Bronze Age barrows at Tryggelev Nor

The Bronze Age barrows at Tryggelev Nor form a small prehistoric burial site on a headland near Humble on southern Langeland. Originally seven burial mounds stood here, raised on the narrow tongue of land between sea and lowland. Today three of these barrows are still preserved and visible in the landscape. The site gives a clear sense of how prehistoric graves were placed to stand out in the terrain. It is a quiet, straightforward stop where you mainly come to look at the contours of the mounds and the surrounding coastal scenery.

Visit the Bronze Age barrows at Tryggelev Nor if you are interested in prehistoric burial sites and how they sit in the landscape. Only three mounds remain of the original seven, but they are easy to pick out on the headland. The stop combines well with other nearby prehistoric graves and the coastal nature around Tryggelev Nor.

Worth a short detour if you are interested in prehistoric burial mounds or are already exploring nearby sites around Tryggelev Nor.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

15–30 minutes

Best time to visit

The barrows can be seen at any time of year, but they are easiest to appreciate in clear, dry weather when the shapes of the mounds stand out in the light. Outside the main summer holiday period the area is usually quieter, making it easier to take in the landscape and the form of the barrows at your own pace.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Birdwatching in the water mirror

  Park · 196 m

• Long dolmen at Ormstrup

  Historic building · 895 m

• Tryggelev Nor

  Park · 1.3 km

• Passage grave chamber in Kinderballe

  Historic building · 1.4 km

• Birthe Fyrst - Galleri Fyrst

  Art gallery · 1.8 km

• Birthe Fyrst - Painter

  Local business · 1.8 km

Frequently asked

What are the Bronze Age barrows at Tryggelev Nor?

The Bronze Age barrows at Tryggelev Nor are prehistoric burial mounds on a small headland near Humble on southern Langeland. In the past there were seven mounds here, but only three survive today. You visit mainly to see the remaining barrows as raised forms in the landscape and to get a sense of how graves were once placed on prominent points in the terrain.

How much time should I plan for a visit to the barrows at Tryggelev Nor?

A visit is usually brief. Many travellers stop for around 15–30 minutes to walk close enough to see the surviving mounds and the shape of the headland, perhaps taking a few photos. If you are combining the stop with nearby prehistoric sites or a walk in the surrounding nature areas, you might naturally spend longer in the area as a whole.

Can I combine the Bronze Age barrows at Tryggelev Nor with other nearby sights?

Yes, it is easy to fold the barrows into a short circuit of local sights. Nearby you find the Long dolmen at Ormstrup and the Passage grave chamber in Kinderballe, which show other types of prehistoric grave. You can also visit Tryggelev Nor itself and the Birdwatching in the water mirror area to experience the coastal landscape around the headland.

Are the Bronze Age barrows at Tryggelev Nor impressive to look at?

The site is modest rather than dramatic. Three barrows remain from an original group of seven, and you mainly see them as rounded earth mounds on the headland rather than as large, built structures. Visitors who enjoy reading the landscape and imagining the original burial area will find it more rewarding than those looking for a major monument.

Is it worth driving out to the Bronze Age barrows at Tryggelev Nor from the Margueritruten?

The barrows lie a short drive from the signed route and are best seen as an extra stop if you are already interested in prehistoric sites or exploring southern Langeland. On their own they make a quick visit, but combined with nearby dolmens, passage graves and the coastal nature around Tryggelev Nor they can form a coherent themed detour.

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