Visit Humble

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The city was originally called Humlæthwet, which is composed of humle (the plant hops) and tved (clearing), and therefore means “the forest clearing with hops plants”

Kortmark med aftensol

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Humble has a series of shops, an inn, a music­based boarding school and very active associations. The city has a sports hall with a  fitness centre and several football pitches. The boarding school hosts many popular arrangements during the year, e.g. theatre shows and concerts. Every summer the city holds King Humble days, where the city’s inhabitants compete in different sports, the days end with a party.

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A little history
Besides being a rose branch in the sea, Langeland also means hat­shaped hills, mansions, a noble  castle and a king’s grave. The royal tomb is a passage grave named King Humble’s grave. King Humble’s grave is situated a little North of the tall towering Humble Church. The passage grave is 55 m long and 9 m wide, which makes it the largest on the island. You can visit the tomb, which has existed for 4000 years, via a path from Kædeby. From King Humble’s Grave there is a magnificent view of the church and the beautiful landscape of Langeland.

Experiences near Humble

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Nature destination Skovsgaard
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Nature destination Skovsgaard

The nature destination Skovsgaard Manor is filled with exciting and wild nature experiences for families with children and nature enthusiasts.

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Long dolmen - "the King of Humble"'s Grave
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Long dolmen - "the King of Humble"'s Grave

The most well-known stone tomb on Langeland. 55 meters long and 8 meters wide with 77 curb stones.

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Long dolmen by Ristinge Nor
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Long dolmen by Ristinge Nor

In a field just east of the Ristinge peninsula is a remarkable large stone monument from the Neolithic.

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Long dolmen at Nørreballe Nor
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Long dolmen at Nørreballe Nor

The long barrow is 45 meters long and has a fine curb stone row.

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Humble Church
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Humble Church

Humble Church, with its striking hilltop location, can boast of having the oldest church bells on Langeland which date back to 1430.

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Art Tower 8 - Søren West - Force Majeure
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Art Tower 8 - Søren West - Force Majeure

For sculptor Søren West, it is crucial that his sculptures work together with their surroundings.

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Skovsgaard Mill
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Skovsgaard Mill

Discover Skovsgaard Mill heritage site

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Landsbyhistorie: Humble Mejeri
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Landsbyhistorie: Humble Mejeri

Tidligere mejeri opført i 1890.

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Landsbyhistorie: Humble Station
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Landsbyhistorie: Humble Station

Langeland Railway was active from 1911-1962

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Landsbyhistorie: Præstegården og Præstedammen
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Landsbyhistorie: Præstegården og Præstedammen

Præstegård med rigt landbrug. 

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Den Europæiske Landbrugsfond for Udvikling af Landdistrikterne: Europa investerer i landdistrikterne

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