayaking, open-water swimming, diving, water polo and kayak polo. This lets you add one of these activities to your stay, while the routes and museums cater to other interests. Guided tours of Faaborg can be booked year-round; check current availability for specific dates.
Discover more destinations: Nørre Lyndelse, Gislev, Fjællebroen, Dyreborg, Østerby, Millinge, Svanninge, Årslev.
For the wider travel overview: Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality.
