Avernakø
Avernakø is situated in the South Funen Archipelago and is reachable by ferry from Faaborg. the sail lasts 30 min. and 70 min. if the route passes by Lyø. The island is about 8 km. long and accommodates about 100 residents on its 600 hectare. the businesslife of Avernakø is dominated by agriculture. Avernakø was originally consisting of two independent islands - Korshavn and Avernak. but in 1937 the two islands were connected with a dam which is called Drejet. Avernakø has a lengthy form with 19 km coastline with nice beaches and fishing water. there is a rich birdlife. it is also possible to hear the rare fire-bellied toad in some of the waterholes.

Avernakø is known for its maytree and maypole which can be seen in Avernak and Munke. Once a year, on Whit Saturday, the residents are gathered around the tree. Besides from Strynø, the maytree is only existing on Avernakø. In 1685 one of the most brilliant prehistric find was made on the island, it was 6 goldbowls with sun symbols. Today the finds are kept in the National Museum. You can see the copies in Avernakø Church.
Read more about Avernakø on www.avernak.dk    timetable

Practical information,   phone +45
Residents`association Avernakø, 
Gitte Sørensen, phone 2980-9986, gitte@avernak.dk
Island ferry, car reservation phone 6261-2307
Ø-bo ferielejligheder:
Preben Lund Jensen, tlf. 6261-7121
Avernakø-Skolen, tlf. 2980-9986
Gulmosegård-lejlighed, tlf. 6261-7041
A primitive campsite at the harbour - fee is charged by the harbour master. Only tent and max 2-3 days.
Primitive campsite at Korshavn, dry lavatory, no water, Lis & Tue Nielsen, phone 2031-1677

Avernakø grocery, Pihl, 6261-7578
Harbour Café, Joan Them, phone 2063-2667
Avernakø Harbour, 50 berths, harbour master Gitte Sørensen, phone 2980-9986
Korshavn Bridge, 20 berths, harbour master Gitte Sørensen, phone 2980-9986
Bike hire at the Avernakø Harbour and at Korshavn Bridge.