Discover 5 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Langeland (Denmark). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Hulbjerg Passage Grave, Tranekær, and Skovsgaard. Also, be sure to include Tranekær Slot in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Langeland (Syddanmark).
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Hulbjerg Passage Grave
The Hulbjerg Passage Grave is a passage grave located at the southern end of the Danish island Langeland, situated on a 15-meter hill south of the ferry harbour Bagenkop. Dating back to 3300–3200 BCE, it is part of the Neolithic Funnelbeaker culture, in short TRB or TBK. The grave consists of a chamber and a separate lateral passageway. This form of grave is predominantly found in Germany and Scandinavia, and to a lesser extent in France and the Netherlands.[1]
Tranekær
Until January 1, 2007 Tranekær Municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County, on the northern parts of the island of Langeland. It also included the island of Siø. The municipality covered an area of 107.45 km2, and had a total population of 3,439. Its last mayor was Jørgen Nielsen, a member of the Venstres political party.
Tranekær Municipality bordered Rudkøbing Municipality to the south and east, and connected to Svendborg Municipality from Siø through the Siøsund Bridge.
The municipality ceased to exist as the result of Kommunalreformen 2007 (the Municipality Reform of 2007). It was merged with the Sydlangeland and Rudkøbing municipalities to form the new Langeland municipality. The new municipality belongs to the Region of Southern Denmark.[2]
Skovsgaard
History museum, Museum
Address: Kågårdsvej 8, 5900 Rudkøbing
Tranekær Slot
Tranekær Castle is located in the northern part of Tranekær on Langeland.
Address: Slotsgade 84, 5953 Tranekaer
Kong Humbles Grav
King Humble's Tomb is a Danish long-dyssis located in a field north of the small town of Humble on Langeland. The long dyke is 55 metres long and 9 metres wide, making it unquestionably the largest on the island. It consists of about 74-77 rimstones, all standing in a close and unbroken row, and in the north-northeastern part there is a large burial chamber. At the bottom of the burial chamber, archaeologists found human bone remains, believed to have been in the tomb for 4,000 years. Bone remains of a cow were also found.
King Humble himself was probably both a historical figure and a legendary figure. He is mentioned by Saxo Grammaticus in the 13th century. Saxo writes positively about King Humble, whereas in King Erik's Chronicle from the 15th century he is mentioned less positively. There may have been two different kings, since a King Humble lived between 300 and 400 AD in the Danish area.