Autumn

Experience the golden colours of fall in Middelfart

The forest along Lillebælt is one thing in the Summer. In October when the leaves turn from green to orange and the first leaves fall on the damp trails, it is something really special. The light is different, the soil smells damp and the trails are more calm so you are able to hear the water before you see it.

The Lillebælt trail from Strib to Gamborg is 27 km long and follows the coast, around Hindsgavl and through Staurby Forest. Remember good footwear. In exchange you will get forest, coastline and a view of the strait as a dynamic variety and you will rarely meet a lot of people on the trail in this season.

When it rains you have other options

At Aagaardens Lys in Brenderup you can make your own candles and at Kreaværk you will find workshops and creative activities. Both places give you something to work with while the weather does what it does.

Autumn in Middelfart doesn't need to be planned beforehand, you can just go and let the town show you where it takes you.

Inspiration for indoor activities

Photo: Kreaværk Middelfart

Kreaværk

Here the whole family can be creative. Paint ceramics, make DIY projects and create memories together

Photo: Aagaardens Lys

Aagaardens Lys

Design your own candle. Whether you want them to be straight, twisted or bent, the choice is yours.

Hindsgavl voldsted, det er efterår og bladene er orange. Kysten snor sig langs bæltet.

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The Lillebæt trail - 27 km

27 km of coastline at Lillebælt from Strib to Gamborg. The trail takes you through forests, along beaches and by The Old Lillebælt Bridge. Walk the whole route or parts of it.

Four museums on a rainy day

The ever changing autumn weather creates the best conditions for several visits to the museums in Middelfart.

Humlemagasinet in Harndrup has multiple museums in one. Experience the doll museum, Baroque living rooms and from October the annual Christmas exhibition. At CLAY ceramic museum you will see how clay becomes art. The museum has different exhibitions with Danish and international artists. Through historical artefacts, audio talks, art and personal stories you will get an understanding and an insight into mental illness at MIND Museum. And at Strib Automobilmuseum, a great collection of cars, many of which have been driven by celebrities from around the world, is exhibited.

På en trappe opsats står en masse forskellige keramiske figurer. Et barn rører en keramikfigur der forstiller et hvalros hoved

Photo: CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark

CLAY museum

Fra udstilling på MIND. Der er blå gardiner og lysende bolde i loftet, de er flettet sammen lysende LED-lyskæder. Forrest er en skærm med tekst om lysende brikker

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MIND museum

Photo: Humlemagasinet

Humlemagasinet

Photo: Strib automobil museum

Strib Automobilmuseum

Fresh air and nature Playgrounds

The trails wind through orange forests and along the coast, you can walk or bike on them. In Staurby Forest you will find nature Playgrounds, towers, discgolf courses and wooden pavilions that you can use freely or rent for a day. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy a fall day in the fresh air and scenic view.

Gå Lillebæltsstien i Teglgårdsskoven i Middelfart

Photo: Niels Martner

Hiking

The trail shifts character as you go. The forest opens toward the water, the slope drops sharply to the shore, and Lillebælt is just there: still or rippling, depending on the weather.

to cykler i en skov. Det er efterår og bladene er faldet af træerne. De ligger som et orange lag på jorden. Bladede på træerne er gule

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Cycling routes

Explore Middelfart on two wheels along the Lillebælt coast. The cycling routes take you through quiet roads, open water, and forest.

Staurby skov oppefra, man ser ned på sansebanen, hvor man kan gå barfodet

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Staurby Forest

Middelfart's large community forest with hiking trails, mountain bike routes, disc golf, and a nature Playground. Open around the clock, free to enter.