Breakfast
An ample buffet breakfast is served. The buffet consists of various homemade rolls, served with cold meats, cheese, honey, homemade jam and boiled eggs from our own small flock of hens. There is also a selection of muesli with yoghurt and fresh milk from the local farm, as well as fresh fruit. Complimentary coffee and tea are always available in the kitchen. Individual arrangements are always possible, especially if you suffer from allergies or wish to eat a vegan/vegetarian diet.
Parking – free
There are two guest parking spaces in the courtyard. Additional parking is available directly opposite us on Lydingevej next to the village hall or at the foot of the church hill on Bøjdenvejen.
Location and surroundings
The house is an old school building from 1805, and is located at the western foot of the gently sloping church hill in the lovely village of Krarup with 205 inhabitants in the heart of Denmark’s third largest island Funen. The house is surrounded by a cosy garden, which our guests are welcome to use, as well as play equipment for children. You are also welcome to feed our animals, collect eggs in the henhouse and harvest fruit and vegetables by appointment.
Here in Krarup we have a lot to offer our guests, for example the playground by the school, the, Oasen (a special nature area with a playingfield, a picnic house, a fireplace, shelters and QR codes in the area that inform about the vegetation), Voldbjerg on Hundstrupvej (a small mountain that was formed by the ice age and that according to legend is inhabited by both elf girls and trolls) or the cute alpaca of Lindehuset. Krarup also has an interesting industrial history, including the machine factory, the dairy, the market garden and, last but not least, the old school. To the south there is a large woodland area with fantastic lakelandscape, perfectfor a pleasant walk, bike ride or horseback ride.
Krarup belongs to the northernmost part of the South Funen area, which is an approximately 15 km wide strip along the south coast of Funen between Faaborg and Lundeborg. To the south lies the South Funen Archipelago with its 55 islands and islets. The area is particularly well known for its many beautiful castles and manor houses, set in a unique cultural landscape and beautiful scenery.
Emergency numbers
Emergency number: 112
Police: 114
Emergency medical service (Region of Southern Denmark): 70 11 07 07
Dentist service (Region of Southern Denmark): 99 44 08 09
Poisons line: 82 12 12 12
Cardiac defibrillator: Krarup Forsamlingshus, Lydingevej 1 (The defibrillator is always available, but the cabinet is locked. Call 112 to get the code for the locker)
Doctors and Hospitals
The nearest hospital is OUH i Svendborg, Baagøes Alle 15, about 25 km away. Doctors can be found in Korinth Lægehuset, Lykkemarken 1, or Lægehuset i Kværndrup, Svendborgvej 8, both about 7km away.
Pharmarcy
The closest pharmarcy is located in Ringe, Torvet 5, “Ringe Apotek” (12 km). There are more pharmarcies in the major towns, e.g. Faaborg, Svendborg and Odense.
Bike rental
Fåborg bike rental has different types and sizes of bikes, including children’s bikes and trailers. Bicycle delivery and pickup service is available.
Shopping locally
There are many opportunities to shop nearby. The closest, only two minutes on foot, is the small shop Fyens Økologi at Søfældevej 2 in the village. Otherwise there is the shop Espe Grønt sellingfruit, vegetables, juice and eggs in the neighbouring village Espe – 5km, in Korinth there is a small supermarket Dagli’Brugsen – 6km and in Kværndrup there is a convenience store LetKøb – 7km.
In the town of Ringe (12 km) there is a wide range of shopping opportunities, both retail and grocery shopping. The large towns of Odense, Svendborg and Faaborg are excellent for a cosy shopping trip in the historic city centre.
Restaurants …that we can recommend
Ivar Pizza: The pizzeria in the neighboring town of Espe (5km) offers pizza and much more. You can eat in, have the food delivered or pick it up yourself.
Spisehuset: With a view of the South Funen archipelago in Faaborg (16km), it is now possible to enjoy a burger, sandwich or salad made with good quality ingredients and a little more love.
Det Hvide Pakhus: The historic and rustic Hvide Pakhus is located on the harbor in Faaborg (16km). Perfect for a nice evening out with delicious food. Det Hvide Pakhus is the sister restaurant to Spisehuset.
Det Gamle Røgeri: The fish restaurant in Faaborg (16km) is open during the school summer holidays. In the cozy courtyard you can try out your taste buds at the buffet, which has a great focus on quality and freshness. At the buffet you can find for example: The house’s smoked products and homemade salads, various herring, warm plaice fillets and fish dishes, good bread from the local baker and fresh vegetables, dressings and all accompaniments.
