You can expect a week of beautiful summer sailing in the western Baltic. Balmy summer evenings in small Danish towns, anchoring in the shelter of the islands and enjoying summer under sail. You can relax but also learn a lot about old ships and sailing. You don’t have to be an experienced sailor to join this trip! Whether you are sailing for the first time or already experienced, here you can learn new skills and enjoy life on board to the fullest. Enjoy the summer on the Iris!
Our route takes you to the most beautiful places this region has to offer. The Danish South Sea is known for its picturesque islands and charming port towns. Several stopovers are planned on the pearls of the Baltic Sea, the islands in the Danish South Sea, each of which has its own unique character:
On the island of Aerø you will find the small town of Marstal, with an interesting shipping museum, and Aerøskøbing, where you can be enchanted by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale world. On Fyn, Denmark’s second largest island, we can moor in lively towns such as Svendborg or Fåborg. The latter has a medieval town centre that is definitely worth a visit. Sønderborg on the island of Als is also one of the larger towns and even (ex-)Queen Margrethe spends a few weeks here every year on the royal yacht Dannebrog.
But it is not only the big cities, but especially the smaller towns and islands that make this region so charming. South of Fyn, between the Little Belt and the Great Belt, is a chain of islands not to be missed. On Lyø and Avernakø, you can walk a little longer between maize fields and fruit trees to reach the village. There you will find a small shopkeeper, maybe even a krø (Danish for pub), and a few flea market items and foods are sold in front of each house. Money in a jam jar and that’s it – typical Denmark! These are the quiet islands for true nature lovers.
Of course, the German Baltic coast also has its charm. In the land of the fjords between Kiel, Eckernförde, the Schlei and Flensburg, where Vikings once sought shelter and settled their villages, many fishermen now live, but tourism is also widespread. Between cliffs and rapeseed fields, the area is characterised by campsites, marinas and small villages with half-timbered houses.
The balance between activity and relaxation allows you to experience sailing in all its facets and have an unforgettable time on the water. In the late afternoon and evening hours, there are plenty of opportunities for activities ashore. Feel free to explore the ports visited and the surroundings of Denmark on your own.
On every trip, we plan at least one night at anchor so that we can show you this special experience.
