Across the island on foot
Ærø is easy to explore on foot: signposted coastal paths, a nature area with bird islands and routes that run between harbour, beach and fields without a car in sight.
Trail and stage information according to VisitÆrø; please check the current route descriptions before setting off.
Just a few minutes from Søby lies Vitsø, a 150-hectare nature area with a lake, salt meadows and three protected bird islands. A footpath leads all the way around the lake – ideal for birdwatching and quiet moments. This is where the coastal path ends, or begins. More about the village under Søby.
If you walk one stage and don’t want to walk back, you can take the free island bus, which connects Søby with Ærøskøbing and Marstal. Please check current timetables with the operator. How to get to Ærø is described under getting there.
After a long day on the coast, the private sauna and the wood-burning stove at Dansk Cottage are the perfect end to the day. An overview of the house and dates: holiday home on Ærø and prices & availability.
The coastal path (Kyststien) is around 30 kilometres long and runs from Marstal to the Vitsø nature area near Søby. It is signposted all the way.
Yes: the Ø-Camino runs for 64 kilometres around the island. The coastal path and the Øhavsstien can also be combined into a round-island walk.
Yes, but leash rules apply: in woods all year round, on beaches from 1 April to 30 September. More under holiday with your dog.
The free island bus connects Søby, Ærøskøbing and Marstal. Please check timetables with the operator in advance.
Dansk Cottage can be booked from spring 2027.
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