Islands and islets

The archipelago is known for its many idyllic little islands. A sea area of 450 square kilometres with 55 islands and islets. Here you can read about the inhabited islands and selected islets and learn about their unique history and geology.

Avernakø

Photo: Mikkel Jézéquel

Lyø

Located southwest of Faaborg, Lyø is the westernmost island in Geopark The South Fyn Archipelago. From Faaborg, you can get to Lyø with the same ferry that also travels to Avernakø.

Photo: Mikkel Jézéquel

Bjørnø

Bjørnø is a hilly island, peaking at Højberg (24 m above sea level), with plenty of great options for swimming and fishing.

Photo: Mikkel Jézéquel

Avernakø

Located approximately 7 km southeast of Faaborg, the island of Avernakø actually consists of two separate islands – Avernak to the west and Korshavn to the east.

Photo: Mikkel Jézéquel

Svelmø

Svelmø is a small island complex off the coast of South Fyn, consisting of Lille Svelmø, Græsholm, and Store Svelmø. The three islands were once separate but are now connected with natural isthmuses.

Photo: Mikkel Jézéquel

Drejø

'The island in the middle of the world' - with interesting geology, coastal landscapes, rich birdlife and cultural history.

Photo: VisitSvendborg

Geospot: Skarø

Skarø is a low moraine island that is partially protected by dikes.

Photo: VisitFyn

Geospot: Hjortø

Hjortø is a low, reclaimed moraine island in the shallow eastern part of the archipelago.

Photo: Bjørg Kjær

Geospot: Birkholm

Very low, completely reclaimed moraine island in the shallow eastern part of the Archipelago. Most of the coast is made up of Holocene marine foreland.

Photo: Torben Nielsen

Geospot: Strynø

Relatively low, partially dammed moraine island in the shallow eastern part of the archipelago. The surface is an even moraine surface without significant height differenc