Holidays in FunenSelf catering holiday homes in Funen, Denmark
Funen is Denmarks third largest island, situated in the middle of the country it has a population of 470,000 people. The main lanuage spoken is Danish with english & German as a second lanuage. The region has many beautiful & interesting cities, like Tranekaer and Odense which is Funen's unofficial capital. One of the regions claims to fame is it being the birth place of Hans Christian Anderson and they is a airport in Odense named after him. Funen is connected to Sealand, Denmarks largest island by the Great Belt Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world and connected to Jutland, Denmarks mainland by another two bridges. The region a mainly flat, its coasts made up of long, wide sandy beaches and pretty coves. Otterup is one of the regions main beach resorts known for its relaxing atmosphere and stunning beaches. The food is excellent especially if you enjoy fresh fish and seafood. Other popular dishes are Stegt flaesk, a pork & vegetables dish, freshly made rye bread to be washed down with locally brewed beer or wine.
Funen is easily accessible with Billund's modern International Airport providing short transfers by car or by train to many of the popular resorts.
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| Family friendly resorts | ✔ |
| Fabulous beaches | ✔ |
| Excellent golf courses | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Vineyards | ✔ |
| Main airports - Billund | ✔ |
| Most popular city - Odense | ✔ |
Featured resorts in Funen
Things to see and do in Funen
Funen is full of interesting villages, gorgeous beaches and pristine countryside to explore. One of the top attractions is Egeskov Castle.
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| The Funen Village museum | ✔ |
| The Danish Railway Museum | ✔ |
| Bogense Havn og Marina | ✔ |
| H.C. Anderson's House | ✔ |
| Odense Bunkermuseum | ✔ |
| Naturama Natural History Museum | ✔ |
| Broholm Castle | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Funen
Funen has so much that appeals to most tastes and age groups from its more lively cities to its peaceful and very pretty coastal towns offering outstanding cuisine, value for money and a friendly vibe. For the sporty types, there is an abundance of choice from water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing to more tradional sports such as golf. It is safe to say that Funen is a fantastic holiday destination for the whole family and renting a villa or apartment for your holiday in Funen gives the freedom and flexibility to explore this stunning region at your own pace.
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