Dark skies on Langeland
The island's minimal light pollution provides an exceptionally clear night sky - perfect for stargazing.
As night falls and the stars light up the sky, Langeland is one of the places in Denmark with the least light pollution.
Dark skies are areas with minimal light pollution where you can experience the night sky in its most pristine and unforgettable form.
Langeland, with its low population density and awareness of the importance of protecting the darkness of the night, has managed to preserve the dark night sky. On the island you can observe stars, planets, and galaxies with a clarity and intensity that is otherwise rare in populated areas.
4 walks in the dark of night
Discover Langeland after sunset. Walk through forests, along the coast and cliffs in the dark of night – accompanied by the stars, silence and tranquillity.
2.2 km night walk at Dovns Klint and Gulstav Mose. Experience darkness, the sea and the starry sky from one of Langeland's most dramatic stretches of coastline.
Experience Dark Sky near Rudkøbing. Walk the Heart Trail around Vejlen and extend your trip through the forest and along the coast under the starry sky.
Dark, darker, South Langeland
In South Langeland, light pollution is less than on the rest of the island.
Here are four selected places where you can experience dark skies on South Langeland:
The impressive night sky is darkest in South Langeland and can also be experienced in the natural areas of Ristinge Hale, Nørreballe Nor, and Tryggelev Nor.
Even though the night sky is slightly brighter on the northern part of the island, there are still excellent opportunities for studying astronomy on your own. For instance, around Tranekær, Løkkeby, and on the northern tip of Langeland.
Light in the Dark
The project ‘Inspiration for star walks on Langeland’ has been developed by VisitLangeland and Dark Sky Langeland and is supported by Friluftsrådet and Østifterne.