Things to do
From the fairytale gardens of Egeskov Castle to the Funen Golden Age art at the Faaborg Museum. From the dramatic hills of the Svanninge Hills to the zen atmosphere of the Japanese Gardens. In Faaborg and the surrounding area, nature is an experience in itself – and there is always more to discover.
The best things to do right now
Faaborg is something special all year round. We have gathered some of the most wonderful experiences South Funen has to offer right now.
Discover Egeskov Castle on Funen, with award-winning gardens, playgrounds, vintage cars and mazes – a full-day experience for the whole family.
Inspiration for your trip
Not sure what to fit in? Our inspiration trips guide you to the best experiences in Faaborg and the surrounding area – whether you have just one day, a full weekend, or are travelling with children, as a couple or with friends. Find your trip and get started.
The museums in Faaborg
Faaborg offers a surprisingly rich museum scene. Experience the art of the Funen Painters at the Faaborg Museum, dive into the history of the archipelago at the Archipelago Museum, feel the past at The Prison, or visit Carl Nielsen’s Childhood Home – and let yourself be inspired by the surroundings that shaped one of Denmark’s greatest composers.
Visit Faaborg Museum, a total work of art combining painting, sculpture and furniture design in a stunning 1915 building. Explore the works of Funen painters and special exhibitions in historic surroundings.
Discover Egeskov Castle on Funen, with award-winning gardens, playgrounds, vintage cars and mazes – a full-day experience for the whole family.
Experiences for the whole family
Faaborg and the surrounding area are made for families with children. There’s room to explore – on the sandy beach at Gåsebjerg, behind the wheel at Egeskov Castle, or along the tracks of the vintage railway. With plenty of family‑friendly experiences, active nature and short distances between adventures, Faaborg is the perfect base for an unforgettable family holiday in South Funen.
Tag en tur med Veteranjernbanen og oplev, hvordan det var at rejse med tog i 1950’erne.
Discover Egeskov Castle on Funen, with award-winning gardens, playgrounds, vintage cars and mazes – a full-day experience for the whole family.
Nature in Faaborg and the surrounding area is an experience in itself.
In and around Faaborg, breathtaking nature awaits. The Svanninge Hills wind through the landscape like rolling hills that have earned them the nickname the Funen Alps. Pipstorn Forest invites calm and reflection beneath the leafy canopy, while Trebjerg offers one of the area’s most beautiful viewpoints. And down by the coast lies Dyreborg – a peaceful place where land and sea meet. Here, nature needs no introduction. It speaks for itself.
Go island hopping in the South Funen Archipelago and experience the serenity of island life.
