Langeland
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Langeland is an island in the South Funen Archipelago in southern Denmark, 50 kilometres from north to south, and home to about 12,000 people.Understand
Towns and villages
Rudkøbingthe main town with about 4000 inhabitants. Nice old town center with small streets etc.
Spodsbjergferry harbour and beach on the east coast. Connected by ferry to Lolland
Lohals
Bagenkop
Get in
Langeland is connected with bridges to Siø, Tåsinge, and Funen
The port in Rudkøbing is open to both leisure sailors and commercial traffic, and there are regular ferries to Strynø and Marstal on Ærø. Look for Havnepladsen, 5900 Rudkøbing on your GPS if it doesn't include the harbour. Many buses stops at the ferry terminal as well.
By bus
It takes around 30 minutes by bus from Svendborg to Rudkøbing with Fynbus lines 911-914 (912 stops at the ferry terminal). They leave around every 30 minutes during peak hours, and every hour in the evening.By ferry
Langelandsfærgen Spodsbjerg-TårsConnects Langeland with Lolland
StrynøfærgenConnects Langeland with the small island Strynø
The port in Rudkøbing is open to both leisure sailors and commercial traffic, and there are regular ferries to Strynø and Marstal on Ærø. Look for Havnepladsen, 5900 Rudkøbing on your GPS if it doesn't include the harbour. Many buses stops at the ferry terminal as well.
Get around
See
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phone: +45 62562700address: Vognsbjergvej 4 B, 5935 BagenkopCold war museum in 1952 naval defense fortress.
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phone: +45 6259 1012address: Slotsgade 86, TranekærThe castle have 10 guided tours in Jun-Jul, but you can also stroll the parks.
De Langelandske Kunsttårne12 tiny transformer station towers now used for art exhibitions.
HumbleSmall town midway south
BagenkopSmall harbourtown in the southend.
LohalsSmall harbourtown in the northend
TranekærSmall villageplace around beautiful castle. The park can be visited, the castle not.
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address: Lejbøllegårdvej 23Collection of books in old farmhouse decorated by Daniel Weech
Do
Eat
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phone: +45 62 53 33 03address: Slotsgade 84, Tranekær
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phone: +45 62591204address: Slotsgade 74, Tranekær
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Kædeby Caféen
phone: +45 62 57 13 30 -
phone: +45 62 56 13 04address: Østergade 15, BagenkopSteaks and seafood. Has a nice terrace.
Drink
Sleep
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phone: +45 50 33 49 44address: Slotsgade 74,TranekærA mansion turned hotel.
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phone: +45 62514531address: Skrøbelev Hedevej 4, Rudkøbing
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phone: +45 62 59 12 26address: Emmerbøllevej 24, TranekærA waterfront camping and cabin site with a large pool. Suitable for children.