Ærøskøbing

Ærøskøbing (Danish pronunciation: [ˈeːˌʁøˀsˌkʰøˀpe̝ŋ]) is a town on the island of Ærø, Denmark. The suffix -købing means a trade town in the languages that derive from Old Norse.

Ærøskøbing's houses and streets are delicately restored to retain the character of the olden days. Most of them are one story tall, and the oldest ones date back to 1645.

In the old part of the town are many fine examples of the work of skilled bricklayers, carpenters, and blacksmiths. Behind the idyllic façade of the town is a vibrant and active town that has solved successive generations' housing needs for centuries.

Ærøskøbing was awarded the Europa Nostra prize in 2002. The prize is awarded by the EU as a special appreciation of looking after cultural heritage.