Dang Ved Brønden – Thai Restaurant & Take Away: Right in the centre of Faaborg, on the old town square, (16km) the historic “Ortman’s Palace”, dating back to 1817, is combined with exotic grace and Thai gastronomy in a class of its own.
Restaurant Skovlyst: In the middle of the Funen ‘Alps’ is Restaurant Skovlyst (15km). The restaurant offers a unique experience ina fusion between Danish and French cuisine with respect for the honest and simple. The starting point for the dishes is always the seasonal selection of ingredients.
Restaurant Yme: The restaurant in Ringe (12km) offers delicious Asian food. Try, for example, the popular combined sushi menus from Asian cuisine, built on fresh ingredients that are guaranteed to challenge your taste buds.
Thaisen Ma’Hus: The restaurant in Ringe (12km) selects Funen’s best suppliers of meat, vegetables, fish, bread, cheese, beer and soft drinks, and preferably organic. At Thaisen Ma’Hus we work to minimise food waste, and use our ingredients in new and exciting ways.
Carls Lund: As a guest at CarlsLund restaurant in Odense (30 km), you can always expect good Danish food. CarlsLund follows old traditions, working with local bakers, using seasonal vegetables and canning themselves. A culinary experience that harmonises with the beautiful natural surroundings in Fruens Bøge forest. Children can explore the forest and play in the nature playground.
Beaches
Nab Strand – A small public bathing beach with a jetty in a beautiful location on the south of Funen with a view of the islands. Parking and toilet facilities are nearby.
Langemarken Strand – A public bathing beach with a bathing jetty in a quiet location on the south Funen. The beach is narrow but long enough for a satisfying walk along the shore.
Parking available but no public toilets at the beach.
Faaborg Havnebad – Two wide bathing jetties allow you to jump directly into the bay not far from the harbour – and only a few 100 metres from the centre of Faaborg. There are bathing facilities for small children with a shallow pool. Outdoor shower, toilet facilities and sauna available.
Bøjden Strand – Clean, clear blue water and a fine sandy beach are the hallmarks of Bøjden Strand near Faaborg. The site has a bathing jetty, playground, toilets and kiosk. Entrance fee DKK 25.
Hesseløje Strand – Hesseløje Strand is close to Bøjden Strand. The sandy beach is located in a holiday home area. Therefore there is no public parking on site.
Horne Sommerland – Public beach with a beautiful view of the archipelago. The beach is located in a holiday home development with good parking and toilets. The area is ideal for windsurfing.
Dyreborg Strand – A beautiful, child-friendly sandy beach with good parking facilities.
Klinten Strand – At Feriehotel Klinten Danland in Faaborg Bay there is a public and child-friendly sandy beach with a playground, kiosk and toilets.
Strandholmen – A public bathing beach located in the holiday home area.
Christiansminde beach – Christiansminde beach is a popular sandy beach with the added attractions of ball games and mini golf. There is a playground for the children, a bathing jetty, a kiosk and toilets. Parking is available nearby.
Thurø Strand (Smørmosen) – The beach on the island of Thurø is very family-friendly with clean, fresh water. The beach at Smørmosen has a 40-metre-long bathing jetty with a slide, a large playground for children and a mini-golf course. There is a kiosk with delicious grilled specialities and an ice cream parlour. The large outdoor area offers many free activities such as beach volleyball, pole tennis, chess, petanque, table tennis, ring games and much more.
Public transport
The bus stop is only 300 m away, opposite the school. From here you can take bus route 330 (Ringe – Espe – Snarup – Krarup) and 920 (Kerteminde – Nyborg – Ringe – Faaborg). You can find more information on fynbus.dk.
The nearest train station is in Kværndrup on Banepladsen (about 7 km away) or in Ringe on Stationsvej (about 12 km away). Find your route on rejseplanen.dk.
Attractions
The area around us is full of wonderful sights and experiences, which are wellworth a visit, whether you are alone, as a couple or with the whole family. Take a look at “Experiences around us” and click through.
Major towns nearby
The nearest town, Ringe, is 12 minutes drive northeast of Krarup, with 6,244 inhabitants. At a similar distance to the southwest, you can reach Faaborg in 15 minutes with its 6,966 inhabitants.
Svendborg is only 20 minutes southeast of Krarup. It is the second largest town on the island with 27,054 inhabitants. Funens ’capital’ Odense with around 180,760 inhabitants, lies to the north and is only 30 minutes from Krarup via the motorway.