The Funen island had a few more attractions than the famous Odense. I liked Faaborg, in the south of the island, the most. It had a charm of a tiny sleepy place, and was full of old wooden houses, a red-brick gate leading into the centre, and a small harbour. Its thick Clock Tower was amazing. It stood tall above the little old red-roofed houses, and looked giant - almost out of place. It was so picturesque! I came on Sunday. There were no people in the streets. So spooky...
Nearby, the flamboyant Egeskov Castle (Europe's only Renaissance castle on the water in perfect condition), Egeskov Windmill, one of Europe's most wonderful and whitewashed granite church, the Horne Church, and the 15th century Hvedholm Castle, now an expensive hotel, all gave plenty to explore. The Egeskov Castle had erratic opening hours in the winter and it was really hard to see it from behind the fence.
The area between Odense and Fraaborg was abundant in grand mansions, manor houses and castles, many built on or by the water.
