Directly east of Sømarke lies the Sømarkedyssen, 90 metres above sea level. It is located in eastern Møn, near Møns Klint, in the hilly landscape of Høje Møn. The archaeological site and the surrounding landscape give Sømarke two distinct facets: a striking prehistoric monument and a varied landscape of villages and estates.

Landscape and Village Structure

East of Sømarke lies a gently rolling plateau with denser vegetation, wooded strips, small plantings and lakes. As a result, the landscape alternates between large and small-scale features. Larger and more finely grained structures sit side by side, rather than the surroundings being defined by a single, uniform type of landscape.

In the northern part of Høje Møn, the land rises steadily from west to east towards Sømarke. Larger wooded strips there follow no fixed pattern. Sømarke is part of a belt of villages and estate landscapes in Høje Møn, extending through Magleby and Klintholm Gods to Mandemarke and eastwards to Busene.

The settlement pattern is also part of this landscape: buildings remain concentrated in the village centre. The original settlement structure has been preserved despite houses being replaced and several original farms disappearing. The rural character of Sømarke can therefore be seen not only in its fields and wooded areas, but also in the layout of the village.

Sømarkedyssen and Other Burial Mounds

The Sømarkedyssen has a large, open, octagonal burial chamber. A massive capstone with around 200 cup-shaped depressions lies above the passage. A total of 458 cup marks have been recorded at the Sømarkedyssen. Around 200 depressions are found on the capstone; a total of 458 cup marks have been recorded at the Sømarkedyssen.

About 1.5 kilometres north of the Sømarkedyssen, three Bronze Age burial mounds stand in a row. They offer views of the Baltic Sea from Liselundvej. Alongside the octagonal burial chamber and its distinctive capstone, these are further features of the prehistoric landscape. For a stay focused on cultural history, the Sømarkedyssen and the three burial mounds offer distinct, specifically named points of interest.

Hiking on the Camønoen

The 175-kilometre Camønoen runs across Møn, Nyord and Bogø, passing very close to Havehøjegaard in Sømarke. The main route is marked with orange signs and the alternative routes with ochre-yellow ones. The colour coding distinguishes the main route from the alternative routes; the route offers different levels of difficulty.

The Camønoen is for experienced hikers and beginners alike, as well as adults and children. If you would rather focus your trip on a single archaeological site or a longer hike, you can choose between different priorities: the Sømarkedyssen, with its burial chamber and cup marks, on the one hand, and the island-spanning hiking trail on the other.

Accommodation in Sømarke

Havehøjegaard is a bed and breakfast in Sømarke. An organic breakfast is served there, based on fruit and vegetables produced on the farm. The Camønoen passes very close to Havehøjegaard. If you are planning both accommodation and a hiking trip, you can consider its location alongside the trail’s route and markers. The breakfast details also offer a specific insight into what this bed and breakfast provides.

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