Funen County is a former county in central Denmark, comprising the islands of Funen, Langeland, Tåsinge, Ærø, and approximately 90 other islands, of which only 25 are inhabited. The county was formed on 1 April 1970, comprising the former counties of Odense and Svendborg. The county was abolished from 1 January 2007, when it merged into Region of Southern Denmark.
Svendborg is a town on the island of Funen in south-central Denmark, and the seat of Svendborg Municipality. With a population of 27,521, Svendborg is Funen's second largest city. In 2000 Svendborg was declared "Town of the year" in Denmark, and in 2003 it celebrated its 750th anniversary as a market town. By road, Svendborg is located 195 kilometres (121 mi) southwest of Copenhagen, 183 kilometres (114 mi) south of Aarhus, 44.2 kilometres (27.5 mi) south of Odense, and 28.5 kilometres (17.7 mi) east of Faaborg.
Sakskøbing, previously spelled Sakskjøbing, is a town on the island of Lolland in south Denmark. It has a population of 4,556. Until 1 January 2007 it was the seat of the former Sakskøbing Municipality, and is now situated in Guldborgsund Municipality in Region Sjælland.
Svendborg Municipality is a kommune in the Region of Southern Denmark on the southeast coast of the island of Funen, as well as on the islands of Drejø, Hjortø, Skarø, Thurø, and Tåsinge off Funen's southeastern shores in south-central Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 418 km2, and has a total population of 59,727 (2024). Its mayor is Bo Hansen (2017), a member of the Social Democrats political party. The main town and the site of its municipal council is the city of Svendborg.
Drejø is a Danish island south of Funen with 65 inhabitants, located in Svendborg municipality. The island covers an area of 4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi), and is 5 km (3 mi) long and 2 km (1 mi) wide at its widest. A ferry travels between Svendborg, Skarø and Drejø.
Skarø is a Danish island south of Funen. The island covers an area of 1.97 square kilometres and has 26 inhabitants. The island can be reached by ferry from Svendborg and Drejø.
Thurø is a small Danish island in the south-east of Funen and belongs to the Svendborg municipality. Thurø is part of the South Funen Archipelago, comprising c. 55 islands altogether. The island had 3,555 inhabitants as of 2014.
Svendborg County is a former province in Denmark, located on the southern half of the island of Funen in central Denmark. Svendborg County was established in 1793 and abolished in 1970 when it merged with Odense County forming the new Funen County.
The Svendborg Line is the railway line between Odense and Svendborg, inaugurated on 12 July 1876. The line was established by Sydfyenske Jernbaner, and taken over by DSB on 1 April 1949. Since 13 December 2020, the line has been managed by Arriva, a private multinational company.
SfB-Oure FA is a Danish professional association football club based in the town of Svendborg, that competes in Danish 3rd Division, the fourth tier of the Danish football league system. Founded in 2018 as an elite superstructure of Svendborg fB and Oure FA, it is affiliated to DBU Funen. The team plays its home matches at Høje Bøge Stadium where it has been based since its foundation.
Øhavsstien is one of the longest hiking trails in Denmark. The trail goes through the South Funen Archipelago, along southern regions of Funen, as well as the islands of Tåsinge, Langeland and Ærø. It is exclusively a hiking trail, and bikes and horses are not allowed.
Lundeborg is a small harbor town located on the island of Funen in south-central Denmark, in Svendborg Municipality.
Stenstrup is a town located on the island of Funen in south-central Denmark, in Svendborg Municipality.
Skårup is a town located on the island of Funen in south-central Denmark in Svendborg Municipality close to the city of Svendborg.
Vester Skerninge is a town located on the island of Funen in south-central Denmark, in Svendborg Municipality.
Vester Åby is a town located on the island of Funen in south Denmark, in Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality. It is located 16 km west of Svendborg, 9 km south of Corinth, 10 km east of Faaborg and 24 km southwest of the municipality of Ringe.
Bjerreby is a small town located on the island of Tåsinge in south-central Denmark, in Svendborg Municipality. It is located three kilometers south of Lundby, 12 kilometers south of Svendborg and 10 kilometers west of Rudkøbing.
Landet is a small town located on the island of Tåsinge in south-central Denmark, in Svendborg Municipality. It is located one kilometer west of Lundby, five kilometers south of Vindeby and nine kilometers south of Svendborg.
Vejstrup is a small town located on the island of Funen in south-central Denmark, in Svendborg Municipality. It is located 26 km south of Nyborg and 10 km northeast of Svendborg.
Oure is a small town located on the island of Funen in south-central Denmark, in Svendborg Municipality. It is located 25 km south of Nyborg, 6 km southwest of Lundeborg and 12 km northeast of Svendborg.
