Day 6: Copenhagen to Æro, Sunday, June 19

Timelapse of the view from our hotel window in Copenhagen

After breakfast at the hotel (we can’t get enough gravlax), we visited the Viking Ship Museum and Roskilde Cathedral, the first brick-built gothic church and resting place of 38 kings and queens of Denmark. It was surprisingly small and had some unique painting additions that seemed to be akin to graffiti that had been added over the years, such as the curious cartoon face adorning a hole in the vaulted ceiling. 

Then we took a ferry ride to Æro. When we arrived, we were treated to a local guided tour of Old Merchant’s Court from a local character who regaled the group with the islands history of sailors, merchant marines, and recent economic rejuvenation by becoming an inclusive international wedding destination. 

Åsa and Leif put on quite the show for us in celebrating “Christmas in June,” with the hospitality of a local pub owner. 

Another traditional feast was had at a cozy cottage before we retired to our lodging, an agreeable suite in a villa replete with a living room and kitchen that we shared with Linda and Jim.

The excellent restaurant where we had our first dinner in Ærøskøbing. They served local fare in a charming atmosphere.