Helnæs

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Map of Helnæs

Helnæs is an island on the southwestern coast of Funen, Denmark, southwest of Haarby and northwest of Faaborg. It belongs administratively to Assens Municipality and is connected to the town of Assens by road to the north.

Geography[]

Between Helnæs and the main island of Funen is , which contains the sprawling islands of Illumø, and to the southeast.[1] The principal settlement of Helnæs lies on the southeast coast, and contains the camping site Helnæs Camping to the north of it, although the historical village of Helnæs By is further to the north, inland. The highest point of the island is Galgebakke, at 29 feet (8.8 m).[2]

Landmarks[]

There is a runestone on the island, known as the [citation needed]. The 28 metres (92 ft) high was completed in 1901.[2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ Google (8 July 2014). "Helnæs" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Seværdigheder" (in Danish). The Danish Nature Agency, Danish Ministry of the Environment. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Helnæs Fyr" (in Danish). Fyrtaarne.dk. Retrieved 8 July 2014.

Coordinates: 55°8′22″N 10°0′2″E / 55.13944°N 10.00056°E / 55.13944; 10.00056


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