The Småland Channel

The islands in the Småland Channel are so small they were miniature, independent communities in Viking times. The causeway between Skalø and Fejø, with Dragsbjerg rise situated opposite, is reminiscent of a Viking Age causeway, where ships were drawn or pulled over the sand bar. Finds such as fired bricks and an iron axe have been made on the beaches or close to them. Fejø can boast several unique silver hoards: a coin hoard of probably 700-800 coins was found in 1673, but unfortunately has since been lost. Among the coins were those of German King Conrad 2 (1027-39) and the Danish King Knut (1016-35). An exclusive silver drinks service was also found during work in a field on Fejø in 1872. It consists of a serving cup with smaller drinking cups inside. The so-called "Fejøbæger" – Fejø Beaker – is of gilt edged engraved silver, a wedge cut pattern and niello inlay. As recently as 2015, a new and spectacular detector find of silver cups was made on Fejø. All these treasures can be seen at the National Museum.