Besøg Skarø | 1,97 km² Spisesteder, Overnatning, Seværdigheder, Festival & Færge

How big is Skarø? Skarø, a real gem hidden in the South Funen Archipelago, stretches over just 1.97 square kilometers. Home to a current population of 26 people in 2023, the island maintains a vital connection to the outside world through daily ferries. Why is the island called Skarø? Skarø means "falling into the sea at the edge of the sailing depth". The journey to Skarø: From Svendborg to Skarø takes only 35 minutes direct, and if you choose to make a small detour via Drejø, you can enjoy a 90-minute sailing trip through this picturesque seascape. Skarø's charm and facilities: Skarø's charm is enhanced by the local businesses, including a cozy grocery store, an ice cream factory and a hospitable bed & breakfast. In the summer, the island blossoms with opportunities to enjoy delicious meals at the local eateries. Skarø is so much more than just a piece of land; it is a community, a destination for nature lovers and a remote gem in Denmark's island treasury. The plane grave at Skarø: Skarø Cemetery bears a memory. Here rest two English soldiers, part of the crew of an English plane that was bombed by the Germans on 15 February 1944 between Tåsinge and Skarø. Dogfights raged over the island, and the crashed plane left only scattered wreckage. The tailpipe ended up on Skarø and hit Axel Eriksen's backyard. Two airmen were pulled up on the beach and buried at Skarø cemetery by the German armed forces. The Skarø residents remembered them fondly. Later, The Commonwealth War Commission erected the official RAF Iron Cross at the grave site. After the war, the islanders collected money for a dignified headstone, and the spring of 1946 marked the dedication of the new headstone with guests of honor from 10 British soldiers. Skarø Ice: Skarø has its own ice cream - Skarø Is. Advanced research hides behind the idyllic café. With over 70 ice cream recipes, all without lactose, gluten and e-numbers, Skarø Ice is something special. It is gourmet ice cream, created with respect for nature's ingredients. Cafe Sommersild: Café Sommersild is the island's experience and dining venue, which offers company excursions and guide events. Throughout the summer season, breakfast and meals are served from the smokehouse or the large open fire grill. The café also offers music events, hammocks and delicious waffles. The Island's Treasures: Explore the island's artisans, archipelago museum, community center and marina. Tent and shelter pitches as well as cabin rentals are only 300 meters from the harbor at Cafe SommerSild. Skarø is full of history and modern pleasures waiting to be explored.