Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Faaborg

Faaborg is a town in Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 7,239 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 14 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 7 beaches & coast and 13 museums. The must-see places are Vesterport (1 km), Øhavsmuseet (1 km) and Faaborg Museum for Fynsk Malerkunst (1 km).

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Faaborg, Denmark
Faaborg, Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Faaborg at a glance

Location
Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 7,239
Coordinates
55.0951° N, 10.2423° E
Places within 50 km
66 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Faaborg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Faaborg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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  • Søby Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Nielstrup · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Egeskov Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Søbygård · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Taksensand Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Hjortø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Ringe Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ringe Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Svendborgpigen · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Danish Welfare Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Naturama · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Ærø · river spot · ~30 km · Must-see

Things to see near Faaborg, by type

Churches near Faaborg

57 churches within 100 km of Faaborg. The closest is Svanninge Kirke (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Svanninge Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Brahetrolleborg Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Søby Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Ringe Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ærøskøbing Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Faaborg

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faaborg. The closest is Vesterport (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Vesterport · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Arreskov · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Løgismose · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Nielstrup · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Egeskov Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Søbygård · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~25 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Faaborg

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Faaborg. The closest is Helnæs Fyr (22 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Helnæs Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Taksensand Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Nordborg Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Dyvig · beach · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Bågø Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Flovt Strand · beach · ~47 km · Must-see

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Museums near Faaborg

20 museums within 100 km of Faaborg. The closest is Øhavsmuseet (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Faaborg

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Faaborg. The closest is Terrariet Vissenbjerg (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Faaborg

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Faaborg. The closest is Drejø (21 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Drejø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hjortø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Ærø · river spot · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Torø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Thurø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Strynø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~40 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Faaborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faaborg
  2. 1 km Faaborg Museum for Fynsk Malerkunst · museum, Region of Southern Denmark
  3. 2 km Kaleko Mølle · museum, Region of Southern Denmark
  4. 5 km Svanninge Kirke · church, Region of Southern Denmark
  5. 4 km Vesterport · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  6. 1 km Øhavsmuseet · museum, Region of Southern Denmark
  7. 0 km Back to Faaborg

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From travellers near Faaborg

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How to reach Faaborg

    All places near Faaborg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Sønderby Klint · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Ærøskøbing Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Bramstrup · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Valdemars Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Universe · park · Region of Southern Denmark · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Frøbjerg Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Torø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Thurø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Vestfyns Kunstmuseum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Toldbodhus · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Assens Miniby · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Strynø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Strynø Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Marstal Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Odense Zoo · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Terrariet Vissenbjerg · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Davinde Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Kegnæs Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Bolbro Bevægelsespark · park · Region of Southern Denmark · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Odinstårnet (model) · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Nordborg Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Nonnebakken · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Rudkøbing Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Saint Canute's Cathedral · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Gråbrødre Kloster · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Møntnergaarden · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Dyvig · beach · ~44 km · Must-see
    • The Danish Railway Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Erholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Cultural Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Bågø Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Sønderborg Slot · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Nydam Mose · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Årø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Galleri Galschiøt · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Flovt Strand · beach · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Leuchtturm Kalkgrund · beach · Schleswig-Holstein · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Langeland · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~47 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Wedellsborg · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Leuchtturm Falshöft · fort · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kong Humbles Grav · sanctuary · Region of Southern Denmark · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Geltinger Birk · sanctuary · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ulriksholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Nyborg Slot · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Steensgaard · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Dallund Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Barsø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Knudshoved Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Gråsten Palace · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kirche Neukirchen · church · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Lågemade Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hou Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Glavendrupstenen · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Aabenraa Fjord · beach · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Starup Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Schleimündung · sanctuary · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Halbinsel Holnis · sanctuary · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Langelandsfortet · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Tal Der Langballigau · sanctuary · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Scheersberg · viewpoint · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Leuchtturm Holnis · beach · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Pugumer See Und Umgebung · sanctuary · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Haderslev Domkirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Hverringe · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Sankt-Laurentius-Kirche · church · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lyksborg Kirke · church · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Sprogø Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Kunstmuseet Brundlund Slot · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Haderslev Dam · lake · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Kirche Karby · church · Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Marien · church · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Skamlingsbanken · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Middelfart Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Herrenhaus Karlsburg · fort · Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Nicolai Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faaborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1457Svanninge Kirke (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1542Vesterport (1 km)
    Beaches & coast724Helnæs Fyr (22 km)
    Museums1320Øhavsmuseet (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens216Terrariet Vissenbjerg (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves812Drejø (21 km)
    Parks212Universe (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Sønderby Klint (31 km)
    Other attractions34Manheim (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Haderslev Dam (67 km)

    Faaborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faaborg?

    Vesterport (heritage site, about 1 km), Øhavsmuseet (museum, about 1 km), Faaborg Museum for Fynsk Malerkunst (museum, about 1 km), Kaleko Mølle (museum, about 2 km), Svanninge Kirke (church, about 5 km), Arreskov (heritage site, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Faaborg?

    66 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 7 beaches & coast, 13 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Faaborg?

    Svanninge Kirke, about 5 km by road; Brahetrolleborg Kirke (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Faaborg?

    Vesterport, about 1 km by road; Arreskov (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Faaborg?

    Helnæs Fyr, about 22 km by road; Taksensand Fyr (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faaborg?

    Start in Faaborg, visit Faaborg Museum for Fynsk Malerkunst, then Kaleko Mølle, then Svanninge Kirke, then Vesterport, then Øhavsmuseet, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faaborg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Faaborg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Faaborg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Faaborg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.