ノルドフュンの湖・トップ8

Odense is a fairytale city. In the parks or along the roadsides, you will see a total of 16 sculptures and statues depicting characters from Andersen's fairytales. Here by the lake, the mermaid appears.

Directly from the Korshavn hiking parking lot, you'll be treated to stunning views of the marina and the shallow Pugeso lagoon. This is where the fantastic hike to Fyns Hoved on the beautiful Kattegat begins!

The mermaid is a mythical and magical creature who lures people to their deaths with her song and beautiful body. This mermaid stands on a 3-4 meter high base, allowing us to view her from the depths of the ocean. Another distinctive feature of the sculpture is the abnormal head-to-body ratio. However, this is a result of the water's reflection, which occurs when looking up from the depths. The sculpture is made of bronze, and the base is granite. It was unveiled on June 20, 1998. The mermaid's body displays sexual energy, emphasized by the slightly separated legs and the noticeable genitals, which are only gathered near the feet in a fin. The intensity of her sexuality is highlighted as something raw and dangerous, something to which one can immerse oneself. The sculpture's expression is almost the antithesis of the traditional understanding of the conventional innocence and beauty of the mermaid. Hans Pauli Olsen (1957-) was born in the Faroe Islands. Many of his sculptures focus on human forms, often with a mystical, underlying quality. They are expressive and naturalistic in their depiction. Many of his creations are made in clay before being cast in bronze. This process makes the artist's creative process clearly visible in the final sculpture. Coordinates: Longitude: 10.3826808929443 Latitude: 55.3907999313141 https://www.visitodense.de/turist/reiseplanung/die-meerjungfrau-skulptur-gdk1077447

From the bench's elevated position, you have the best views, especially of the marina. A staircase leads down to the road and the restroom, and up to the nearby hiking parking lot, the shelter, and other hiking trails.

The large coastal area of Gyldensteen Strand is Funen's largest restoration project. Once there were fields here, but now the coastal dikes have been removed. Gyldensteen Strand is the largest restored nature reserve on Funen. The 616-hectare area was previously a reclaimed area of fields and farmland. Now the dikes have been removed and the sea has been let back in. The Danish foundation, Aage V. Jensen Nature Foundation, purchased the area and created a shallow coastal lagoon, a freshwater lake, and a reed bed. There are pleasant hiking trails and fantastic views. These views are even better from the two birdwatching towers. Source: Visitnordfyn

Very nice and modern information center. Also offers enough space to take shelter in case of sudden changes in the weather. Also recommended for a break because of the sanitary facilities and the spacious picnic area. In some places there is information via QR code in German. There are nets for children to borrow for the nature walk - if you like them.

See the impressive white castle building in Dallund from the 16th century - and walk around the beautiful lake in front of the castle!

See the impressive white castle building at Dallund, which dates back to the 16th century - and take a walk around the beautiful lake in front of the castle.