Bogense

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Bogense
Bogense is a wonderful town in North Funen with a charming historic quarter and a large marina, surrounded by beaches, salt marshes, forests and lush green areas.

Bogense's town centre is packed with charming historic buildings, including a beautiful church with a distinctive spire which was used as a landmark by mariners over several centuries. The high street goes right down to the water's edge, where you'll find a large marina full of luxury yachts from all over the world, especially in the summer months.

Even on a short weekend to Bogense, you'll be able to see all this charming town has to offer, from its wonderful old merchant homes and log cabins, to Erik Menved's Café from 1543 – the oldest building in Bogense – and Denmark’s tiniest home (just 248 square feet). This cute little house can be found right in the heart of the central square - a lovely spot at the town's highest point of elevation. You'll also find the Bogense Church of St. Nicholas in the same place, with its characteristic, tall spire and its unique tower which was unconventionally built at the East side of the building. Both the altar and the pulpit date from the time of King Christian IV (1577-1648).

Take a trip to Aebelo during your holiday in Bogense – an unpopulated, protected island with breathtaking beaches, arboreal forests, salt marshes and grassy fields that are home to wild long-horned Mouflon rams and fallow deer. And be sure to visit some of the large estates and farms in Bogense and the surrounding area as well. Most of the estates are privately-owned and closed to the public, but the Harridslevgaard Castle is open to visitors at various times throughout the year. The castle was first mentioned in King Valdemar’s Jordebog (a medieval registry of feudal property owners) in the year 1231, although the current Renaissance-era building wasn't constructed until several centuries later in 1606. You can enter and see over 16,000 square feet of the castle, including the grand salon and the vaulted cellar which lies beneath the ground floor. If the weather permits, you can even take a lovely stroll through the park.

There are also many wonderful hiking trails around Bogense, especially at Sonderso and Langeso Forest, where you can see the idyllic Langeso Castle Chapel and Langeso Castle.

You can reach Bogense by taking a flight to Billund or Kastrup Airport. From there, it's easiest to just hire a car and drive to Bogense.

For big adventures in a charming little town, you can't go wrong with Bogense - whether you're planning a short weekend trip or a longer getaway!

Where to stay in Bogense

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First Camp Bogense City Fyn
First Camp Bogense City Fyn
3.5 out of 5
11 Vestre Engvej, Bogense
The price is S$120 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
S$120
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly cabin in Bogense. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Bogense Bybaek and Bogense Kirke ...
7.2/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"A great camping area with lots do to for the kids. Good size pool, playgrounds and the cabin we rented had everything we needed. Very pleasantly surprised how good it was as a whole and the lady working reception was very welcoming and service minded. Would definitly come back if were going to Denmark ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul,2024

First Camp Bogense City Fyn
Lunds Hotel
Lunds Hotel
3 out of 5
Østre Havnevej 24, Bogense
The price is S$216 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
S$216
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bogense. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Traedrejeren and Bogense Marina Strand are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (265 reviews)
OUTSTANDING
"What a surprise packet We booked this as a last minute as we were around 1hr away, not knowing the hotel or the area. Incredible location with spectacular views Jan and Susanne were amazing, we felt welcomed from the first minute to the time we left. Breakfast was delicious I just wish we had more ..."

Reviewed on 21 May,2024

Lunds Hotel
Munkebjerg Hotel
Munkebjerg Hotel
4 out of 5
Munkebjergvej 125, Vejle
The price is S$196 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
S$196
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Vejle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel on a fjord. Great views and OMG the restaurant was outstanding! Great authentic Danish food. Huge breakfast too. Nice room with a balcony."

Reviewed on 1 Oct,2024

Munkebjerg Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
First Camp Bogense City Fyn
First Camp Bogense City Fyn
3.5 out of 5
11 Vestre Engvej, Bogense
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly cabin in Bogense. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Bogense Bybaek and Bogense Kirke ...
7.2/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"A great camping area with lots do to for the kids. Good size pool, playgrounds and the cabin we rented had everything we needed. Very pleasantly surprised how good it was as a whole and the lady working reception was very welcoming and service minded. Would definitly come back if were going to Denmark ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul,2024

First Camp Bogense City Fyn
First Camp Hasmark Strand Fyn
First Camp Hasmark Strand Fyn
3 out of 5
Strandvejen, Otterup
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Otterup. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Popular attractions Hasmark Church and Skeby Church are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Ikke fedt
"Meget slidt, småt og ukomfortabelt. Ikke så rart at sidde ude, medmindre man har børn med. Dårlig information inden ophold. Der kommer vi ikke igen."

Reviewed on 3 Jun,2024

First Camp Hasmark Strand Fyn
City Hotel Nattergalen Apartments
City Hotel Nattergalen Apartments
3 out of 5
Overgade 21A, Odense, Funen
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Odense. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Den Standhaftige ...
7.8/10 Good! (25 reviews)
"Okay room, but cleaning was not the best. Bathroom was full of long hairs and clearly not cleaned."

Reviewed on 3 Aug,2020

City Hotel Nattergalen Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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