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Marstal

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About Marstal

Marstal is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ærøskøbing, 36km from Egeskov Castle.

Marstal is a town located in South Denmark, Denmark. With a population of 2,120, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Marstal 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 Marstal to your route.

About Marstal

Marstal (Danish pronunciation: [ˈmɑːstæl]) is a town in southern Denmark, located in Ærø Municipality on the island of Ærø. Marstal has a population of 1,989 (1 January 2026) and is the largest town on Ærø. It was the municipal seat of the now abolished Marstal Municipality. Marstal has a long maritime history. For

Read more centuries Marstal vessels have sailed the seven seas, and even today the town is the home port for a considerable number of coasters. Shipping is still the nerve of the town with its dockyards, its shipping companies and its maritime school which for more than a century has trained navigators for the Danish merchant fleet. Marstal is the economic center of Ærø and the main industries are tourism, small industry and service. The town has an international reputation for shipbuilding.

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Where is Marstal located?

Marstal is located in South Denmark, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 54.8562 latitude, 10.5173 longitude.

What is the population of Marstal?

Marstal has a population of approximately 2,120 people, making it a town in Denmark.

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Quick Information

Population
2,120
Continent
Europe
Country
Denmark
Region
South Denmark
Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Coordinates
54.8562, 10.5173

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 Marstal

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Egeskov Castle

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

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Marstal

  • 63 kmGreat Belt BridgeA soaring suspension span and tunnel linking Zealand and Funen across the Great Belt strait.
  • 64 kmFehmarn Sound BridgeThe elegant 963 m 'coat hanger' arch bridge of 1963 carrying road and rail across the Fehmarn Sound to Germany's Baltic island of Fehmarn, a protected landmark on the Vogelfluglinie route.

Nearby Destinations

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Ærøskøbing

🇩🇰 Denmark

8 km away

Rudkøbing

🇩🇰 Denmark

15 km away

Troense

🇩🇰 Denmark

21 km awayPop. 1,240

Vindeby

🇩🇰 Denmark

22 km awayPop. 2,339

Thurø By

🇩🇰 Denmark

23 km away

Svendborg

🇩🇰 Denmark

23 km awayPop. 27,300

Vester-Skerninge

🇩🇰 Denmark

24 km awayPop. 1,315

Tranekær

🇩🇰 Denmark

26 km away

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