Bagenkop

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Bagenkop
Coordinates: 54°45′0″N10°40′36″E / 54.75000°N 10.67667°E / 54.75000; 10.67667
Country Denmark
Region Southern Denmark
Municipality Langeland
Population
 (2024) [1]
440

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]

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References

  1. BY3: Population 1. January, by urban areas The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. "Hulbjerg Jættestue". Langeland.dk. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  3. "Hulbjerg Jættestue". Fredninger.dk. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  4. "Fiskeriets Hus". Langeland.dk. Retrieved 5 April 2021.