Ærøskøbing Yachthafen

Description

NV Cruising Guide

Navigation

The approach to the fired harbour is possible day and night. It is approached from the north via a buoyed channel, the "Møllegab". At night a leading light, which burns only weakly (2 F.G), leads with 196° from the approach buoy to the entrance of the commercial harbour (not to be confused with the pier light). In the inner part of the channel the buoyed fairway branches off to the marina, whose pier heads are lit in summer (Fl.G + Fl.R).

Berths

Either guest boats are moored in the northern marina "Vestre Bådehavn" at 1.7 - 2.5m water depth or in the commercial harbour at 3.5 - 4.5m water depth, which is more suitable especially for large yachts. The ferry dock may not be used. During the holiday season the berths in the commercial harbour become scarce.

Anchorage: A quite good anchorage can be found approx. 200 m southeast of the commercial harbour on 4 - 5m water depth.

Surroundings

All supplies in the village, do not forget to visit the maritime museum.

Ferry to Svendborg.

NV Land Guide

Time seems to have stood still in the old seaside town. It doesn't take much imagination to picture life and activity here in the 18th century. The colourfully painted houses of the old harbour town, many of which are listed, the original narrow cobbled streets and the preserved town hall square form a cohesive townscape that is not disturbed by modern buildings. Because the low half-timbered buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries with their small windows and doors sometimes look like doll's houses, Ærøskøbing is also known as the fairytale or toy town. Complete streets have been preserved in their original appearance.

The square Kogehuset in the old harbour dates back to a royal ban in the 17th century to prevent ship fires. Sailors were often so close together in the harbour that once fires broke out, it usually didn't stop at just one ship catching fire. It was even forbidden to set up a candle on board, subject to a hefty fine. Foreign ships had to pay to use it. Around 1860 the cookhouse lost its original function, after that the fishermen used the house to tar their nets. In the meantime, the historic cookhouse has been restored to its original purpose. It offers as a wind-protected barbecue place the possibility for 'sailors' to prepare meals - as in old times.

In the old market and merchant town also stands one of the oldest post offices in Denmark, dating from around 1750. Doll's House is the smallest house in the idyllic little town (in Smedegade) called.

Numerous very well-maintained half-timbered buildings with splendid front doors and characteristic wooden windows complete the picture of a Danish town 200 to 300 years ago.

After all, Ærøskøbing's oldest house dates from 1645, and is the Kjøbinghus in Søndergade.

Although Ærøskøbing was home port to nearly 100 ships around 1850, the town lost its importance as a trading port over time, losing out to competition from Marstal, conveniently located on the eastern tip of the island.

The decline of maritime traffic also coincides with the severance of the connection to the Schleswigian Duchies in 1864, as much of the trade was based on this connection.

The pledge of the island to a count of Schleswig in the 14th century had created the Schleswig-Ærø axis, and although the island reverted to the Danish crown as early as 1749, Ærø remained part of the county of Schleswig for another 115 years due to special arrangements. This connection can still be seen today in the oriel houses typical of Schleswig. The trade monopoly on Ærø granted by Christian II around 1520 was decisive for the development of the town. However, it is estimated that the first harbour facilities were laid out as early as the 15th century.

Three museums can be found in the picture-book town of Ærøskøbing. The Ærø Museum in Brogade gives a comprehensive impression of the development of the town and the island of Ærø, with a wide-ranging collection of memorabilia from the time when Ærø was still part of the Duchies of Schleswig. Several hundred ships in bottles and model ships can be seen in Smedegade 22 in the museum courtyard. The sailor Peter Jacobsen started the unique collection and also built many of the models himself on free watch aboard the old sailing ships. He is said to have created 1700 ships in bottles and 150 models of sailing ships by the time of his death. Some of the replicas are fully rigged. Even in the worth seeing church in the southeastern part of the island capital hang four ship models. The so-called Hammerichs House on the corner of Brogade and Gyden has also been set up as a museum. It dates from around 1700 and was the home of the sculptor of the same name. All kinds of furniture, household objects and curiosities from days gone by give an insight into the island life of the past, which was strongly influenced by North Schleswig. You can experience the maritime world at first hand in the "Old Shipyard", where traditional, partly forgotten crafts related to shipbuilding and takelei can be seen and tried out. The events are a unique experience for the whole family.

In an exhibition room filled with faience, you will find pairs of porcelain dogs, which have a special meaning: Brought by sailors from England, the dogs were placed there by the light girls in their windows to indicate whether they were busy or not. If the dogs looked at each other, suitors were welcome. If they stood with their backs to each other, the girls were at work. Customers had to buy the dogs after the philandering, as the strumpets were not allowed to charge money for their services. The sea is said to be paved with the porcelain dogs, which the sailors did not dare bring home.

One of the features of the beautiful old market square are two historic wooden pumps, which were still pumping water until 1952 and are now jewels of the square by the old town hall.

To explore the island of Ærø, the bus services, which are free of charge all year round, are a great way to get around. Dogs are also transported and even bicycles (if space is available).

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Toilet

Shower

Restaurant

Playground

Imbiss

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Grocery

Boatyard

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Public Transport

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