Churches on Ærø
Ærø has seven churches, each with its own characteristics. The
maritime strain is evident in several of the churches. Rise Church
is Ærø's oldest church with a history dating back to the 12th
century. The old frescos have been uncovered in some of the
churches, and here you are suddenly face to face with church art
and religious apprehension of bygone ages. A distinctive feature of
the churches in Rise, Tranderup and Bregninge is the circular
churchyards.
Tranderup Kirke
Churches - Opening Hours :
Marstal Church:
1 April - 1 October from toll of morning bell to toll of evening
bell Evening song at 7.30 pm Tuesdays in the school summer
holidays
Ommel Church:
Please contact vicar or sexton.
Rise Church:
8 am - 4 pm - all year.
Ærøskøbing Church:
8 am - 5 pm - all year.
Tranderup Church:
8 am - 4 pm - all year.
Bregninge Church:
8 am - 4 pm - all year.
Guided tour are offered by the church host every day of the school
summer holidays between noon and 4 pm.
Søby Church:
8 am - 4 pm - all year.
Sankt Albert's
Church
At Vejsnæs Nakke traces are seen of
Sankt Albert's Church. The measurement of the restored site is
approx. 60 x 30m and it consists of a grave up to three metres deep
and powerful ramparts for defence purposes. The dating of the site
is presumed to be viking age around the year 1000. In the 14th
century the site was transformed, as a significant church was built
on the spot. Around the church some 50 graves have been uncovered,
many of which are children's graves. Other findings include a large
number of coins which are dated to the time when the church was in
use from around the mid 1300s up to the Reformation in 1536. After
this, the church was closed down and eventually destroyed. A book
is available from Ærø Museum.