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Helnæs
is an island on the southwestern coast of
Funen
,
Denmark
, southwest of
Haarby
and northwest of
Faaborg
. It belongs administratively to
Assens Municipality
and is connected to the town of
Assens
by road to the north.
Geography
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Between Helnæs and the main island of Funen is
Helnæs Bay
, which contains the sprawling islands of
Illumø
,
Horsehoved
and
Vigø
to the southeast.
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The principal settlement of Helnæs lies on the southeast coast, and contains the camping site Helnæs Camping to the north of it, although the historical village of Helnæs By is further to the north, inland. The highest point of the island is Galgebakke, at 29 feet (8.8 m).
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Landmarks
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There is a runestone on the island, known as the
Helnæs Runestone
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. The 28 metres (92 ft) high
Helnæs Lighthouse
was completed in 1901.
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