"Funen - The one in the Middle" Fyn by Ekaterinburg

Fyn Travel Guide: 20 reviews and 41 photos

The map of Denmark always reminds me of The Three Bears: Big Daddy Bear Jutland; Medium Sized Mummy Bear Zeeland and Small Baby Bear Funen. Many guide books reinforce this idea, with suggestions that, apart from a few major attractions like Odense, there is little reason to linger in Funen.

Three years ago, in a quest to find the 'Real Denmark' I spent a week in Funen. We sailed from the UK to Ejsberg and left via the Oresund bridge to Malmo - en route, the week in Funen sussing out the Danes. So, while I was admiring rolling clouds over golden cornfields and strolling through villages and towns I was waiting for profound insights. What actually happened was that I had a very enjoysble week in tranquil, pastoral Funen.

There are BIG attractions in Funen and many of them like Egeskov Castle are dealt with in great detail on other pages on VT but that is not what this page is about. It's about the ordinary, everyday attractions of a really underrated part of Denmark.

Last visit to Fyn: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Jul 29, 2006
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Reviews (11)

Keep the Home Flags Flying Local Customs (1)

The Danes love their flag. Most countries have an affection for their flag but I never saw this demonstrated so often or... more travel advice

Stick With The E20 Transportation (1)

From the moment you land in Esbjerg to the moment you leave Copenhagen the E20 will be the most constant thing in your... more travel advice

Fun For All The Family Hotels (1)

A large holiday centre with spacious, well-equipped cottages and lots of amenities. A disadvantage was the fact that... more travel advice

Legoland Off The Beaten Path (1)

The great thing about Funen is that it is central enough to visit most other parts of Denmark from. On our last... more travel advice

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BruceDunning Dec 31, 2010 at 12:36 PM

Heck yeh-I remember the Legoland park. It surged in the US because of that. YOur comments and pictures depict everyday life; as you stated was the purpose. Nice presentation.
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amsor May 8, 2010 at 9:53 PM

interesting page !
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marielexoteria Oct 9, 2009 at 3:46 AM

I've been to some places in Jutland and then in Zeeland but never in Funen. Nice tips!
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KiKitC Sep 12, 2009 at 3:03 AM

Legoland and the Psychiatric Museum. What a mix. I wonder if they are subjecting you to subliminal messages while in the museum...
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Pawtuxet Sep 3, 2009 at 5:20 PM

If all the homes looked like your pic, it must be an adorable town. Loved the sunflower pic ... w/ fields and clouds.
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victorwkf Jan 15, 2009 at 9:16 PM

Denmark is a beautiful country which I hope to be able to visit one day!
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hunterV Jul 9, 2008 at 10:15 AM

Wonderful and idyllic countryside, I appreciate it!
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LauraWest Oct 6, 2007 at 10:32 PM

Hi, Katherine, am enjoying your Fyn tips, before I go to bed. Went to a terrific jazz concert tonight, so am bit wound up! Its 12:30 a.m. here. Lovely Sunday ahead...and you?
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uglyscot Aug 4, 2007 at 11:35 PM

I've not been to Denmark, so thanks for letting me see a little thrugh your page.
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Bwana_Brown Jul 18, 2007 at 11:00 AM

Very nice to see what rural Denmark looks like! Wandering around places like this is what I enjoy more than most cities on my trips. My best buddy in Zambia was a Dane, so I've always wanted to go have a look at the place for myself!