Vesterport – Faaborg Bell Tower loop from Faaborg

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Denmark

Southern Denmark

Faaborg-Midtfyn

Vesterport – Faaborg Bell Tower loop from Faaborg

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Vesterport – Faaborg Bell Tower loop from Faaborg

01:04

4.20km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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129 m

Faaborg Museum

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Worth seeing is the Faaborg Museum, inaugurated in 1915, with the collection of the canner Mads Rasmussen. It includes paintings and sculptures by mainly Funen artists such as Peter Hansen, Fritz and Anne Syberg, Johannes Larsen, Poul S. Christiansen and Kai Nielsen. In addition, temporary exhibitions with contemporary artists are shown. (Source: Wikipedia)

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202 m

The Hunt for the Core of the Matter, Faaborg

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The artwork was created and installed by the artist Ole Hempel (1944-2007) in 1996. When the Faaborg Savings Bank celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1996, it supported the Faaborg Art Society's exhibition "Sculpture in the Courtyards," which also included the exhibition "The Hunt for the Core of Matter."

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2.43 km

View over the Sound and Faaborg

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From here you can see the Faaborg ”skyline” really well.

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3.55 km

The Voigt Estate

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The Voigtske Gaard in Faaborg is a testimony of a rich and significant epoch in Faaborg, where the city's diet was based on the turnover of the great merchants of grain production in the country and a large volume of exports to many countries. The camp was built for this cereal, and it was earmarked as a grain store until 1977.

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3.62 km

Vesterport

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Vesterport is the last remnant of a medieval fortress with city walls and tombs surrounding the city.
Later Vesterport and three other gates served as customs control.
The town gate became obsolete when excise duties on imports of goods into the market towns ceased in 1850.
In 1876 the city council was about to demolish the gate. It was saved at the last minute due to the cost of demolition and the consequences for the adjacent homes.
Restored in 1879. Renovated again in 1917. The original window openings were restored and the upper part of the hooded gables was reconstructed.

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3.85 km

Ymerbrønden Sculpture

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The sculpture by Ymer stands for the ancient Nordic Viking religion of Scandinavia.
Made in 1912-13 by the Danish sculptor Kai Nielsen (1882-1924)

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3.96 km

Faaborg Old Town

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Faaborg's Old Town – a walk through history
The old town of Faaborg is a true gem of Southern Denmark – charming, lively, and full of historical details. Cobblestone streets, colorful facades, and winding alleys tell of centuries of urban development.
Particularly impressive is the free-standing Klokketårn, a bell tower from the late 15th century, which once belonged to the Sct. Nicolai church and today towers over the city as a landmark.
Guided tours through the old town lead past old merchant houses, the market square Torvet, and the Faaborg Museum. From here, you can also spot the surrounding islands such as Bjørnø, Avernakø, and Lyø – a panorama that combines history and nature.
The old town is not just a place to linger, but also an ideal starting point for hikes and cultural discoveries.

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4.04 km

Faaborg Bell Tower

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The belfry Faaborg is the landmark of the city of Faaborg.
This tower is the remnant of a church dating back to around 1250, the tower itself was built around 1478 and fortunately has been preserved after the church was demolished.
The carillon itself dates back to 1960 and consists of 38 bells, in addition there are two larger bells.

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4.20 km

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Bus stop

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