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Årslev

South Denmark, Denmark · Europe

About Årslev

Årslev is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Højby, 14km from Egeskov Castle.

Årslev is a town located in South Denmark, Denmark. With a population of 4,193, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Årslev sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Årslev to your route.

About Årslev

Årslev is a town in central Denmark on the island of Funen. It was located in Årslev Municipality, until 1 January 2007 when it became part of Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality. The town has a population of 4,427 (1 January 2026). There is a train station (operated by DSB) and bus connections (operated by Fynbus) to Odense

Read more and Svendborg. It has two schools, which are called Sdr. Nærå Fri- og Efterskole and Broskolen Afd. Bøgehøj

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Årslev offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Årslev located?

Årslev is located in South Denmark, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.3035 latitude, 10.4643 longitude.

What is the population of Årslev?

Årslev has a population of approximately 4,193 people, making it a town in Denmark.

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Quick Information

Population
4,193
Continent
Europe
Country
Denmark
Region
South Denmark
Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Coordinates
55.3035, 10.4643

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Denmark

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
114
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Årslev

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Egeskov Castle

Europe's best-preserved moated Renaissance castle on Funen, rising straight from its lake amid playful gardens.

14 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Great Belt Bridge

A soaring suspension span and tunnel linking Zealand and Funen across the Great Belt strait.

36 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Ærøskøbing

Perfectly preserved 17th–18th-century merchant town on the island of Ærø, all cobbles, hollyhocks and crooked pastel houses: a Europa Nostra prize-winner reached by car ferry from Svendborg or Fynshav.

46 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Old Little Belt Bridge

The elegant 1935 steel truss bridge linking Jutland and Funen at Middelfart. Now a quiet scenic crossing beside its motorway successor, with bridge-walking tours on its upper girders.

53 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

New Little Belt Bridge

Suspension bridge carrying the E20 motorway between Jutland and Funen, opened in 1970 alongside the older 1935 crossing.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Årslev

  • 36 kmGreat Belt BridgeA soaring suspension span and tunnel linking Zealand and Funen across the Great Belt strait.
  • 53 kmOld Little Belt BridgeThe elegant 1935 steel truss bridge linking Jutland and Funen at Middelfart. Now a quiet scenic crossing beside its motorway successor, with bridge-walking tours on its upper girders.
  • 54 kmNew Little Belt BridgeSuspension bridge carrying the E20 motorway between Jutland and Funen, opened in 1970 alongside the older 1935 crossing.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Årslev.

Højby

🇩🇰 Denmark

4 km away

Over Holluf

🇩🇰 Denmark

6 km awayPop. 1,548

Neder Holluf

🇩🇰 Denmark

7 km awayPop. 5,612

Ringe

🇩🇰 Denmark

7 km awayPop. 6,474

Ryslinge

🇩🇰 Denmark

8 km awayPop. 1,768

Langeskov

🇩🇰 Denmark

10 km awayPop. 4,222

Bellinge

🇩🇰 Denmark

10 km awayPop. 5,483

Odense

🇩🇰 Denmark

11 km awayPop. 180,863

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