You can become part of Danish history when you stay overnight in Ærøskøbing's oldest house, the listed Kjøbinghus from 1645. With Denmark's oldest iron-bound door in a market town house and a wealth of historical details, you step into a time capsule where past and present meet in the most beautiful way.
The low ceilings, wood paneling, and open fireplace create a very special atmosphere in the house's various rooms. From the blue shop, which now serves as a bedroom, to the living room with its old wood-burning stove from 1831, and on to the summer room with its beautiful light, each room tells its own story.
The charming courtyard with its uneven cobblestone pavement invites you to relax in the sun. The garden stretches far and wide and is surrounded by lilac bushes and old fruit trees, where the historic pear tree in particular has its own place in the house's story.
From the front door, you are only 100 meters from the town square with the old merchant's house and the town's whisky distillery. Explore the cobbled streets, visit Denmark's smallest cinema, or follow the Øhavsstien trail 200 meters from the back garden. Vester Strand with its iconic bathing huts is also within easy reach.
Descriptions and highlights have been auto-translated from Danish
Wifi
Barbecue (gas/charcoal)
Campfire site
Close to hiking paths
Enclosed garden
Garden recliners
Enclosed garden
Garden recliners
Hammock
Parasol
Garden furniture
SUP boards
Terrace
Board games
Books
Electricity
Running water
Woodburning stove
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Exhaust hood
Freezer
Oven
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Smoke detector
Highlights from Dorte og Peter
Host since June 2025
Stay overnight in the old shop in Ærøskøbing's oldest house, dating from 1645, with many original details
Enjoy breakfast in the charming courtyard with views of the church tower and grazing sheep
Explore the cobbled streets of Ærøskøbing and Denmark's smallest cinema
We are Dorte and Peter, and we come from Årslev on Midtfyn.
We are the happy and proud owners of Ærøskøbing's oldest house, dating from 1645, which appears authentic, beautiful, and unique, like a museum.
We enjoy showing off our house and telling its story. It is particularly interesting to show the house to professionals with a special interest in history, architecture, culture, and preservation.
It is wonderful to hear people's happy exclamations and comments as they walk past the house. It is also a pleasure to listen to the stories told by the night watchmen and other tourist guides when they gather in large or small groups in front of Kjøbinghus every day as part of their city tour.
We both work in Ærøskøbing—Dorte as a nurse at Denmark's smallest hospital and Peter as operations manager at Ærøskøbing & Rise Fjernvarme.
We are sailors and enjoy living by some of the world's best sailing waters—the South Funen Archipelago. We enjoy island life and are involved in community activities.
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www.kjobinghus.com | @kjobinghus
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My experience of the summer house exceeded all expectations. The hosts were lovely and welcoming, and gave us a wonderful welcome to the house.
The house is absolutely fantastic and lives up to expectations 100 percent and more.
We felt like we had landed in the middle of history, and you could tell that every detail and every corner had been lovingly cared for.
We are super happy with our choice of accommodation and would recommend it to others at any time.
Ærø is also super lovely, and we got to try different Ærø beers, visit the grocery store, go for walks in nature, and enjoy the atmosphere on the island.
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EV charging is not allowed
Arrival from 15:00
Departure by 11:00
Linen and towelsIncluded
Tea towels and dishclothsIncluded
Rules of the home
Parties are not allowed
Smoking is not allowed
Pets are not allowed
Not suitable for babies (below 3 years)
Not suitable for children (ages 3-12)
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