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In Langeland Municipality, we sort waste into 10 different types at home. On Langeland and Strynø, we sort the waste so that we can reuse the valuable materials found in the waste. The better you sort your waste, the more we can reuse to make new products. All 10 types of waste can be deposited in your waste containers at your own address, holiday home or in the waste lake to which your address or holiday home is connected.

Find sorting instructions here

Here you will find a list of charging stations for electric bikes on Langeland.

Several BIKE FRIENDS offer to charge your e-bike at their location. See all BIKE FRIENDS

You can travel by public transport with the company Fynbus. Bicycles are allowed on board.

FynBus operates routes from north to south and a Telebus service from Spodsbjerg. FlexBus services are also available throughout Langeland.

The nearest train station is in Svendborg, which is also served by a direct bus service from Rudkøbing.

In 1804, Adam Oehlenschläger wrote a poem in which he compares Langeland to a ‘caressing green of the great Danish rose hedge, in the water is fixed by a stone’.

Oehlenschläger wrote the poetry collection ‘Langelandsrejse’, which contains these stanzas. For him, leaving Langeland was a disaster...

It was also here on the island that Oehlenschläger was inspired to write the national anthem ‘Der er et yndigt land’.

Here you will find a list of places where you can pitch your own tent.

Sleep in a tent

The butterfly has become a symbol of and tribute to the discoverer of electromagnetism and the city child H.C Ørsted.

Read more about the butterflies here.

In Rudkøbing there are many parking spaces. See a list below.

Havnepladsen: 8 hours

Engdraget: 4 hours

Grønnegården: 4 and 24 hours

Biblioteksgården: 2 hours

Centralgården: 2 hours

Strandlystvej: Unlimited

Here you can see an overview of the public toilets on Langeland

VisitLangeland is located in the pedestrianised street in Rudkøbing, Østergade 23, 5900 Rudkøbing, where you can find inspiration for your visit to Langeland.

At Langeland Library, Østerport 5, 5900 Rudkøbing, you will find a large selection of tourist materials in the self-service tourist information centre. 

Find a Taxi at Langeland

Licensed taxis are readily available all over Denmark. It’s possible to hail them on the street, if the taxi light on their roof is on. You can also pick one up at the many taxi ranks in cities and towns, or by booking one in advance. Booking a taxi in advance will be slightly more expensive than hailing one. Like to book a taxi in Denmark ahead of time? 

How it works  

Tipping is always included in the fare. If you have big luggage that needs to go on an outside rack, you will be charged extra. Most taxi drivers speak English and all will give you a receipt at the end of your ride. Drivers are required to display their licence number and rate cards. Payment can be made with cash or with credit card. 

If you need emergency dental treatment, you can visit any dentist that is part of the Danish National Health Service. 
Find a local dentist here.
 You can also call the Danish Dental Association, for help with finding local dentists and emergency dentists, on +45 99 44 08 09. 

Denmark has 240 Blue Flag beaches. The Blue Flag designation means they meet a number of high environmental standards. The Blue Flag is awarded by the international organisation FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) and a blue flag is a much sought-after designation. Check out this map of all the Blue Flag beaches in Denmark.  

Visiting Blue Flag beaches with your dog  

Denmark has always welcomed dogs on its beaches! The international Blue Flag organisation recommends that countries do not allow dogs onto Blue Flag beaches during peak summer months. However, Denmark allows dogs on all its beaches, all year round, as long as they are on a lead between 1st April and 30th September. From 1st April to 30th September, dogs can only swim free out in deeper water, as long as it is over the low-tide line, on non-Blue Flag beaches. Dogs are allowed to swim on Blue Flag beaches from 16th September to 31 May.  

Note: In April and from 16-30 September, dogs can only be let off the lead to swim on Blue Flag beaches over the low-tide line, as on all Danish beaches.  

Get away from it all and have a good night’s sleep here. 

Doctor - 70 11 07 07:
In case of injuries or sudden illness, call (+45)  70 11 07 07 to speak to a nurse or doctor, or to go to a hospital emergency department.  

Note: When calling the emergency numbers, remember to speak slowly and distinctly as well as state your telephone number and the address.  


