Bukkerup’s history can be traced through specific dates: from the reorganisation of its fields in 1796 to the description of its peat bog in 1806 and finds at Langemose. The “Ud i landskabet” cycling tour is another option for a full day in the direction of Bukkerup. Together, these bring landscape history, archaeology and a clear timeframe for an active day of travel.

Langemose: Finds and Historical Interpretation

The 50 individual finds from Bukkerup Langemose are considered more or less certain evidence of sacrificial offerings made over a period of about 400 years. Several clay vessels were discovered on 31 May 1943 in connection with extensive peat digging. The information points to two different timescales: the archaeological interpretation spans centuries, while the discovery of the clay vessels is dated to a specific day. 31 May 1943 therefore marks the discovery, not the entire period to which the sacrificial offerings are attributed.

Field Organisation, Peat Bog and Woodland Areas

The history of the fields and peat is also marked by clear dates. In 1796, Bukkerup’s fields were reorganised into blocks. In 1806, the village was described as having one of the largest and best peat bogs in the district. This description records the contemporary assessment of the bog’s size and quality.

The dates 1796, 1806 and 1943 represent different aspects of local history: reorganisation, a historical description of the bog and a specific discovery. This distinction helps to read the dates as separate topics.

Bukkerup Kohave covers 90 ha. The Bukkeruplund forest covers 13 ha and has historically been associated with the Bukkeruplund farm. By area, Kohave is just under seven times the size of the forest.

A Full-Day Cycling Tour in the Direction of Bukkerup

Published in 2021, the “Ud i landskabet” cycling tour is a full-day route of about 55 km. It follows the Margueritruten in the direction of Bukkerup and passes Søllested Kirke and the old vicarage. This gives you both an approximate distance for the day and two specific places along the route. The distance and timeframe help with planning the day in different ways; the waypoints make the route easier to picture. As route details may change, check the route before setting off.

Weekend Buses on Route 131

A two-year weekend trial of evening and night buses on Route 131 began in the Municipality of Assens on 6 February 2026; the route passes through Bukkerup. The bus trial and cycling tour cover different time periods: the trial applies to weekends in the evening and at night, while the tour is classified as a full-day route. If you are considering taking the bus, check the current timetable.

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