Avernakø Postal Codes: 5602 | Faaborg-Midtfyn, Syddanmark

Key Facts

Avernakø is a small island municipality located in the Faaborg-Midtfyn municipality of the Syddanmark region in Denmark. Situated in the South Funen Archipelago, Avernakø lies approximately 5 kilometers south of the larger island of Funen, accessible by ferry from the town of Faaborg. The island covers an area of just 6 square kilometers and has a population of around 100 residents, making it one of Denmark's smallest inhabited islands. Avernakø is actually composed of two islands connected by a narrow isthmus - the larger northern island and the smaller southern island, which together create a distinctive hourglass shape. The municipality contains no further administrative subdivisions due to its small size, with the entire island functioning as a single administrative unit. Characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and coastal landscapes, Avernakø maintains a traditional Danish island community with fishing and agriculture as important economic activities. Visitors can access postal code information for properties and addresses throughout this picturesque island municipality.