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The Marguerite Route on North Funen

Enjoy the beautiful countryside and the prettiest sights along the 72-km Marguerite Route on North Funen - a lovely trip by bike or by car!

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There is a 72-km long Marguerite Route on North Funen - and it's just waiting for you! The Marguerite Route meanders along smaller roads between Søndersøvej, route 335 from Motorway E20, and Rugårdsvej / Kalørvej in Odense, on either side of Langesø. You can try the whole tour or parts of it - there is plenty to look at. All you have to do is follow the little brown signs with the daisy flower.

See a map of the Marguerite Route on North Funen here! The route is marked with the Marguerite sign.

Want to try more of the Marguerite Route on Funen or in the rest of Denmark?

Find GPS coordinates and a map of the entire route here!

 

Sights on the Marguerite Route between Søndersøvej and Harridslevgaard

Green leaves by the lake shore at Langesø
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Langesø by Morud

Visit Langesø for a unique nature experience. Explore world-class MTB trails, scenic hiking paths around the lake, and the historic castle. Just 15 km from Odense.

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Langesø Forest Chapel with the high tower
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Langesø Forest Chapel

Langesø Chapel has a fantastically beautiful location in the middle of Langesø Forest, and the fine chapel is also a popular wedding church.

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Rugaardsvej in the middle of Morud
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Morud

Morud is located in the most idyllic surroundings with hill and forest by Rugårdsvej, the old main road over Funen - here you'll always find something to do from MTB to bison safaris!

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Rugaard Castle and the lake in front in beautiful summer weather
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Rugård

Rugård is a very old manor house on North Funen which was owned by the Danish kings for hundreds of years and has meant a lot to the royal power on Funen.

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The hawthorn near Rugaard
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The waiting hawthorn at Rugårdsvej

The waiting thorn at Rugårdsvej is not just an ordinary thorn - it has a long and both royal and eerie history ...

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Beautiful Padesø Church seen from the hill
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Padesø kirke

One of Funen's most beautiful churches stands on a hilltop by Assens Landevej - it's the fascinating Padesø Church, which is also a very young church that was built in 1881.

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View of Kongsdal Open Garden from the terrace
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Kongsdal Open Garden

Visit one of Denmark's most beautiful gardens and see a real gem of garden art with beautiful flowers and plants, an pretty lake with a fountain and many seats - a real Funen idyll!

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Hårslev Church with the high tower in the foreground
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Hårslev Kirke

Hårslev Church is a beautiful and large village church between Søndersø and Brenderup on Funen. The church was built in the 12th century and is built for money from i.a. indulgences - is it worth your sins?

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Harridslevgaard Castle
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Harridslevgaard Castle

Visit beautiful Renaissance castle Harridslevgaard which offers you a unique look behind the thick walls.

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Sights on the Marguerite Route between Harridslevgaard and Søndersø

Guldbjerg Church seen from down the hill towards the church and the cemetery gate
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Guldbjerg church by Bogense

The beautiful charming old Guldbjerg Church is beautifully located up on the hill in the village Guldbjerg close to Bogense - a place of real peace and idyll!

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Ejlby Church and the cemetery seen from the side
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Ejlby Church - Søndersø

Ejlby Church between Bogense and Søndersø was built in the 12th century, was dedicated to St. Ursula and was ravaged during the Swedish Wars, but is today a beautiful village church.

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Sandagergaard Manor with the moat in front
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Sandagergård

Sandagergård is the imposing building on the hillfort rampart next to Sandager Church on North Funen - it was once a rich manor house.

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Nørre Sandager Kirke under a blue sky
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Nørre Sandager Church

Nørre Sandager Church is a beautiful church from the 14th century, located in a rural idyll just outside Bogense, close to the manor house Sandagergård

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Gyldensteen Castle and the lake in front of the castle
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Gyldensteen Castle

The beautiful manor house surrounded by forest and park just outside Bogense is Gyldensteen Castle - a beautiful sight from the road!

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Father and son look at the view over Gyldensteen Strand
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Gyldensteen Strand

Experience Funen's largest nature restoration. Hike wide paths, spot seals and eagles, and enjoy a picnic. Accessible and perfect for nature lovers.

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Jerstrup Manor House on North Funen in the sunshine
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Jerstrup Manor House

The beautiful old half-timbered building by the Jerstrup woods is Jerstrup manor, which has a long history dating back to the 14th century.

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Nørre Højrup Church on a summer morning seen from the cemetery
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Nørre Højrup Kirke

In the middle of North Funen between Otterup and Bogense, in the village of Nørre Højrup, you'll find one of Funen's smallest churches, which is beautiful in the rural landscape.

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Skamby Church in winter time seen from the cemetery
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Skamby Church

Skamby Church is beautiful as it rises above the village in the middle of North Funen, and the cemetery is also worth a visit - but beware of the plague thorn!

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The Glavendrup stone on a sunny summer day
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Glavendrup Stone - Runic stone in Skamby

North Funen's Viking Age is very close in the Glavendrup grove, where you will find a large stone ship and the Glavendrup Stone with Denmark's longest runic stone inscription.

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Dallund Castle seen from the garden
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Dallund Castle by Søndersø

Dallund Castle is a beautiful building that you can admire from the road - or take a walk around the beautiful Dallund Lake with a view of the castle!

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Sights on the Marguerite Route between Søndersø and Odense

By the bench in the cozy square on the main street in Søndersø
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Søndersø

Søndersø is the third largest town on North Funen, is North Funen's absolute industrial town and a place with a cozy town centre with a lovely park.

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Søndersø Church and the church tower in summer
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Søndersø Kirke

Søndersø Church is an impressive church from the Middle Ages, which offers unique frescoes and many other exciting details that are really worth seeing!

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The beautiful whitewashed Vigerslev Church and cemetery
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Vigerslev Kirke

Vigerslev Church between Veflinge and Søndersø is a beautiful village church from the 12th century with many fine details!

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Margård Castle's main building in the summer
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Margård

Margård is a beautiful old manor house between Odense and Søndersø, and the manor estate has existed since the 14th century.

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Tværskov Mill at the road
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Tværskov Mølle - Old Watermill, Morud

Tværskov mill is the most beautiful romantic idyll with lovely half-timbered buildings in the middle of the hills by Morud.

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A mother bison with her calf
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Ditlevsdal Bison Farm

Visit Europe's largest bison farm on North Funen. Experience 300 bison on safari, enjoy a meal in the restaurant, or stay in prairie cabins and apartments.

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Langesø Castle with the lawn in front
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Langesø Castle

Langesø Castle by Morud is beautifully situated in the deep forest and at the long lake that has given name to the castle ...
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Green leaves by the lake shore at Langesø
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Langesø by Morud

Visit Langesø for a unique nature experience. Explore world-class MTB trails, scenic hiking paths around the lake, and the historic castle. Just 15 km from Odense.

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