Grevinge: Woodland Landscape and History

Grevinge combines a hilly woodland landscape with Stone Age monuments and traces of cultural history. For planning your trip, forest paths, buildings and works of art, as well as the history of land reclamation, offer a range of points of interest. When choosing a hotel in Grevinge, you can consider whether you would prefer to spend your time on nature, archaeology or regional history.

Woodland Landscape and Trails

Grevinge Skov is a deciduous forest in hilly terrain by the embanked Sidinge Fjord. Its diverse birdlife includes woodcocks, pheasants, owls, songbirds and birds of prey. The landscape thus brings together woodland and the fjord surroundings; these bird groups give an impression of its variety.

There are numerous paths and trails in the forest for walking, including routes you choose yourself. There are no marked hiking or running trails. If a clearly marked route is important to you, take this difference into account when planning.

Stone Age Monuments and Cultural History

Grevinge Skov’s prehistoric past includes ten prehistoric monuments from the Stone Age. One of them is “Hamlets Grav,” a Neolithic long barrow. The name meaning Hamlet’s Grave is probably inaccurate. The monument is 39 metres long and 9 metres wide; a total of 53 kerbstones enclose and mark it.

Frenderupgård-dyssen is a round dolmen with a hexagonal chamber and one entrance. It is located near Herrestrup in Grevinge, at the corner of Holtevej and Odstrupvej, on the grounds of Frenderupgård. Grevinge Church offers another glimpse into the area’s history: its altarpiece contains a fresco by Niels Larsen-Stevns from 1924 depicting the Resurrection and Ascension. The pulpit dates from 1654. Its inscription refers to the patron, university professor Ole Worm, who died in 1653.

The history of land reclamation is also associated with specific years. Audebodæmningen was built between 1872 and 1874; the first phase of pumping out the water from the reclaimed area began in 1875. A memorial by artist Holmer Trier of Vallekilde forms part of the Lammefjord reclamation works. It shows the different phases of the land-drainage project. Traces of the former “Nødflyveplads Vig” facility can also still be seen in the northwestern part of Grevinge Skov.

Activities and Practical Information

Grevinge Skov has a shelter with a fire pit and a grill for about four people. It must be booked; reservations can be made up to three months in advance and for a maximum of two consecutive nights. If you plan to use the shelter, check current availability for your chosen dates.

Prejlerup Ridning offers horseback rides in natural surroundings right next to Grevinge Skov. People are welcome regardless of age, social background or riding ability. As arrangements may vary, check the details before making plans.

Sea trout can be caught at Audebodæmningen, especially in spring and autumn. This seasonal guidance is weather-dependent. The time of year is therefore a useful indication, but does not guarantee specific conditions on your chosen day.

Culture in the Wider Region

In the wider region, Malergården offers insights into the art and family history of the Swane family through its buildings, rooms, garden and courtyard. This also includes the stories of their guests, travels and dreams. This cultural perspective complements the Stone Age monuments and the history of land reclamation with a different view of the region.

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