Photograph Credit: Hanna Bursuk
ÆRØ
SEPTEMBER 2024
What: Guided Tours of the Ærø Micro-brewery
Where: Ærø Bryggeri
When: September (check website for open times)
The micro-brewery on Ærø has been brewing since the 1920s and happens to be one of the bigger microbreweries in Denmark, a fact that this little brewery is incredibly proud of. As such, they love to welcome visitors to come and explore this little, but popular world of brewing beer with the opportunity to have a beer tasting and lunch too!
Because the brewery’s open times vary from month to month please do check the website directly for their open dates and tour times.
What: Shanty Festival
Where: Marstal, Ærø
When: 16th – 18th September
If you hadn’t realised, the sea is an incredibly important part of Danish culture, the Danes LOVE the sea. And as an homage to this part of their seafaring part of their culture, you’ll find a wonderful Sea Shanty Festival in Marstal. Take a look around some beautiful Schooners, listen to some awesome sea shanties and soak up the atmosphere.
What: Sea Trout Weekend
Where: Ærøskøbing
When: 27th – 28th September
Fishing competitions have been taking place on Ærø for many years and this particular one, held over the last weekend in September is wholeheartedly part of Ærø’s rich island culture!
Granted, this might not be the first thing you think of doing during your wedding trip to Ærø, however, if you happen to be on the island during this time, you’ll certainly sense the excitement and buzz in the air amongst the locals and visitors alike!
OCTOBER 2024
What: Autumn Holiday
Where: Ærø Island
When: 14th October – 18th October
It’s the Autumn holiday break on Ærø island where the islanders take time to spend time with their families, soak up the beautiful surroundings of the island, and relax. There are still lots of things to do during this week so visiting during this week is still recommended. You can soak up the relaxed atmosphere alongside the locals.
What: Ærøskøbing Grand Prix
Where: Ærøskøbing
When:14th October – 18th October
This is a fantastic event that takes place in Ærøskøbing every year and is increasing in popularity with each year that goes by. This is one that only the children of Ærø can take part in (aged between 8 – 16) where they ride little soapbox cars that have been built on the island and are provided by the event organisers. The children race in a number of events, culminating in the FINAL race on the Friday morning! Definitely one that will have you smiling from ear to ear and enjoying this amazing local event.
