Skamby – Church, Runestone and Troldefest

Discover Skamby through its historic architecture, early heritage and recurring festivals. If you are looking for a hotel, these different themes can help you decide whether the town matches your travel interests: from Romanesque and Gothic architecture to events in summer and September.

Church and historic architecture

Skamby Church is one of the oldest churches on Funen and combines Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Inside are Gothic pointed arches, a Romanesque baptismal font and an altarpiece by Claus Berg. Different stylistic elements sit alongside a specific named work of art. Those interested in architecture can start by comparing the Romanesque baptismal font with the Gothic arches; the altarpiece adds the work of a named artist to this perspective.

Runestone, burial mound and landscape

The Glavendrup Runestone bears Denmark’s longest runic inscription. It is part of a ship setting that was originally 60 metres long and 12 metres wide. The stone can therefore be viewed both through its inscription and in the wider archaeological context to which it belongs.

Thorshøj is a large burial mound that is believed to date from the Bronze Age. It offers wide-ranging views across North Funen. Its possible dating and the view provide two different points of interest: the burial mound represents early history, while the view brings the landscape of North Funen into focus.

Glavendruplunden is also home to Natureventyr, where you can follow the Viking boy Harald through the grove. Here, a story guides you through the grove, offering a different way to connect with the past than through an inscription, a church or a burial mound.

Festivals and seasonal events

The annual town festival Troldefesten has borne the name of the legend about the troll who challenged the church since 1967. Troldefesten takes place every summer in Skamby. The festival includes a soapbox race, football matches, a cycle race, market stalls and a party in a tent; individual programme items may vary. As the exact dates can change, it is a good idea to check them before your trip.

The Nordfyns Viking Market takes place in Glavendruplunden on the first weekend of September. It features crafts, Viking food and mead; individual vendors may vary. Check the specific dates and event details before your trip. This makes it possible to distinguish the market’s schedule from Troldefesten’s summer events.

Interests for day trips and getting around

Thorslundgård is located near Skamby. It has an exhibition featuring living rooms from various historical periods and porcelain. Thorslundgård’s farm shop sells its own honey, fresh eggs and seasonal produce. The place thus combines an exhibition theme with a farm shop offering; the seasonal availability of produce is inherent to this kind of range.

Local connections may also be important for your planning: local bus routes run through Skamby; check current departures separately. A cycle path connects Skamby with Søndersø. For getting around by bike, this provides a specific destination connected to Skamby, while bus information is mainly useful for planning individual departures.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Skåstrup, Hasmark, Veflinge, Søndersø, Morud, Gyngstrup, Askeby, Jørgensø

For the main travel overview: North Funen.