See Rudkøbing through new eyes – a guided city walk with passionate guides

Discover the stories behind the facades

Would you like to experience Rudkøbing as you’ve never seen it before? Join us on an atmospheric guided city walk and get up close to history, art and culture – led by two local guides with deep insight into and a love for the town.

When: In Danish on; 30 June – 8 July – 15 July – 22 July – 28 July In English on; 5 August and 19 August

A market town with layers upon layers of stories

The city walk takes you through Rudkøbing’s old street network, where the Middle Ages and modern life meet. You’ll gain a unique insight into the town’s development through historic merchant’s houses, hidden courtyards and the connection between the market town and the manor houses.

Great personalities and little anecdotes

Along the way, you’ll meet both the famous and the forgotten: H.C. Ørsted, Anders Sandøe Ørsted and Mads Lange – but also the town’s local eccentrics, tragic figures and passionate souls. Every story is told with a twinkle in the eye and an eye for the human touch.

Art in the town and art in nature

Rudkøbing has a vibrant artistic pulse – from Alfio Bonanno’s internationally acclaimed nature-inspired works to ‘The Ballerina’, the iconic hippopotamus sculpture in the square. You’ll spot art in both urban spaces and backyards.

Future, community and change

The tour also offers an insight into modern-day Langeland – from the Shores project and new architecture in Ørstedparken to the story of a community in motion. The town is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark South Funen Archipelago, and this is evident in the stories.

Guided with warmth, expertise and personality

The city walk is led by experienced and passionate guides with deep local roots:

Karen Elberg

Ethnologist and professional guide with a background in cultural outreach on South Funen since 2001. Karen is the founder of Meet the Locals and guides with an eye for the bigger picture and human stories.

Eva Söderberg

Retired teacher and art historian with many years’ experience in local communication. Eva is known for her warm storytelling style and ability to bring the town’s architecture and art to life.

The tour is conducted in Danish, though there is the option of two tours in English on 5 and 19 August