The Great Belt
Artists love it too, and many have followed the lead of the prominent Fyn painters such as Johannes Larsen and Fritz Syberg who were inspired by the atmosphere and the colours. The coast of the Great Belt is gentle rather than dramatic, but there are imposing places where the sea eats in to the land. Fynshoved, jutting out to the north-east, is equally impressive in calm weather or howling storms. Kerteminde and Nyborg are two charming market towns imbued with the history of man's links with the sea. For centuries the livelihood here was fishing, but now mariners create a forest of sails as they explore the belts, bays and fjords. The ferries have stopped, replaced by one of the biggest and most attractive bridges in the world, connecting Fyn to Zealand. The old buildings in town and country bear witness to the changing history. There is a Viking ship in Ladby, and Nyborg Castle, the oldest royal castle in the Nordic countries and once the seat of Danish power. There are manor houses, farms and merchants' houses. The narrow winding lanes, tinged with a sense of the olden days and fairy-tales are delightful, and offer excellent opportunities for relaxed shopping. The museums offer insights into art and culture. The Fjord & Belt Center brings you close up to the sea and all the intriguing and wonderful things that live in it. And there is no shortage of hospitality. As well as campsites, youth hostels, hotels and a wide selection of holiday homes, some of the best restaurants in Denmark are to be found here. |
