Coast & countryside – nothing comes close to Ærø

NOTHING COMES CLOSE TO ÆRØ

Ærø has fully 80 km of coastline, and the countryside near the coasts is often so enchanting that it’s a good idea to allow plenty of time to enjoy it to the full . Along the coasts of Ærø you can, for instance, moor your boat in one of the charming harbours, see if you can stay upright on an SUP board or in a kayak, cast your fishing line, go on a guided tour to find out more about the origins of beach stones, or simply admire the delightful beach houses and the wonderful view while you relax on one of the fine beaches .

EGEHOVED WOODS

VESTERSTRAND BEACH IN ÆRØSKØBING

ERIKS HALE BEACH NEAR MARSTAL

IDEAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE COAST & COUNTRYSIDE

Rent an SUP board or a kayak from Ærø Kajak & SUP near Eriks Hale Beach in Marstal . When you rent, you will also receive instruction on dry land before testing your skills on the water . You can also book an hour or two with an instructor for a more thorough introduction .

Take a stone-spotting tour along Eriks

Hale Beach in Marstal with local guide Knud Nielsen and find out more about beach stones .

Enjoy a walk through Egehoved Woods

on the outskirts of Marstal and eat your packed lunch under the swaying treetops . A part of the woods is a designated dogfriendly area . Make tracks for Voderup Klint on the south side of Ærø . The geology here has markedly changed the landscape in that a major stone slide has left huge blocks of stone that look more like terraces or giant steps leading down to the water . If you haven’t run out of puff after climbing up again, the view out over the unruly Baltic Sea will surely take your breath away, as it is truly magnificent .

Book a guided fishing trip from Ærø Seatrout, which also rents out fishing rods and tackle . The guys there help both couples and families to polish up their fishing skills along the coasts of Ærø . If you are on a family holiday, go on a Tour de Playground right next to the local marinas . It’s a fun way to spend an afternoon, and there is always ice cream or a selection of café-hot drinks nearby .

Head out to Vitsø Strand beach in Søby on a sunny winter day and let your children build sandcastles while you take in the view of the iconic fisherman’s cabins .

Current dates and further information can be found at visitaeroe .com/explore .

As a returning sailor, you may already know that up until now, payment of harbour fees for Ærø’s marinas has involved manual transactions based on personal contact . As from the coming season, however, the system has been streamlined so in the future, harbour fees are to be paid electronically on arrival. The instructions will be clearly presented for all our visitors who arrive by sea .

Remember that you need a fishing

permit to fish here. You can order permits online, but if you forget to do so before you arrive, you can buy one from the Tourist Information Office at Ærøskøbing Harbour or from the library in Marstal .

Risemark Strand is a naturist beach . Everyone is welcome here, but be aware

that you may encounter visitors without any clothes on.

THE PLAYGROUND AT SØBY MARINA