Humble, Denmark
town in Denmark
Humble is a town in south Denmark, located in Langeland Municipality on the island of Langeland in the Region of Southern Denmark. It has a population of 562 (1 January 2026). Humble is located about 12 kilometers north of Bagenkop and 14 kilometers south of Rudkøbing.
History
In the late 19th century, Humble had a doctor's house, a grocery store, and a sawmill. Humble Skytte og Forsamlingshus that no longer exists, was founded in 1884. A transcript of the house's first protocol is preserved.
Humble Station was a stop on the Rudkøbing-Bagenkop train line. The station was built in 1910 and closed in 1962.
Facilities
The town has a bakery. Humble Inn & Hotel has built seven new rooms in 2008 and can accommodate parties of up to 150 people.
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