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The story goes that Denmark's national anthem, ‘Der er et yndigt land’ (There is a lovely country), was written right here under the large beech tree in Stengade Forest. We asked historian Jeppe Jøhn Hørshom from Langeland Museum whether this is true. He also tells us about who Adam Oehlenschlaeger was and his connections to Langeland. Music: Musikefterskolen i Humble This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
A very special conservation project has been launched on Langeland. Black squirrels have a very special place in Danish history. The black species is endangered because it is being mixed with the genes of the common red squirrel. Listen to Claus Dalskov talk about the black squirrels' journey to Langeland and how you can improve your chances of spotting one of these wild animals in the wild. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
The hat hills are iconic in the Langeland landscape and are evenly distributed across the island. How they were formed is still unclear, but listen to biologist Astrid Ejlersen recount the best theories and stories about the names of Langeland's ‘mountains’ and ‘banks’. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
Get ready to head out into the blue and find your own ingredients for your next meal. In this section, Jens Helt guides you on how to safely and easily catch delicious crabs, harvest crisp seaweed and tasty mussels. If you are unsure what to do after listening to SOUNDS OF THE SEA'S PANTRY, then of course you should cook with one (or more) of the three ingredients from the section. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
For over 400 years, Swedish troops ravaged most of Denmark. The Swedes crossed the ice to Langeland, as it was the safest route to Zealand to capture Copenhagen. Hear about the unconventional defence of the Langeland farmers when historian and museum curator at Langelands Museum Jeppe Jøhn Hørsholm talks about Langeland's defence against the Swedish soldiers. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
In this episode, we hear angler Jim Müller talk about his love of fishing along the coast of Langeland. A pair of waders, a fishing rod and a lure are all you need. If you follow Jim's helpful advice, you'll have a good chance of getting a bite – and enjoying a great outdoor experience. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
Listen to biologist and nature communicator Marianne Petersen talk about Ristinge Cliff – a geological hotspot – which has been designated a geosite because it tells the story of the formation of Denmark. The numerous and differently coloured layers in the cliff tell a fantastic story of 130,000 years of geological landscape formation. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
In VisitLangeland's podcast series Sounds Of Langeland, we focus on the origins of Exmoor ponies and the purpose of grazing. The horses are looked after by caretaker Max Dinesen, who talks about the Danish Nature Agency's project at Bagenkop and what the horses are actually used for. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
Today, Hollænderhuset (The Dutchman's House) is the practical and historical hub for the public forests on North Langeland. In the exhibition, you can explore the stories hidden in the old forests. Listen to historian and museum curator Jeppe Jøhn Hørsholm tell stories about the small half-timbered house here in the state-owned forests. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
At first glance, most people cannot immediately see that Rudkøbing is an old medieval town. But if you know what to look for, it quickly becomes clear that Rudkøbing's history dates back to the Middle Ages. In this section, ethnologist and former museum curator Peter Dragsbo explains what makes Rudkøbing a town that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
This section focuses on one of Langeland's many burial mounds and takes a closer look at Tvillingejættestuen in Tvedeskov. Archaeologist Otto Uldum from Langeland Museum talks about finds made during the excavations and what the burial mounds were used for in the Neolithic period. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
Strynø Mill is more than just a beautiful relic from the past. It holds wonderful stories from island life and its agricultural community. In the podcast SOUND OF STRYNØ MILL, John Sørensen talks about the establishment of the mill and shares amusing stories about the creative farmers of Strynø. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
Just outside Bagenkop, we find Langelandsfortet, one of the silent witnesses of the Cold War. But preparations for a possible war did not only take place within the fort's walls; they took place across the entire island. Hear museum director Peer Henrik Hansen talk about the secret work of the Eastern Front on Langeland during the Cold War. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
In Humble lies a 50-metre-long and 8-metre-wide long barrow dating from 4,000 BC. Many years later, it was given the name King Humble's Tomb, although this is probably an exaggeration. Listen to Sigurd Bohr from Langeland Museum explain how myth, legend and history merge. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.
In this section, we meet Count Christian Ahlefeldt Laurvig, who currently resides at the castle, and learn about the castle's history and the most compelling stories about this magnificent building. Discover the story of a 400-year-old abduction and the castle's beautiful red colour. This podcast is co-funded by the EU.