Unbelievable but true: probably the most expensive train station in Germany. Buy your beverages…read moreat the KKiosk at the nearby bus terminal instead.

My very first train station so I didn't know exactly what to expect. The Information desk employees…read morewere slightly rude but they did direct us to which train we needed. The ticket office employees were much nicer and quite a bit more helpful. Every door in the station is open so it's quite a bit chilly and you have to pay 1€ to use the restroom. There are quite a few cafés to choose from if you need to wait.

I'm pretty easy going when it comes to my demands of a train station: indoor space to stay…read morewarm/dry, functioning ticket machines, clear signage, ease of getting around, and preferably covered platforms. Husum's main train station covers all of those quite nicely. As an added bonus, it also has an attached cafe with outdoor seating, a bike repair shop (with what looked like self-service options) and a small store covering all of your basic needs. It's centrally located but still offset enough from the main highways to be peaceful and quiet. On an April Saturday at noon, foot traffic was light enough to make navigation with a bike trivial. While it's certainly not the most architecturally impressive building, it does have an old charm to it that you don't always see at every station. Bahnhof Husum, you're solid in my book.

The island of Ærø can only be reached via ferry service, offered by Ærøfærgerne. There are three…read morelines, this one running to the Ærø town of Ærøskøbing, and two others connecting to the town of Søby. The Ærøfærgerne to Ærøskøbing departs from Svendborg harbor (within a 10 minute walk from the train station or bus depot), almost every hour from very early morning to evening, with times varying based on season. The boats seem to be fairly timely, and take about 45 minutes to reach Ærøskøbing, dropping off very close to the commercial town center. These ferries carry vehicular traffic on a lower level, with marked lanes to line up for entry through the aft, when the ferry docks. Pedestrians can proceed directly to a loading ramp on the side, taking either stairs or a lift to the midlevel indoor deck. Most seats are in the fore and aft, some on the sides; lots are with fixed tables, others are comfortable fixed seats akin to those on trains or airplanes (or similar ferries). A prepared meal and snack area is located centrally, near restrooms. The sundeck is another flight of stairs up and a great way to see the view while outdoors. This deck is filled with fixed wooden short benches and tables. It's quite a nice place to enjoy the ride but can be very windy, at least until closer to Ærø. Tickets for the ferry can be purchased ahead of time, including from their app. It's probably better for vehicles to do it but for pedestrians, a ticket agent comes around during the ride so a purchase can be made then. Anyone who wants to visit Ærø is going to have to take one of their ferries, but it's a perfectly fine experience and reliable.