Skåstrup is a quiet and cosy family area on northern Funen.

The village Skåstrup is situated in the cove 'Båring Vig' and has preserved its village pond, its original street system and the many old properties. Skåstrup is situated 8 km west of the charming marked town Bogense.
The lovely holiday house area lies close to the water in calm and scenic surroundings. The area is rich in nature experiences and leisure activities for the whole family. It is possible to buy groceries in the area. A larger selection of shops and restaurants can be found in Bogense.

Beach

The lovely bathing beach by Skåstrup is very suitable for children as the water is shallow. If you with to swim in deeper water, you can make use of the long bathing jetty of the beach. The bottom varies between coarse sand and stones. The waters outside Skåstrup offer good conditions for windsurfers.

Nature

In the area, surrounding Skåstrup, the nature is very varying, and you will find many different types of landscapes here.
The forest 'Langesøskovene' is a popular excursion spot, and here you will find the estate and the lake of the same name 'Langesø' as well as a small chapel, where it is very popular among bridal pairs to get married. It is possible to walk all the way around the 1,200 metres long lake.

Activities

The fishing opportunities are good along the shore, in the Put & Take fishponds of the area as well as on the sea, in a rented boat or onboard the ship 'Castor', which departs from the harbour in Bogense. From here you can also go on a day trip to the islands Endelave, Tunø and Samsø.
Golf players have more courses to choose between nearby, f.x. by 'Golfklubben Lillebælt' in Middelfart.
It is possible to rent bicycles in the area and follow one of the many bicycle routes, which lead you through the lovely nature of the vicinity and past many sights.

Worth a visit

At 'Den Gamle Smedie' (the old forge) in Skåstrup you can see the hand-made candlesticks, which are manufactured on the spot.
The grave mound 'Rundhøj' from prehistoric Denmark can bee experienced in the forest area 'Nyhaven' by Skåstrup.
A visit to the art museum 'Kunstgården' in Skovby by Middelfart offers interesting cultural experiences.
'Harridslevgård' by Bogense is an interesting Renaissance castle with Denmark's largest baronial hall in private ownership.
The castle 'Hindsgavn Slot' in Middelfart is situated right at the Little Belt and surrounded by forest. Visit the beautiful castle park with the many rare trees and bushes.

Excursion spots

With its marked town atmosphere, old squares, winding roads, fine merchant's houses and many half-timbers houses, the picturesque harbour and the largest marina in Funen, Bogense is definitely worth a visit. Follow f.x. the cosy town brook, which scenically winds its way through Bogense.
The preserved island Æbleø lies outside Bogense. The island has a quite unique nature, which can be experienced along the 7 km long walking route, leading you round the island.
Visit the home town of H.C. Andersen, Odense, a modern and evocative town with a number of leisure potentialities in the shape of music, theatre, shows on the squares of the town, pedestrian streets, cafés, restaurants and pubs (45 km).

Map: © 2001-2012 Microsoft Corporation. Text and photo: Copyright © 2003-2012 Sol og Strand Feriehusudlejning A/S