In the heart of Ullerslev lies Bondemosen, a green space with a walking path just under three kilometres long. Two named routes start at Ullerslev Church, whose Romanesque features and frescoes add a cultural and historical dimension. This combination offers several ways to choose a destination: a meadow landscape, church art and routes with different characteristics.
Bondemosen: a green space in the heart of Ullerslev
Cattle graze on Bondemosen in summer. Grazing preserves the meadow character and its distinctive plants, while keeping the area open. The municipal plan also designates Bondemosen as a quiet area. To preserve it, no new noise-generating technical installations or noise-affected areas are to be planned nearby. The area’s character is thus shaped both by the seasonal management of the meadow and by its designation in the plan.
A walking path just under three kilometres long runs around Bondemosen. You can include it as a separate activity during your stay; check local conditions before your visit. The green space’s central location and seasonal grazing give the walk a different focus from an outing centred on the town’s church and route attractions.
Romanesque church and Ullerslev as a map
The chancel and nave of Ullerslev Church date from around 1200 and were built in the Romanesque style. The church is richly decorated with frescoes, including a striking depiction of the Crucifixion. A written signature from 1485 names the painters Christian Petersen and Peter Lauritsen. The construction date and signature therefore provide two distinct points of reference: the Romanesque features are dated to around 1200, while the signature is from the late 15th century.
Another image depicts Ullerslev itself: the gable mural at Vibeskolen, covering just over 30 square metres, shows the town as a map. While the church’s frescoes and Crucifixion scene provide a religious focus, the mural puts Ullerslev at the centre in map form. You can thus encounter two different perspectives on the town—one through paintings inside the church, the other as a depiction on the school’s gable.
Routes starting at Ullerslev Church
The “Bølgende marker” route starts at Ullerslev Church and follows small roads with very little traffic. Traffic conditions can change, so check local conditions before setting out. The “Bondemose og ‚pyramide‘” route also starts at the church. It is a roughly 26-kilometre tour south of Ullerslev through marshland and past mills and churches; it also goes to the “Pyramid” Degnes Høj, Denmark’s only “pyramid”.
The two tours have different focuses: small, lightly trafficked roads define the character of “Bølgende marker”, while the southern tour combines an approximate distance with landscape and cultural destinations along the way. There are also several local cycling routes in Ullerslev that can be taken as detours from the main route. When planning which route to take, you can consider these local options alongside the two tours that start at the church.
Bus services and other activities
Ullerslev has good infrastructure and bus services that provide access to larger towns. This means you can include bus travel in your plans without committing to a particular connection or departure time.
The access rules allow everyone to use the facilities unless the area is being used for UGMC group training. Check for possible reservations before visiting. The skatepark in Ullerslev, near Vibeskolen, covers 360 square metres; bring your own equipment.
Discover more destinations: Nyborg, Bovense, Langå, Slude, Refsvindinge, Rynkeby, Frørup, Ørbæk Parish.
For the broader travel overview: Nyborg Municipality.
