Søby, Ærø
Søby is small enough to do everything on foot, and big enough for a harbour, a café and the ferry to the mainland. This is where Dansk Cottage is taking shape, on Skovbygade.
Søby is the northernmost village on Ærø: a small harbour with boats and fishing spots, views over the Danish South Sea and the berth of the ferry from Fynshav. Dansk Cottage is just a few minutes’ walk from the harbour, the supermarket and the village centre.
The ferry from Søby to Fynshav on the island of Als is the fastest connection to the Danish mainland. This route is also served by the electric ferry Ellen – according to our sustainability page, the most powerful fully electric ferry in the world. A ferry from Faaborg also docks directly in Søby.
A few minutes from Søby lies the Vitsø nature area, with a lake, salt meadows and three protected bird islands. Skjoldnæs lighthouse on the island’s north-western tip is another lovely outing, and Ærø Golf Klub is in Søby too. More under golf.
Directly opposite Dansk Cottage is Franziska Kurth’s tapestry weaving studio. Kunsthøjskole på Ærø, one of Denmark’s smallest folk high schools, is housed in a thatched farmhouse from 1779 – also just a few minutes away. More on our art & culture page.
The free island bus connects Søby with Ærøskøbing and Marstal several times a day all year round; dogs and bikes are welcome. The stop is about three minutes’ walk from the house. For longer trips there are bikes at the house: the Baltic Sea Cycle Route N8 runs 18.5 km from Søby to Ærøskøbing.
Current timetables are available from the island bus operator. Shops across the island are listed under shopping on Ærø.
On a natural plot of around 3,300 m², Dansk Cottage sleeps up to six guests: three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private barrel sauna and a wood-burning stove. The house opens in spring 2027. You will find all the information under the cottage, prices & availability and in our overview of our holiday home on Ærø.
The Dagli’Brugsen supermarket in Søby is just a few minutes’ walk from Dansk Cottage – handy for shopping on the day you arrive.
Yes, the free island bus stops about three minutes’ walk from the house and connects Søby with Ærøskøbing and Marstal.
By ferry: Fynshav–Søby or Faaborg–Søby. All routes are described under getting there.
Dansk Cottage can be booked from spring 2027.
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