Hospital emergency departments: 

OUH, Svendborg Sygehus, Valdemarsgade 53, 5700 Svendborg

You can get medical treatment anywhere in the country by contacting a Danish National Health Service doctor, during consultation hours. If you are in urgent need of medical care outside office hours, you can contact an emergency doctor (Lægevagten). Once on the site, click where you are on the map of Denmark to find the telephone number of the emergency doctor in your area.  

Emergency medical care  

If you are covered by public health care in an EU country, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland, you are entitled to emergency healthcare during your stay in Denmark. 

Marinas on Langeland

You will find an overview of marinas on Langeland here 

In Denmark

Denmark is dotted with quaint marinas, over 350 in fact, so you are never far from a gateway to a holiday on water. From smaller atmospheric ports to large modern marinas in the bigger cities, there are marinas of all kinds all around the Danish coast. Many offer shower, toilet and electricity facilities.  

Prices for the use of marinas vary depending on the marina and size of your boat.   

Freeport Scheme  

If you are a member of a club that is connected to the Freeport Scheme, you can use other Freeport Scheme marinas free of charge. There are around 150 Danish Freeport marinas, as well as Swedish, Norwegian and German ports in the scheme. Find out more about the scheme from your sailing club. 

Denmark is an open and tolerant country. As an LGBTQ+ traveller, you will experience a rich array of gay cafés and clubs (especially in Copenhagen and larger towns), a relaxed and friendly population and a wide variety of gay-friendly activities and experiences at your disposal. 

Further reading 

The website of the Danish National Organisation for Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgendered persons is a great starting point for planning your trip and for finding LGBTQ+ friendly accommodation in Denmark. 

Emergency room:

The nearest emergency room is in Svendborg – OUH, Svendborg Hospital, Valdemarsgade 53, 5700 Svendborg. Telephone (+45) 70 11 07 07.

Please note that you can only receive treatment at the A&E department if the healthcare staff have given you an appointment when you spoke to them on the phone.

Useful number  

If you lose your luggage or other items during your stay, you can call Denmark’s National Police on their non-emergency help number: 114. They will help you contact a local lost property office in the area you are visiting.  

On route to Denmark  

If your luggage is lost on your way to Denmark, you will need to contact the carrier you used, via their website.  

On-board trains  

For items lost on Danish trains, contact DSB Customer Centre on +45 70 13 14 15.  

At the airport  

Copenhagen Airport’s website has a useful lost and found section, for items lost in the airport. 

On accessdenmark.com you can check availability at Danish tourist attractions, accommodations and the like. 

Beaches with good accessibility 

Emmerbølle Strand.

With a Euro, Visa, Cirrus or Mastercard, you can withdraw Danish kroner at most of the many ATMs located in connection with each bank branch. The ATM will indicate which cards you can use. Most ATMs can also be used outside the banks' regular opening hours.

See Overview of ATMs on Langeland

Two ferry routes depart from Rudkøbing: the ferry to the Island Ærøxpressen and the ferry to Strynø. 

From Spodsbjerg you can go to Tårs at Lolland with the Ferry Langelandslinjen

Flixbus offers bus service between Rudkøbing and Copenhagen and return. See their timetable and price at www.flixbus.dk.

Always remember your fishing licence

If you are between 18 and 65 years old, you need a fishing licence to go fishing in Denmark.

The money from the fishing licence goes to fish stocking, river restoration and research. Fishing licences can be purchased at: www.fisketegn.dk
 

Closed season

In the sea, you must be aware of the conservation periods and minimum sizes of fish

Stay updated on the Danish Fisheries Agency's website.

Here you can find an overview of electric car charging station Electric charging stations | Langeland (govisitlangeland.com) 

In Denmark you have The Danish Animal Welfare Society, who cares about animals.  

If you find wild animals or other animals that needs care, you can call the Animal Rescue Centre 1812. The lines are open 24 hours and 7 days a week.  
The Danish Animal Welfare Society has a network of volunteers and corporates with the National Rescue Centers called Falck, to help animals that need care.  

The Danish Animal Welfare Society has 7 shelters scattered throughout the country. You cannot bring animals to the shelters before you have called 1812. The Animal Rescue Center 1812 will decide what kind of action that has to be done in each situation.

A good bike and a good cycling guide are the first two steps towards a successful cycling holiday. The Danish Cycling Federation has a large selection of guides and maps available to buy online.  

