Skarø
Visit Skarø, known for its natural beauty and rich birdlife, and for its organic and climate-friendly Skarø Is, which has its ice cream café and bistr...
Go island hopping from Svendborg harbour
Photo: Knud Mortensen
Svendborg Harbour offers an abundance of ways to experience the South Fyn Archipelago. See below for a list of the different ferry services and links to timetables and ticket prices, we recommend booking your tickets in advance.
Island hopping from Svendborg
When you hop on a ferry in Svendborg, you can visit the islands of Skarø, Drejø, Hjortø and Ærø. Read about the islands here and plan which ones you want to visit.
Geir Haukursson
Veteran ship M/S Helge
Join the veteran ship M/S Helge on a unique sailing trip and experience South Funen and Svendborg Sound from the most beautiful side.
Enjoy the salty sea air with a view of the beautiful nature with forests, beaches and the most cosy little harbours. Take a detour on the tour and get off in the cosy old skipper town of Troense and stroll through the old streets with well-maintained half-timbered houses. At several of the tour stops, you'll also find good beaches, ice-cream parlours and opportunities for pleasant walks in the area.
Knud Mortensen
Hjortøboen
Hjortøboen connects Svendborg with Hjortø on a beautiful one-hour boat trip. Along the way, you pass the idyllic Svendborg Sound and sail past Skarø before the ferry docks in Hjortø's cosy little harbour. The ferry has room for one car and up to 12 passengers. Outside the school summer holidays, Hjortøboen only sails by prior booking.
Knud Mortensen
Højstene
Take M/F Højestene to Drejø and Skarø and experience the special island atmosphere. Tranquillity, magnificent nature, rich wildlife and fresh sea air await you here. Meet the locals who offer coffee at the grocery store or in the small museum. If you leave early in the day, you can visit both islands in one trip. A stop at Skarø Is is an absolute must - here you can taste the famous locally produced ice cream that is an experience in itself.
Knud Mortensen
Ærøfærgerne
From Svendborg, the Ærø ferry sails to the idyllic market town of Ærøskøbing on Ærø, which is a perfect destination for a day trip. The crossing takes 1 hour and 15 minutes and offers beautiful views of the South Funen Archipelago. Tickets can be purchased online or from the ticket machine at Svendborg Harbour. It's ideal to take your bike on the ferry and experience the island on two wheels - Ærø offers scenic cycling routes, charming villages and peaceful coastlines. Enjoy exploring the cobbled streets, colourful half-timbered houses and the special atmosphere that makes Ærøskøbing unique, and return to Svendborg in the evening.