Explore the geopark

Photo:Mikkel Jézéquel&Mikkel Jezequel

Go exploring

Learn more about the geopark's unique geology, nature and cultural history. A number of sites of special interest have been identified in the geopark, and here you will find descriptions that will hopefully inspire you to explore on your own.

See the traces of the iceage

Three of the sites in the geopark are recognised as international Geosites: The South Funen Archipelago, Klintholm Kalkgrave and Ristinge Klint. Read more about them here.

Photo: Mikkel Jézéquel

Geopark: Klintholm Kalkgrave

This geosite is an inactive limestone quarry with an interesting geological profile.

Photo: Mikkel Jézéquel

Geopark: Ristinge Klint coastal cliff

Ristinge Klint (‘Ristinge Cliff’) in the southwestern part of Langeland is a world-class example of how an advancing glacier can dislocate and exert pressure on different deposits in front of the glacier.

Geopark: The Southfunen Archipelago

A dramatic global sea level rise created the South Funen Archipelago - a world-class drowned ice age landscape

Visitor centres

Besøgscenter Geopark det Sydfynske Øhav

Feel the MagicNature has always played a central part in the lives of humans. However, in course of time, industrialisation and urbanisation have estranged us from the very same nature. Therefore, Øhavsmuseet has made it a focal point to offer you the opportunity to reconnect with your r...