Medieval castle Hoborg

In the early Middle Ages (1300s) there was a refuge castle on the northern tip of Langeland. It was surrounded by two high ramparts.

Hoborg (Hou-borg) was a fortress surrounded by two high ramparts, with water on one side and damp salt marshes and bogs to the south. At the centre of the fort was a wooden tower. Facing the sea was a so-called post barrier - a series of posts in the seabed to prevent attacks from the sea side. It is assumed that the ramparts had a relatively short but intense period of use before being abandoned and left to nature.

During the 1800s, a large part of the ramparts were removed by the then owner of Grødhuset and his son, probably in the hope of finding treasure.

Walk in Hov Østerstrand

From the car park on Gulstav Petersensvej, you can take a 2 km hike in the footsteps of the Bromme culture through Hov Østerstrand and along the north coast of Langeland.