Discover former mayor Tonni Hansen’s Rudkøbing

See the market town through local eyes

On this guided walking tour of Rudkøbing, former mayor Tonni Hansen invites you into his Rudkøbing. Here, you’ll wander through Langeland’s old market town, where the Middle Ages, market-town life and modern-day Langeland come together. Along the way, Tonni will tell you about the town’s development, its striking buildings, statues, historic merchant’s houses, hidden courtyards and the connection between the market town and the Langeland manor houses.

When: 12 June – 1 July – 29 July – 12 August – 21 August – 18 September.

Book your trip here: https://byvandringrudkoebing.understory.io

History, anecdotes and local traces

With great local insight and a personal flair for storytelling, Tonni Hansen weaves the town’s history together with anecdotes, his own experiences and memories from growing up on Langeland. There is room here for both the big picture and the small stories – about famous locals, local characters, cultural environments, everyday life and the people who have left their mark on Rudkøbing. Along the route, you’ll get closer to the stories of figures such as H.C. Ørsted, Anders Sandøe Ørsted and Mads Lange. You’ll also experience the town’s buildings, statues, art in the urban landscape and SHORES, which, together with the little stories in the streets and backyards, help to showcase Rudkøbing as a vibrant market town.

Rudkøbing in the South Funen Archipelago Geopark

Rudkøbing is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark South Funen Archipelago, and on the town walk you’ll feel the connection between the landscape, cultural heritage and everyday life on Langeland. This tour is for those who wish to experience Rudkøbing with a local guide who knows the town inside out and shares stories with warmth, humour and a historical perspective.

Practical information

The guided town walk takes place on foot through Rudkøbing and includes several stops along the way. The tour is in Danish, and booking is required.

The route passes through the town centre with pavements, cobblestones and narrow passageways, which may affect accessibility for wheelchair users and those with walking difficulties. Rudkøbing is accessible by public transport, and the start and finish points are centrally located in the town.