Broholm, Gudme, and Lundeborg

Bike tour featuring cultural and historical highlights

Gudme, Broholm, and Lundeborg

In the footsteps of the Sehested family in the area around Gudme, Broholm, and Lundeborg

The History of Broholm Castle

The tour begins with coffee and cake and a guided tour of the charming castle, which was first mentioned in the 14th century. In 1641, Otto Skeel took over the dilapidated estate and laid the foundation for the Broholm we know today. The current main wing dates from his time, and today the castle is run by the 13th generation of the Sehested family.

Guided tour of the castle with a history of the Skeel and Sehested families

Coffee and cake in the old parlors

Visit to the museum featuring N.F.B. Sehested’s collection of ancient artifacts

Stories about Hans Christian Andersen's stay at Broholm

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Broholm Castle
Broholm Castle, Archaeological Collection

The Sehested Family—The Famous and the Infamous

Broholm is still owned by the Sehested family, which has left a significant mark on Danish history over the centuries. Elisabeth Skeel’s marriage to Niels Sehested changed the family name to Sehested, and guests are treated to stories about the most famous and notorious members of the family.

We'll visit the castle's impressive Stone Age collection

Frits Sehested (N.F.B. Sehested) left the mark on the estate and its buildings that we can admire today. In addition to founding Lundeborg Harbor and the town, and being an enterprising landowner, he was also a passionate collector of antiquities. We’ll visit the museum behind the castle, which houses an impressive collection from the Stone Age.

Edel Marie Kjær and Hans Christian Andersen

The story also features strong female characters such as Edel Marie Kjærs, who ran the estate, raised her son alone, and hosted H.C. Andersen, who visited Edel at Broholm five times. H.C. Andersen used Edel as inspiration for a character in his novel “Two Baronesses.”

Lundeborg—the new town, a harbor, and a warehouse

After coffee, we’ll continue on to Lundeborg. Here, Frits Sehested built a harbor and a warehouse following the introduction of The Freedom of Trade Act from 1957. It became the foundation for an entire town—actually built for pro-Danish residents who had ended up on the German side after the loss of South Jutland in 1964, in which Frits participated.

Olivia Sørensen and Lundeborg Church

The community of Lundeborg has since grown and is now a small town whose residents are incredibly devoted to their town. We’ll also visit the church and hear the story of the teacher Olivia Sørensen, who in 1887 took the initiative to have the town’s church built.

Gudme Church – featuring the "wooden shoe painter"

Next, we head to Gudme Church, where several members of the Sehested family are buried. The church houses unique frescoes from the 1400s, carefully restored after a fire, and is known for the so-called “clog painter,” whose signature—a small clog—can be seen in several places throughout the church. Of course, we’ll also stop by “Gudme Prince’s Hall,” whose outline can be seen right next to another famous hall—namely, the one where GOG was born.

That's what our guests say

I’ve lived in Svendborg for more than 30 years, and even though I thought I knew the town, this tour has taught me that places in town I’ve visited many times hold surprisingly fascinating stories. It was my first—but certainly not my last—time joining one of your city walks.

Emma Gad

I’ve lived in Svendborg for more than 30 years, and even though I thought I knew the town, this tour has taught me that places in town I’ve visited many times hold surprisingly fascinating stories. It was my first—but certainly not my last—time joining one of your city walks.

Michael Laudrup

I’ve lived in Svendborg for more than 30 years, and even though I thought I knew the town, this tour has taught me that places in town I’ve visited many times hold surprisingly fascinating stories. It was my first—but certainly not my last—time joining one of your city walks.

Poul Nyrup

I’ve lived in Svendborg for more than 30 years, and even though I thought I knew the town, this tour has taught me that places in town I’ve visited many times hold surprisingly fascinating stories. It was my first—but certainly not my last—time joining one of your city walks.

B.S. Christiansen

I’ve lived in Svendborg for more than 30 years, and even though I thought I knew the town, this tour has taught me that places in town I’ve visited many times hold surprisingly fascinating stories. It was my first—but certainly not my last—time joining one of your city walks.

Karen Blixen

I’ve lived in Svendborg for more than 30 years, and even though I thought I knew the town, this tour has taught me that places in town I’ve visited many times hold surprisingly fascinating stories. It was my first—but certainly not my last—time joining one of your city walks.

Anton Berg

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Practical information

  • The trip is a bike ride at a moderate pace
  • Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
  • Dressing for the weather
  • Coffee and cake at Broholm Castle are included in the price
  • Bicycles and helmets are available for rent at Svendborg Bike Rental
  • If you'd like to travel by private car or bus, please email or call us
  • Location: Frederiksø 1, 5700 Svendborg
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5700 Svendborg
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Allan Mariager
Tel. 6120 8110
allan@tourguidefyn.dk

Karen Elberg
Tel. 6160 1103
karen@tourguidefyn.dk