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 Grave of King Humble

Impressive 48.5 metre long Stone Age dolmen with 77 kerbstones.

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Long dolmen on Renevejen
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Long dolmen on Renevejen

Discover a rare long dolmen with 2 dolmen chambers and 2 passage graves from the Stone Age. The 28.5 metre long dolmen tells one of Langeland's hidden stories.

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Long dolmen at Nørreballe Inlet

Immerse yourself in the mysteries of the Stone Age in the beautiful nature of Nørreballe Inlet.

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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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Village History: Humble Dairy
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Village History: Humble Dairy

Former dairy built in 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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Village History: The vicarage and the vicarage pond
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Village History: The vicarage and the vicarage pond

Pastoral farm with rich agriculture.

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

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