Whale watching from Middelfart with AVENTURA

Experience an unforgettable experience with the Galeas AVENTURA, which sails through the scenic Lillebælt near Middelfart.

Join us on an exciting whale watching and discover the fantastic wildlife in the area. With its location in Nature Park Lillebælt, AVENTURA offers a unique opportunity to get close to nature and its wonders. Whether you are hunting for whales or just want to enjoy the beautiful scenery, a sailing trip with AVENTURA will be a memorable experience for the whole family. Book your trip today and have an unforgettable day at sea!

For individuals:
A wonderful day on the water with the family: Invite family and friends on a sailing trip with AVENTURA on the Little Belt. A day that will create memories for both them and you. Birthdays, confirmations, weddings and other special occasions take on an extra dimension at sea.

Company events or team building:
Gather the staff for a sailing trip on the Little Belt with natural splendor all around. You set the course - both for AVENTURA and today's activities. Cozy or active displays, it's up to you.

About AVENTURA: With over 100 years on the water, AVENTURA is part of Danish cultural heritage. The ship was declared worthy of preservation in 1993 and is continuously maintained to preserve its historical value. After a career as an eel vessel, it was converted to charter sailing on the Little Belt in the 1970s.

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Facts about the guinea pig
Length: approx. 180 cm.
Weight: 60 - 70 kg.
Service life: min. 25 years
Protected in Denmark since 1967.
Last guinea pig catch in Middelfart: late 1800th century (was resumed during World War II due to lack of lamp oil)

As the porpoises live close together, especially in the northern part of the Lillebælt near Middelfart, it is especially easy to spot the small whales in the summer months. Join us on one of our whale watching trips on the Little Belt, and experience the porpoises frolicking in their natural element. We can often be lucky to see them hunting fish, e.g. herring, and they can hunt both alone and in groups. As a flock, they can push the fish to search for the surface and then hold a so-called "eating party". Often you will also see the seagulls mixing in the "party".
Like many other whales, the guinea pig uses sounds to find food and the volume is among the strongest in the animal kingdom. The high tone makes it easy for the guinea pig to pick up echoes. They produce click sounds, each lasting one thousandth of a second, but the number of sounds and the volume are determined by the guinea pigs themselves.

Guinea pig hunting in Middelfart
In the Middle Ages, Middelfart was i.a. known for the murder of the nobleman Niels Bugge in 1358 and for Christian II's stay and voyages across the Little Belt before his fall in 2. Middelfart also became home to Denmark's only example of professional whaling, the guinea pig hunt, which was conducted from the 1523th century. to the abolition of the famous guinea pig hunting guild in 1500.

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