You can buy a cycling map of Langeland's cycling routes at the Langeland Visitor Centre and at Boghandleren Rudkøbing (also happy to send to your DK address).

Read more about the Langeland cycle routes here

You can plan your bike route online with the Naviki app and website, available in multiple language versions. 

Find a list with camp sites and cottages on Langeland here. 

A campsite is awarded between one and five stars for quality and a site with three or more stars will be supervised around the clock. 

You can withdraw cash from bank ATMs in Denmark with Visa, Cirrus, Eurocard or MasterCard and you will be notified, before the withdrawal, of any charges you may incur. Most ATMs can be used 24/7. 

Se the ATMS and bank on Langeland here.

You can withdraw cash from bank ATMs in Denmark with Visa, Cirrus, Eurocard or MasterCard and you will be notified, before the withdrawal, of any charges you may incur. Most ATMs can be used 24/7. 

Se the ATMS and bank on Langeland here.

Via this link you can find a list on auto repair garages on Langeland.

There are two pharmacies on Langeland - you can find them here. 

In Denmark, you can buy prescription drugs in pharmacies, called Apoteker. Some non-prescription medicines can also be bought at approved sales outlets, such as supermarkets.  

For 24-hour open pharmacies please see here.  

Find informations about walks with easy access for disabled visitors at  both Rudkøbing Fredskov and South Langeland’s Gulstav Mose at naturstyrelsen.dk.

See also www.udinaturen.dk/ to find maps showing facilities and  good walking and cycling routes

Emergency - 112:

112 is Denmark’s emergency number for life-threatening emergencies. Call (+45) 112 to access police, ambulance and fire brigade services.   
 

Police - 114:
For police, when it’s not an emergency, call (+45) 114. You can also find contact information on the Danish Police’s website.  
 

Doctor - 70 11 07 07:
In case of injuries or sudden illness, call (+45)  70 11 07 07 to speak to a nurse or doctor, or to go to a hospital emergency department.  

Note: When calling the emergency numbers, remember to speak slowly and distinctly as well as state your telephone number and the address.  


Hospital emergency departments: 

OUH, Svendborg Sygehus, Valdemarsgade 53, 5700 Svendborg

Sundhedshus Langeland, Havnegade 118, 5900 Rudkøbing

Unfortunately - no princesses and princes. But Count Christian Ahlefeldt-Laurvig lives there with his family. The castle is not accessible as it is the family's private home. However, the castle can be rented for conferences.

No, and you should not try either. The horses are wild, which means that the stallion and the driver will try to defend their flock. Keep a distance from the herd at 50 m. However, the horses are used to having people in the area.

This is one of the information that we do not disclose. The simple reason is,  that we are very fond of our sea eagles. The sea eagles want peace around their nests, and we think they should have that.

The island is 52 km and if you drive on the road there are approx. 60 km. At the widest point Langeland is 10 km wide and the island has an area of 284 km2. Langeland has 152 km of coastline.

In Denmark there is no free camping and this means that it is not allowed to spend the night on beaches and parking lots. But there are plenty of opportunities to spend the night in special motorhome pitches (if you drive one) and there are many beautiful shelters and nature camps for those who come by bike or on foot.

Find accommodation

If you come from Funen you can drive over the bridges, if you come from Lolland you need a ferry. Langelandslinjen
 

Of course, on Langeland we always have good weather! But you can also check it here www.dmi.dk or at www.yr.no

In principle, dogs must always be on a leash in the wild. This is because the dog can be a stress factor for nature's wildlife and to the nuisance of other outdoor guests.
During the summer season, from April to September, dogs must be on a leash on the beach. During the winter months, from October to March, you may leave your dog loose on the beach, but only if it does not endanger other people.
On some beaches it is forbidden to bring dogs - always notice a local signage.

You are welcome to take your dog anywhere in the enclosure around the wild horses in South Langeland, but only if the dog is on a lead. If you are close to the animals, please keep your dog on a short lead. READ ABOUT THE AREA

It is always a good idea to ask the restaurant before bringing your four-legged friend. Some restaurants do not allow dogs, in respect of people with allergies.

It is possible to run public transport with the company Fynbus. The bus runs on the main road from north to south.