Two Hours: Take a Stroll through Svendborg

Start your stroll at Havnepladsen and watch ferries and large wooden ships pass by out on the water.

By walking up Brogade and Sankt Peder Stræde from the harbour front, you reach the town centre, and on your way there, you will pass artisan shops, specialty stores, and cosy cafés.

After reaching Sct. Nicolai Church, go down the charming Kyseborgstræde, until you reach the pedestrian street Gerritsgade, one of the town’s main shopping streets.

Turn right and follow Gerritsgade, then turn left at the narrow street Kattesundet – and then you reach the town square, which is flanked by shops, restaurants and cafés.

You'll get to see the following

Walk up the stairs to Vor Frue Church, then go halfway around the church and down the stairs to Fruestræde, turn right and follow the street to the childhood home of poet Johannes Jørgensen, an honorary citizen of Svendborg.

Turn right onto Møllergade, another charming shopping street with plenty to discover. Halfway down Møllergade, descend the Harbour Stairs while enjoying the view of the lively marina.

Sct. Nicolai Church

The oldest church in Svendborg is, quite naturally, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, patron saint of seafarers. The church was built in the early 13th century on the foundations of an even older fieldstone church. During the centuries that followed, the church underwent several expansions, the latest of which was the addition of the main tower in the late 15th century.

Gerritsgade and Kattesundet

Kyseborgstræde ends at Gerritsgade, where you turn right. Here you'll find the city's shops and cafés side by side, creating a lively atmosphere. When you reach Kattesundet, turn left and walk up towards Torvet, the city square.

Svendborg Square

The cobbled square at Torvet has a market day every Saturday during the summer months. The square is also home to several cafés that emit a lovely atmosphere.

Svendborg Square and Church of Our Lady
 

From the square you can see Our Lady's Church, located at the end of the Wessels Stairs. The church was built around 1200 and stands on the highest point in the city. The oldest part is a late Romanesque long church in red monk stone with bricked-up window openings. The church has undergone several expansions, including Gothic additions and a leaning medieval tower.
 

Frue Kirkestræde and Møllergade
 

Continue along Frue Kirkestræde and Fruerstræde and turn right twice to reach Møllergade, a lively street with shops and cafés. Møllergade is one of the longest market town streets in the country and runs from the hill at Torvet down to Mølledammen. The name refers to the city mill at Møllebækken and the street has historical roots dating back to the Middle Ages.

The harbour stairs

In the middle of Møllergade you'll find the Harbour Stairs on your left, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Svendborg Harbour. The harbour stairs tie the city together by offering a connection between the winding streets and the harbour area. With small pockets to sit in and greenery along the sides, the stairs provide both a convenient route into the city and a beautiful view of the harbour activity, historic buildings and modern urban spaces. Walk down the Harbour Stairs, cross the railway tracks and finish your tour by walking around Jessens Mole.