The Village at Tranekær Castle
Castle town Tranekær is unique in Denmark since Count Frederik Ahlefeldt-Laurvig (1760-1832) wanted a city reminiscent of a German principality. He built several buildings and brought foreign craftsmen and officials to the city.
The origin of Tranekær
In ancient legends, Tranekær can be traced back to the Næsse King of northern Langeland, King Tran, who is believed to have given his name to the town. Another charming suggestion for the origin of the name is the many pairs of cranes that breed in the area.
The General
Count Frederik Ahlefeldt-Laurvig (1760-1832), also known as The General, wanted a unique town around Tranekær Castle. His interest in art and culture greatly developed the town, and he brought several foreign labourers and artists to the town, whose descendants can still be found on Langeland.
Things to experience in Tranekær
Tranekær Castle
Tranekær Castle is Denmark's oldest inhabited house, beautifully situated on a hat hill with its iconic red colour. The castle is run as a modern farming and forestry business and visitors can enjoy trails in the park with unique trees. Discover the history of the castle through guided tours or hire it for exclusive corporate events with gastronomy and accommodation.
The Medicine Gardens in Tranekær
TICKON - Tranekær Internationale Center for Art and Nature
Tranekær Slotsmølle
Visitor Apiary - Langeland Beekeeping Association
Souvenirmuseum Souvenariet
Tranekær Church
The Wild Horses - Flådet, Tranekær
Places to eat and stay in Tranekær
Enjoy your holiday in the castle town of Tranekær at Pichardts Bed and Breakfast - great accommodation with a personal atmosphere and experiences right outside the door.
Arts and crafts in and around Tranekær
Experiences in and around Tranekær
Tranekær Lighthouse (Fyr) - North Langeland
The Archipelago Trail: 9 km - Tranekær - Dageløkke
The Archipelago Trail long distance footpath is 220 km in length and takes you right around the South Funen Archipelago, the Langeland section of this trail is 58km in length.
On Langeland the Archipelago trail takes you along the coast and across the island, through both beautiful countryside and three of the island’s harbour towns: Rudkøbing, Spodsbjerg and Lohals. The route is only open for walkers and is marked by blue pictograms.
Biking: Tranekær Route
Long dolmen in Helletofte
Forest: Stengade Woods (Stengade Skov)
Botofte Skovmose
Turridning Langeland
Segway Langeland
Art Tower 3
Art Tower 4
Tobaksladen
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