Bagenkop Explained

Official Name:Bagenkop
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Denmark Region of Southern Denmark
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Denmark
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Southern Denmark
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Langeland
Population As Of:2024
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population:440
Coordinates:54.75°N 10.6767°W

Bagenkop is a town in south Denmark, located in Langeland Municipality on the island of Langeland in Region of Southern Denmark.

Sights

The Hulbjerg Passage Grave (Danish: Hulbjerg Jættestue) is a passage grave located south of Bagenkop. It is eight meters long and dates back to 3300–3200 BCE. The findings from the passage grave are displayed on Langeland's Museum. The passage grave was protected in 1966.[2] [3]

The Fishery House (Danish: Fiskeriets Hus) is a local museum located in Bagenkop. It focuses on the local history, as well as on fishery.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://m.statbank.dk/TableInfo/BY3?lang=en BY3: Population 1. January, by urban areas
  2. Web site: Hulbjerg Jættestue . Langeland.dk . 5 April 2021.
  3. Web site: Hulbjerg Jættestue . Fredninger.dk . 5 April 2021.
  4. Web site: Fiskeriets Hus . Langeland.dk . 5 April 2021.