Project: The Archipelago Trail Map
Project description: A The Archipelago Trail book for nature lovers
Short description
Geopark the South Fyn Archipelago has published The Archipelago Map (Øhavskortet) over Det Sydfynske Øhav (The South Funen Archipelago) with a number of suggestions regarding outdoor adventures and references to nice outdoor experiences. In the map there are also suggestions to good places to visit with kids etc. The map is handed out for free from the local travel agencies, museums and libraries.
The Archipelago Map is updated and published every year.
Background and Purpose
The Archipelago Map is made to inform about the possibilities that the Archipelago provides of activities for big and small outdoorsy people. And, most importantly, the map promotes the protection of usage, so that it secures information to show the necessary consideration regarding vulnerable nature and ensure the unique flora and fauna.
Possibilities and Advantages
With the Archipelago Map in hand, the user gets inspiration to seek out experiences in sea kayaking, diving, horseback riding, hiking, wind- and kite surfing, angling, spearfishing, cycling and boating as well as suggestions for trips – also suitable for children – to the many sightings of Det Sydfynske Øhav.
Project Manager at Naturturisme I/S:
Nanna Heinrich
The author of the book is ranger and biologist Jesper Vagn Christensen from Forest and Nature Agency, Fyn – a whimsical and enthused storyteller who have worn out the trail and has many a cheerful story up his sleeve and hundreds of kilometres in the boots.
The author has had assistance from an active and committed drafting group of locals: Michael Martin Jensen and Per Frank from Danish Outdoor Council, Ole Bloch-Petersen from The Danish Society for Nature Conservation and Hanne Andersen from Vagabond Tours.
The book can be bought from bookstores in the entire country and travel agencies in Svendborg, Rudkøbing, Faaborg and Ærøskøbing.
Fact box
Price: 150 dkr.
The book is supported by: Skov- og Naturstyrelsens tilskud til Lokale Grønne Partnerskaber og Friluftsrådets tips- og lottomidler.
Languages: Danish, German and English
Project sum: (2010) 500.000 dkr.
(2016) 200.000 dkr.
The project is supported by:
- Friluftsrådet