Where is fyn in denmark?

Funen (Danish: Fyn, pronounced ), with an area of 3,099.7 square kilometres (1,196.8 sq mi), is the third-largest island of Denmark, after Zealand and Vendsyssel-Thy. It is the 165th-largest island in the world. It is located in the central part of the country and has a population of 469,947 as of 2020. Funen's main city is Odense, which is connected to the sea by a seldom-used canal. The city's shipyard, Odense Steel Shipyard, has been relocated outside Odense proper.

Funen belongs administratively to the Region of Southern Denmark. From 1970 to 2006 the island formed the biggest part of Funen County, which also included the islands of Langeland, Ærø, Tåsinge, and a number of smaller islands.

Funen is linked to Zealand, Denmark's largest island, by the Great Belt Bridge, which carries both trains and cars. The bridge is in reality three bridges; low road and rail bridges connect Funen to the small island of Sprogø in the middle of the Great Belt, and a long road suspension bridge (the second longest in the world at the time of opening) connects Funen the rest of the way to Zealand, paralleled by a rail tunnel.

Two bridges connect Funen to the Danish mainland, Jutland. The Old Little Belt Bridge was constructed in the 1930s, shortly before World War II for both cars and trains. The New Little Belt Bridge, a suspension bridge, was constructed in the 1970s and is used for cars only.

Apart from the main city, Odense, all major towns are located in coastal areas. Beginning in the north-east of the island and moving clockwise, they are Kerteminde (NE), Nyborg (E), Svendborg (S), Fåborg (SW), Assens (W), Middelfart (NW) and Bogense (N).

The populations of the major cities and towns are, as of 1 January 2018:

Funen was the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, the composer Carl Nielsen, American War of Independence combatant Christian Febiger, pop singer MØ and international footballer Christian Eriksen.

The highest natural point on Funen is Frøbjerg Bavnehøj.

Funen (Folketing constituency)

In 2018, at the highest point in Funen, known as Munkebo Bakke, the archaeologists have found a giant Viking hall that dates back more than 1,000 years, to around 825 – 1,000 CE. According to the Funen museum experts, this Viking hall is bigger than anything found on Funen before.

Galgedil is a Viking Age cemetery located in the northern part of Funen. Excavations at the local site revealed 54 graves containing 59 inhumations and 2 cremation burials.

Funen is the perfect place to visit if you want to experience the most beautiful of Denmark, with its idyllic manor houses, cosy villages, and fairytale castles.

This fairytale island is the birthplace of the world-renown author Hans Christian Andersen. You can still today see the house where he was born, and in the city, you also find an interesting museum about his life.

The island of Funen is in the centre of Denmark, connected to Zealand and Jutland by two bridges, the Little Belt Bridge and the Great Belt Bridge. The central city on the island is Odense.

Odense has many exciting attractions as Odense Castle which is the birthplace of the famous author Hans Christian Andersen.

It is possible to follow in the "footsteps" of Hans Christian Andersen all over Funen and visit some of the castles where he has written some of his fairy tales.

See more about H. C Andersen

See also: H. C. Andersen festival

The Island of Funen, with many historic buildings and traditions, has many beautiful castles and parks like Nyborg Castle, Egeskov Castle,  Holckenhavn Castle and Lykkesholm Castle, to mention some. Especially Egeskov Castle, with a car museum and a family amusement park, is recommended.

Funen offers all kinds of fun and events all year round. In the open-air museum Den Fynske Landsby (Funen Village), you can try out and experience the way of living when Hans Christian Andersen lived.

Odense Zoois a real family highlight and is highly respected for its animal collection. Funen offers many other attractions for families for kids.

In the summer, adventures like sailing, kayaking, and especially bicycling are very popular in Funen, where several beautiful biking routes exist. Funen is also a paradise for anglers and yachtsmen. See more: Popular family attractions at Funen