The Danish South Sea

Experience Ærø

Sea, small harbours, historic towns and Danish calm – Ærø offers far more than just a stay in a holiday home on Ærø. Discover the island and its most beautiful places and activities.

Places & activities on Ærø

Skjoldnæs lighthouse near Søby

Søby & northern Ærø

Harbour, nature and peace right on your doorstep.
The historic old town of Ærøskøbing

Ærøskøbing

Historic old town with cobbled streets.
Traditional house façade in Marstal

Marstal

Harbour and maritime history.
Aerial view of Ærø Golf Klub with Skjoldnæs lighthouse

Golf

Play with a view of the Danish South Sea.
Fishing on the coast of Ærø

Fishing

Sea, coast and calm.
Ærø Jazz Festival wristband

Jazz festival

Music, summer and island atmosphere.
Wedding table by the sea on Ærø

Getting married on Ærø

Say “I do” on a very special island.
Visitors at the Maritime Museum in Marstal

Art & culture

Galleries, artists and crafts.
Children doing crafts at the Maritime Museum in Marstal

Family holidays

Beaches, museums and bike rides.
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Day trips

Funen, Sønderborg & the Danish South Sea.
Aerial view of the islands of Drejø, Hjortø and Skarø in the South Funen Archipelago

From Ærø

Island hopping – Danish South Sea

Ærø is not the end of the journey. Sometimes it is only the beginning.

Discover island hopping →

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Getting here

How to get to Ærø.

Holidays with your dog

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The Cottage

Your retreat on Ærø.

Ready for Ærø?

Dansk Cottage is available from spring 2027.

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