Nyborg

Although the winds were still strong and a thunderstorm had just passed through Svendborg we set off in the hope of a good downwind sail (for the most part), heading up between Fyn island's east coast & Langeland Island in the 'Great Belt'. About 20nm later, following the all too familiar heavy squall, surfing waves and at times some strong gusts, we arrived in Nyborg in sunshine and strong winds with some tricky conditions for mooring up. As we entered the harbour it looked liked our best option was to raft up on a largish boat just as the Swedish owner popped up to help direct us to a new empty pontoon on the other side and very helpfully came over to assist😏.
It was about 5.30pm and we both were ready for an explore ashore. We discovered the town had just begun a historical medieval festival for the weekend 'Danehof 2024'.
Danes in period dress parading around. 'Knights' on horse back giving a display in the stunning setting around the Nyborg castle and city Hall & Stolmollen (castle Mill) . We felt like we'd just been transported back in time although Ron's lavender crocs were one step too far to be able to blend in!

The city was founded in the 1200s, built up geographically, historically and culturally around Nyborg Castle. In the middle ages, Nyborg was the site of the Danehof (Danish Parliament) and therefore to help remember this important period in Danish history they celebrate with the Danehof festival.

Although the new harbour pontoon is set in amongst the built up apartments that must have once been the old docks it is smart and well done. A short walk leads you into the beautiful old town. There are some lovely cycling routes but maybe best saved for another day.
In spite of very long downpours at the beginning and end of the day we enjoyed the last few hours of today's Danehof experience.Læs mere