Langeland’s Spectacular Landscapes

Langeland is synonymous with beautiful and varied coastal stretches as well as unique landscapes characterised by hatshaped hills to the south and lovely beech forests to the north.

HAT-SHAPED HILLS – A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE ON LANGELAND

When traveling around Langeland, you can’t help but notice the long, straight lines of rounded hills adorning the surroundings. This is the only place in Denmark where this type of landscape is so clearly visible. Geologically, the hat-shaped hills are known as dislocated kames, and all of them – over a thousand – were produced by a glacier that chose Langeland as its end point. The hills have been used for a lot of different purposes, serving as icehouses, as foundations for buildings –the best known of which is Tranekær Castle (page 64) – and as beacon hills from where locals warned nearby villages of possible dangers. Try climbing the hill known as Fakkebjerg on Southern Langeland – all of 37 metres – and enjoy the splendid 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape. From the top, you can see Keldsnor Lighthouse, the town of Bagenkop, and the wild horses at Gulstav.

One Of The Most Diverse Bird Areas In Denmark

Langeland has a lot of ‘nor’ – previously low-lying land, which has been partially flooded, thus creating a type of lagoon wetland. These areas attract a huge number of bird species, and in fact, Tryggelev Nor is considered one of the most diverse bird areas in Denmark. There is a floating hideout, from which you may quietly observe the birds up close.

In The Calmness Of The Forest

Located at the northern tip of Langeland, the majestic Vestre Stigtehave is among the most beautiful beech forests in Denmark and the closest you get to a primeval forest on Langeland. Try going for a walk in the woods up and down the wide forest roads sheltered by the canopy, taking in the gorgeous views of the Great Belt Strait and the coast of Fyn between the crooked trunks. And this is just one of the many forests worth a visit on Langeland.

The story goes that Adam Oehlenschläger was inspired to write the Danish national anthem ‘Der er et yndigt land’ (‘There is a lovely country’) at Stengade Strand on Langeland – it makes perfect sense that he would be inspired to such a sentiment here where you really can enjoy the reflection of the beech trees in the blue sea. Find more information about nature on Langeland and hiking suggestions at govisitlangeland.com