Ærø Island
After our delightful time in Roskilde, we took a ferry ride to Ærø Island and the quaint town of Ærøskøbing. After settling into our B & Bs, we gathered for a traditional Danish meal, made complete by the dessert no one can pronounce, rød grød med fløde, red pudding with cream and berries.
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Ferry Ride to Ærø Island |
Day 7, August 24
We spent the morning exploring the cobbled streets, lined by 300-400 year old hyggelig cottages in Ærøskøbing. Hyggelig means cozy which perfectly describes this village. Tiny huts line the beach, providing families a place to come on summer holidays to picnic and enjoy the sun and water.
We spent the morning exploring the cobbled streets, lined by 300-400 year old hyggelig cottages in Ærøskøbing. Hyggelig means cozy which perfectly describes this village. Tiny huts line the beach, providing families a place to come on summer holidays to picnic and enjoy the sun and water.
After an enjoyable morning exploring Ærøskøbing, we loaded the bus to tour the rest of the island. We stopped at the 1550s manor, Søbygaard, once the fortress for Duke Hans the Younger. The restored buildings are now used as an art school's exhibition hall, for classical concerts and events. We were their guests for a traditional lunch consisting of three courses of open faced sandwiches called smørrebrød. After lunch we toured the Bregninge Kirke, a Romanesque 15th century church. Ships hanging from the ceiling remind worshippers to pray for those at sea. |
Touring Ærø Island |