How to Spend a Quiet Day on Aero Island Without a Car
I flew to Denmark for Aero Island. Not for Copenhagen, not for castles—just a quiet island that felt like it had stepped out of a postcard.
Getting there takes a bit of coordination. From Svendborg, I boarded the ferry to Aeroskobing, the most charming town on the island. The trip took 75 minutes—no bridges, just sea and silence.
I stayed in Aeroskobing, where every street feels still. Pastel houses, quiet cafés, no cars rushing by. You can walk the whole town in 20 minutes, but somehow still spend all day there.
The best way to explore Aero? By bike. It’s flat, breezy, and full of dedicated bike paths stretching between small towns and coastal stops. I rented one for the day (100 DKK) and rode out with just a camera, windbreaker, notebook, and a lightweight expandable backpack. Mine’s a 20L waterproof daypack, light enough to forget about, roomy enough to not regret.
My route: A morning ride to Urehoved, stopping to photograph a row of red fishing huts. An afternoon break near Erikshale just outside Marstal, then a return by bus (yes, free public buses allow bikes).
If you're not driving, good news—Aero offers free public transport across the island. You can hop between towns with your bike and take it slow without worrying about schedules.
There’s more to Aero than just the ride: wine farms, honey tastings, sunset beaches.
I stayed one night and wished I’d booked three.
If you’re taking the ferry, book early if you’re bringing a car. We paid about 540 DKK round trip for 1 car + 2 people. Ferries leave from Svendborg, Faaborg, or Als—but Svendborg to Aeroskobing is the easiest.
🎒 Backpack featured in this trip:
Lightweight Expandable Waterproof Backpack – 20L Built for ferry crossings, long rides, and quiet towns. Weatherproof, compact, and easy to forget—until you need it.
