Rynkeby: Frescoes, Village History and Viking Traces

Rynkeby is a destination for travellers who want to combine their stay with culture and history. The village has preserved its overarching settlement structure around Rynkebyvej and the village pond since a time when Rynkeby had already been established towards the end of the Germanic Iron Age. In addition, there are the art-historical features of Rynkeby Church, indications of its Viking past and changing art exhibitions at Galleri Milo. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore choose Rynkeby as a base for a trip in which not only the accommodation but also the character of the village plays an important role.

A Village with a Long History

The preserved settlement structure around Rynkebyvej and the village pond makes the history of the village a visible part of its layout. Rynkeby was established as early as towards the end of the Germanic Iron Age. Since that time, the village's overarching structure has been preserved. For you, this means a special way of accessing the village's history: the past is not limited to individual dates but is also reflected in the form in which the village developed.

The Viking past is also part of this historical picture. Several indications of this period have been found in Rynkeby. Finds attributed to the Vikings include ten scales and dress buckles. Anyone interested in archaeology, early settlements or everyday history will find concrete details here that can anchor their interest in the past. With children, such finds can also provide a good opportunity to talk about earlier ways of life, clothing and craft objects, without reducing the stay to simply viewing dates.

Rynkeby Church and Its Special Art

Rynkeby Church is the cultural focal point of the village. Its choir and nave were built in the 13th century. The north chapel was built in 1560 as a burial chapel for the Hardenberg family of Skovsbo. In addition, the chapel of Rynkeby Church features unique Renaissance furnishings with frescoes.

Particularly noteworthy are the frescoes depicting a complete orchestra of 32 angels. Each angel plays an instrument. This depiction is considered unique and is of great music-historical significance. For your visit, this provides a very tangible opportunity for discovery: you can consciously focus on the individual instruments and the unusual combination of church interior, visual art and music history. Families with children of different ages can each look for and compare their own details, while adults interested in cultural history can examine the various structural elements and the Renaissance furnishings more closely.

Art at Galleri Milo

Rynkeby is also home to an art gallery, Galleri Milo. It presents changing exhibitions by artists from all over Denmark. This creates a different approach to art than the church's historic furnishings: here, the focus is not on a single preserved ensemble but on a changing exhibition programme featuring works by various artists. If you enjoy combining historical impressions with contemporary gallery art on your trip, you can take both themes into account when planning your days.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Rynkeby, it is worth first deciding on the focus of your trip. The long settlement history, church art and Viking traces are well suited to a trip in which you take time for culture and discovery. Galleri Milo complements this focus with changing exhibitions. Accommodation in Rynkeby can therefore be a suitable search direction if you want to get to know the village itself and do not want to plan your days exclusively around major attractions. When selecting a specific holiday apartment, then check the information important for your trip regarding location, amenities and availability.

Compare Other Places

If you would like to consider additional destinations for your travel plans alongside Rynkeby, you can also visit Refsvindinge, Langå, Bovense, Nyborg, Slude, Frørup, Ullerslev and Ørbæk Parish.

For the overarching travel overview: Nyborg Municipality.