The northern transept of Skårup Church was built in 1754 and originally called “Skårupørekirken”. It was reserved for parishioners who lived in Skårupøre. This connection is a distinctive part of the area’s history. The themes for a stay are also shaped by a gently rolling moraine landscape, a stretch of beach and a variety of trails. You can choose to focus on culture, the coast or outdoor activities.

Landscape and cultural environment

Skårup lies in a gently rolling, fertile moraine landscape. The Skårup Seminary cultural environment includes the former seminary, adjoining parts of the village centre and Skårup School. The seminary was founded by royal rescript on 3 June 1803; its building is listed. The cultural environment therefore extends beyond a single building and also includes parts of the village.

Skårup Church also offers specific historical points of interest. Alongside the transept, built in 1754, are two Romanesque baptismal fonts, one of which was left unfinished. Together, these details illustrate different aspects of the church’s history: its special connection to parishioners from Skårupøre and the surviving baptismal fonts. The date and the name “Skårupørekirken” help place the transept in context.

Beach, cycling and walks

Skårupøre Beach stretches for just under three kilometres, from Skårupøre Camping to Åbyskov. There are car parks and bathing jetties at both ends; at the western end, there is also a kiosk and toilets. Skårupøre Camping is located on a peninsula on the Langelandsbælt in southeast Funen. The beach’s length and the location of the facilities listed here provide practical guidance if you want to focus on the coast.

For a cycling trip, the South Funen Fruit Route offers a distinct option: it heads inland towards Skårup and then continues south towards the coast at Åbyskov. Most of the suggested walking route follows the Øhavsstien. The walk leaves the trail and heads uphill towards Skårup. The main differences between the cycling route and the walk are therefore the activity and the routes described.

A shelter and local wine production

The shelter at Bjergager lies between Skårup and the Øhavsstien, north of Skårupøre. The shelter on Bjergagervej has a fire pit, as well as pans and sticks for making pancakes or cooking bread on a stick. Before visiting, check what equipment is currently available, as details may change.

Another local point of interest is wine production: at Skårupøre Vingaard, wine is grown organically and biodynamically. If this particular cultivation method is important to your travel plans, check the latest information in advance. Alongside the beach, walking and cycling routes, and history, agriculture and wine offer other interests to choose from.

Discover more destinations: Nørre Vornæs, Gudme, Vårø, Stenstrup, Revsøre, Skårupøre, Svendborg, Troense

For the main travel overview: Svendborg Municipality.