The Danish South Sea is rich in small islands, but there are a few that have a very special place in the hearts of many skippers. One of these is the island of Lyø, just south of Faaborg. From mid-July at the latest, there is a regular run on the small island harbour with just 88 berths. By late morning, all the berths are often occupied.
But what is it that attracts sailors so magically? The small but perfectly sheltered harbour with its bathing beach and beautiful barbecue area is certainly one of them, as is the huge anchorage bay to the west. A perfect natural harbour protected by an elongated spit of land, which is excellent in westerly winds. But what many people love is the overall package: Lyø is a mixture of beautiful old half-timbered farmhouses and the kind of classic island idyll a sailor would wish for. In the centre is a small, picturesque village with a quaint shop by the lake, a great restaurant, a picturesque church and friendly islanders who give sailors a warm welcome. The fact that you can experience the island on a beautiful bike tour and that the barbecue evenings at the harbour are never boring is certainly not unimportant either.
But if you sail here, you can find out much more about the island, which has so much to offer. For example, a young sailing couple who, in addition to the restaurant, have also organised a cool island regatta. The historical yacht treasures that you can marvel at there. The shopkeepers' association, of which many Germans are also members. Or the pretty Lyø dinghy, which is traditionally planked by an emigrant German boat builder. We visited the inhabitants for an island portrait and tell you what life is like on such a small island, what hardships and joys there are and how sailors can really experience all facets of the island.
Read the article about the Danish island in YACHT, issue 13/2022. DK-Shop or download the island portrait directly via the link below.
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Andreas Fritsch
Editor Travel
