Explore the past in Svendborg
Photo:Mikkel Jézéquel&Mikkel Jézéquel
UNESCO Global Geopark The history of the South Funen Archipelago begins over ten thousand years ago at the end of the Ice Age. As the ice caps melted, sea levels rose, flooding Stone Age settlements and forests and creating the unique archipelago landscape of 55 islands and islets. The rapid sea level rise has characterised the life of the area, which continues to develop with island life, shipping and agriculture, thanks to the special geology of the current South Funen and Archipelago.
Geospots
In Svendborg and the surrounding area you will find both geological and cultural-historical traces of the Ice Age. If you want to explore the past, you can go to a geospot. At a geospot, you have the opportunity to experience a special landscape and get in touch with the traces of the Ice Age. Here you can see the geospots in Svendborg municipality.
Here you can also experience the Geopark
Put the Geopark in your pocket
Download the app Geopark Det Sydfynske Øhav. It gives you a digital map with an overview and inspiration for experiences on foot, on water or by bike.
Download from Google Play or Apple App Store
Photo:Mikkel Jézéquel