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The perfect getaway: Charm, elegance and beautiful surroundings Beautifully located on Funen, Munkebro Kro is known for its peaceful settings, elegant interior and warm-hearted service. Set by Kerteminde Fjord, just 20 minutes from Odense, the family-run inn is the perfect place for both exploring and relaxing.
parties and weddings. Its popularity has also resulted in a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.
By Signe Hansen | Photos: Munkebro Kro
For everyone
Since 1826, people have been coming from near and far to visit the charming Munkebro Kro at Kerteminde Fjord. However, visitors should not be fooled by the inn’s long history and charming, straw-thatched exterior; inside awaits an elegant and modern experience with lots of beautiful details. “The building has been in use as an inn for 191 years, but the rooms have been thoroughly renovated and the inn completely mod36 | Issue 107 | December 2017
ernised,” says Iben Germundsson who, together with her husband Finn Egebjerg Rasmussen, took over the place in 2014. “Often, people are actually surprised by how elegant and modern it is.” The mix of charm, elegance and unpretentious service attracts a wide variety of dinner and overnight guests, who use the inn for everything from business trips to romantic getaways, birthday
When Iben Germundsson and Finn Egebjerg Rasmussen took over the inn almost four years ago, their ambition was to turn the then gourmet restaurant into a place that could and would welcome everyone. The inclusive approach is also reflected in warm, down-to-earth service, which is noted and appreciated by many visitors. “At many gourmet places, things tend to get a bit uptight, and that’s just not