Close to Fåborg on the Funen south coast lays Dyreborg - a quiet little town with an idyllic harbour and a good bathing beach.
 From the cosy holiday area Dyreborg in the cove 'Dyreborg Vig' there is a view of the south Funen archipelago. Here in the old peaceful fishing hamlet you will find more houses from the 16th. and 17th. century, a small harbour with an atmosphere of its own and a scenic surrounding area.
It is possible to buy groceries in Dyreborg. 6 km from Dyreborg, the town Fåborg offers a vivid commercial life, restaurants, small cosy streets, art and cultural sights.
From Fåborg you can go with the ferry to the islands Ærø, Avernakø, Lyø and Bjørnø.
Beach
The beach by Dyreborg has shallow water, and therefore it is very suitable for children, but the beach is often partially covered with seaweed. However, only 1 km from the town Dyreborg - by the holiday house area of Dyreborg 'Knold' - you will find another beach with lovely sand, fresh and deep water as well as a bathing jetty. Here the conditions for windsurfing are also good.
Nature
 Right behind Dyreborg you will find the lovely forest 'Dyreborg Skov', where it is possible to see fallow deer.
45 bird species breed in the nature reserve by Bøjden. The entire cove 'Bøjden Nor' (118 hectares) is preserved.
The hilly area 'Svanninge Bakker' - the alps of Funen - is situated close to Fåborg. The area is an alternating forest and nature area with a rich animal life and i.a. hardwood forest, softwood forest, marsh, meadow, lakes and streams. A bicycle route and many forest paths and roads lead you through the area.
Activities
The conditions for coastal fishing are good by the outskirts of the forest 'Dyreborg Skov' and towards Dyreborg.
The area, surrounding Dyreborg, is very scenic and invites therefore bicycle trips and walks along the many paths.
'Fåborg Golfklub' has one of Denmark's most scenic locations as well as 18 challenging holes. The course is situated by Dalkildegaard in the northern part of 'Svanninge Bakker'.
A minigolf course is available by the kiosk 'Skoven Kiosk' in Faaborg.
The tennis courts of Fåborg are situated in the scenic nature, but still very close to the centre of Fåborg.
In the swimming baths 'Fåborg Svømmehal' you can enjoy a hot water pool, sauna and solarium.
Furthermore, you can go deep-sea fishing, sailing or diving from Fåborg.
Worth a visit
 The flower garden 'Strandlyst' by Fåborg is a 7,500 m2 vigorous garden with i.a. a water landscape, lakes, a gorge, a cave, a Japanese tea house and a gazebo.
'Fåborg Arrest Fængselsudstilling' is the only county gaol in Denmark, which is open to the public. Here you can see an exhibition about the history of punishment, from the Middle Ages and up till today. In the basement you will find an accurate copy of an old cell.
'Fåborg Museum for Fynsk Malerkunst' is a collection of paintings and sculptures - exclusively by Funen artists.
The old building 'Kaleko Mølle' contains old furniture, tools and domestic utensils from the area.
Excursion spots
The beautiful castle 'Egeskov Slot' by Kværndrup is characterized as one of the best preserved Renaissance island forts in Europe. See the beautiful gardens, a giant maze and more museums here (28 km).
'Frydenlund Fuglepark' by Tommerup is a lovely nature park with 700 birds from the whole world, waterhole, aviaries and a 2 km long walking path, leading you under large old trees and out on the open savannah (37 km).
'Fun Park Fyn' in Aarup contains is a water world, farm animals as well as various amusements for the whole family. When the entry has been paid for, you can make use of all activities as much as you like (45 km).
Visit the home town of H.C. Andersen, Odense, a modern and evocative town with a number of leisure potentialities (44 km).
In Odense Zoo you can see a special chimpanzee department and a large 'Oceanarium'.
'Den Fynske Landsby' by Odense is an open-air museum, showing a Funen village environment from around the year 1850.
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