Making the most of Faaborg
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Faaborg town centre is within walking distance of the port.
Midsized cruise ships can anchor east of Bjoernoe, while smaller vessels can berth alongside the ferry-harbour quay in the very heart of town.
Local tourist information sets up a tent offering advice and free maps for orientation.
See Faaborg's cruise schedule.
Faaborg is a lovely town with a picturesque centre of shops and restaurants.
Explore the narrow streets and small houses in the town centre between the town hall and church tower. Look into the yards of the old trading companies, take a trip to the many surrounding manor houses or cartels, or use one of the small ferries to reach the archipelago's many smaller islands. The Danish Alps can also be found only 1½ mile from town centre, making them an easy additional outing from town.
Getting around
The Bus Station is 150 meter from the Cruise Ship Landing, with buses to “anywhere”. The journey to Hans Christian Andersen’s House in Odense takes 1 hour each way.
Money
Denmark is outside the EURO-monetary system, though major shops may show prices in both Danish kroner and EURO (€). Most leading international credit cards are accepted in Denmark.
Staying connected
Danish is spoken, and english is widely used.
For emergencies, call 112.
Opening Hours and
General hours are Monday to Thursday, 9.30/10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.; Friday, 9.30/10 a.m. to 7/8 p.m. Shopping centers may remain open until 7/8 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturday, shops normally close at 12.00 or 1 p.m., while department stores close at 2 p.m. On the first Saturday of each month, shops may stay open to 5 p.m., a rule widely used in Copenhagen, other cities and larger towns. Tourist-area shops can open beyond normal hours, especially in summer. Shops may open on the first Sunday each month and on all Sundays in…