Nature experience · Tranekær
Stengade Strand
4.6 · 285 Google reviews
A quiet sandy beach near Tranekær, where Stengade Skov forest reaches right down to the water — home to the historic Oehlenschläger's Beech.
"Lovely place to go for walk, with or without a dog :-) with a nice, circular loop through the forest area."
— Barbara Rijks, Google review
North of Spodsbjerg, on Langeland's east coast, Stengade Strand is where the treeline of Stengade Skov meets the sand directly — one of the stretches where the line between forest and beach almost disappears. The ground is fine sand, but stones appear near the waterline, so a pair of water shoes is worth packing if you're heading further out. There's a public toilet on site, along with tables and benches, so you can enjoy a packed lunch with a view over the Great Belt.
A short walk into the forest brings you to Oehlenschläger's Beech, one of Langeland's most talked-about trees. Local legend holds that the poet Adam Oehlenschläger found his inspiration for the national anthem "Der er et yndigt land" right here. That can't be confirmed — but it is documented that Oehlenschläger travelled to Langeland several times, including in 1804.
Practical information
Opening hours
- Mandag00.00 – 23.59
- Tirsdag00.00 – 23.59
- Onsdag00.00 – 23.59
- Torsdag00.00 – 23.59
- Fredag00.00 – 23.59
- Lørdag00.00 – 23.59
- Søndag00.00 – 23.59
Contact
- Stengade Skovvej, 5953 Tranekær
Map
19.3 km from Lohals Havn
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