Grevinge combines hilly deciduous woodland by the diked Sidinge Fjord with Stone Age monuments, church art and the history of draining the Lammefjord. Nature, prehistoric monuments and cultural landscapes each offer a different focus. These themes can help you decide whether Grevinge suits your travel interests.
Forest paths, birdlife and traces of earlier structures
Grevinge Skov is a deciduous forest in hilly terrain by the diked Sidinge Fjord. Its rich birdlife includes woodcocks, pheasants, owls, songbirds and birds of prey. Numerous roads and paths are suitable for walking, and you can also choose your own routes. There are no marked hiking or running trails. Traces of the former “Nødflyveplads Vig” airstrip can still be seen in the northwestern part of the forest.
Stone Age monuments
Grevinge Skov contains ten prehistoric monuments from the Stone Age. “Hamlets Grav” is also in the forest: it is a Neolithic long dolmen. It is 39 metres long and 9 metres wide, and is enclosed and marked by a total of 53 kerbstones. The name “Hamlets Grav” (Hamlet’s Grave) is probably inaccurate.
The Frenderupgård dolmen has a different form: it 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. The two monuments can be compared by their distinct forms: “Hamlets Grav” stands out for its elongated dimensions and kerbstones, while the Frenderupgård dolmen is notable for its hexagonal chamber.
Church art and dyke history
The altarpiece in Grevinge Church features a fresco by Niels Larsen-Stevns, dating from 1924. It depicts the Resurrection and Ascension. The pulpit dates from 1654 and bears an inscription about its patron, university professor Ole Worm, who died in 1653. These dates reflect two distinct periods in the church: the 17th-century pulpit and the 20th-century altarpiece.
The Audebodæmningen dyke was built between 1872 and 1874; the first phase of pumping out the water from the diked area began in 1875. Construction and the start of pumping were therefore distinct steps in time. The Lammefjord reclamation project also includes a memorial by artist Holmer Trier from Vallekilde. It depicts different phases of the land-reclamation project.
Horse riding, fishing and a shelter
Prejlerup Ridning offers rides in natural surroundings, right next to Grevinge Skov. People are welcome regardless of age, social background or riding ability; specific arrangements may vary. Sea trout can be caught at Audebodæmningen, especially in spring and autumn. This seasonal guidance is weather-dependent.
Grevinge Skov has a bookable shelter with a fire pit and grill for about four people. Booking is required. The shelter can be reserved up to three months in advance, for a maximum of two consecutive nights. Check availability for your preferred dates in advance.
Cultural context in the surrounding area
In the wider region, MalergĂĄrden offers insights into the art and family history of the Swane family, as well as the stories of their guests, travels and dreams. The buildings, rooms, garden and farmyard all contribute to this experience. This look at the surrounding area complements the local themes of forest, monuments and dyke history with a distinct cultural focus.
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