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- The ferry from Svendborg on Funen takes 75 minutes to reach \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing. Foot passengers also reserve their place in advance.<\/li>\n
- Visiting yachts moor in the marina to the northwest of the old harbour or in the old harbour itself, both close to the old town.<\/li>\n
- There is a supermarket right next to the marina, about 200 metres from the pontoons.<\/li>\n
- The bus on \u00c6r\u00f8 is free all year round and connects \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing with Marstal and S\u00f8by.<\/li>\n
- Tides play hardly any role; the water level depends on the wind. In Denmark the wind blows most often from westerly directions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Where is the harbour of \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing?<\/h2>\n
\u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing harbour has two parts that directly adjoin each other. The old harbour lies close to the old town, and the ferry from Svendborg berths north of its pier. To the north-west of it is the marina, also called Vestre B\u00e5dehavn, with several pontoons behind a rock breakwater. There is a supermarket between the ferry terminal and the marina, and the Vesterstrand bathing beach begins west of the marina.<\/p>\n
Both parts belong to \u00c6r\u00f8 Kommune, the island's municipality. It operates the harbour together with the harbour of Marstal, and the shared harbour office is in Marstal.<\/p>\n
Arriving for the start of your sailing trip in \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing<\/h2>\n
You reach \u00c6r\u00f8 primarily by ferry. For \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing, the ferry from Svendborg is the direct connection, and it berths in the middle of the town at the harbour.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nFrom the airport to \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing<\/h3>\n
From the major airports of Billund in Jutland and Copenhagen, the journey to \u00c6r\u00f8 by car takes around three and a half and around three hours respectively, each including the ferry. By public transport, you travel to Svendborg and take the ferry from there. The easiest way to plan connections is with the Danish journey planner app Rejseplanen.<\/p>\n
There are also air taxi flights to the small \u00c6r\u00f8 airfield just outside Marstal, with several departures a day from Zealand and T\u00e5singe.<\/p>\n
By ferry, train and bus<\/h3>\n
You can reach Svendborg in the south of Funen by train, and the ferry to \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing departs from Havnepladsen there. The crossing takes 75 minutes. As things stand (November 2026), the first ferry leaves Svendborg at 7 a.m. on weekdays and the last at 10 p.m. For cars, bicycles and also foot passengers, you reserve your place in advance online or by phone. If you are not at the ferry berth at least ten minutes before departure, the reservation lapses, and the ferry departs as soon as all guests with a booking are on board. A single fare costs 68 Danish kroner for adults (as of November 2026).<\/p>\n
Other ferries reach \u00c6r\u00f8 from Faaborg and from Fynshav on Als, and both berth in S\u00f8by. On the island, the bus is free and runs all year round. As things stand (November 2026), it connects S\u00f8by, \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing and Marstal roughly hourly during the day, and the stop in \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing is called \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing Havn. You can take bicycles with you, but not e-bikes.<\/p>\n
Parking<\/h3>\n
Public car parks are located directly at the marina and at the ferry terminal. The car park at the supermarket is reserved for customers and limited to one hour. Motorhomes have three dedicated pitches at the old harbour.<\/p>\n
Showers and sanitary facilities<\/h3>\n
There are toilets and showers in the harbour, at the marina and at the old harbour. Use is included in the berthing fee.<\/p>\n
Shopping for the trip<\/h3>\n
A large Netto discount supermarket is right next to the marina, around 200 metres from the pontoons. You can get bread and cakes at the bakery in town. For a bigger shop by car, there is a SuperBrugsen in Marstal, around 8 kilometres away.<\/p>\n
Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services<\/h3>\n
\u00c6r\u00f8 Sygehus hospital is around 250 metres from the marina. Its emergency department for injuries (Skadeklinik) is open around the clock; call +45 70 11 07 07 beforehand. At the same number you can reach the on-call medical service (L\u00e6gevagt) on weekdays from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., and around the clock at weekends and on public holidays.<\/p>\n
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- 112: Emergency number for ambulance, fire brigade and police<\/li>\n
- 114: police, if it is not urgent<\/li>\n
- At sea: VHF channel 16 or DSC channel 70, where Lyngby Radio answers; it is directly connected to the Danish rescue coordination centre JRCC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What does \u00c6r\u00f8sk\u00f8bing harbour offer?<\/h2>\n
The marina has around 370 berths and a water depth of 2.5 metres at mean water level, and the old harbour 3.0 metres. Free berths for guests are available everywhere in the harbour; reservations are not possible.<\/p>\n