My sister and I travelled to Tranekær on Langeland from Friday to Saturday. We had both been longing to get away from the city and just be out in nature for a couple of days.
The trip was mostly about slowing down, relaxing and spending time together: cycling across the fields, cooking over the campfire and enjoying the quiet island life.
Our unique stay at Skovly - Littlest Camp
The journey down to Langeland was easy and relaxed, and as soon as we arrived we felt like we'd left the city far behind. The site is hidden like a secret oasis, almost like stepping into your own little world. What really stood out was how thoughtfully and beautifully everything was put together. The facilities are rustic, but at the same time perfectly clean, beautiful and cosy, with so much attention to detail.
There was a communal area with kitchen equipment and a fridge, two different bathroom facilities, lovely clean toilets, bikes you could borrow and plenty of space to move around. At our own glamping tent we had a cosy outdoor area with a fireplace, table and chairs and a hammock: the perfect place to settle in for the evening. What surprised us most was how much there was to do and discover without even leaving the site.
A magical experience
What we loved most was the cosy outdoor area right next to the glamping tent, with its own fireplace, table, chairs and a hammock. We borrowed the bikes and cycled through the fields and forest down to a completely secluded beach, which felt like our own little find.
We also spent hours by the fire cooking dinner over the flames, which turned out to be one of the best parts of the whole trip. Beyond the site itself, exploring the rest of Langeland by car added something extra special, with stops at the little roadside stalls and a visit to the charming Dageløkke Havn.
Our adventure in pictures
A bit more about the island
There's lots to do, both on the site and around the island. Drive to Dageløkke Havn, a charming little spot well worth the visit. Take a trip to Tranekær Castle, just a short distance away, for some beautiful local history and nature. Stop at the little roadside stalls scattered around the island as you drive around Langeland.
Pick up a brunsviger from Stæhrs Bager: the locals say it's the best on the island, and it's absolutely worth trying.
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Sofie Solgaard
@sofiesolgaardhJeg er en eventyrlysten dansker med masser kærlighed for det norske fjeldland. Fra topture på ski til lange dage på cyklen og stille nætter i telt under åben himmel. Jeg opsøger de steder i Norden, hvor naturen får lov at fylde det hele.