Discover Bajstrup

Bajstrup offers several distinct themes to consider when planning your trip: the marked LC 16 cycling route, nearby Tinglev Mose and the history of the camp near Bajstrup. There is also a memorial site in Tinglev connected with the camp. If you are looking for a hotel in Bajstrup, these differences can help you choose what to focus on: would you like to make a longer cycling route, a marked walking trail or historical connections the main feature of your stay? The themes are located in different places: the route runs between four named locations, the moor lies nearby and the monument is in Tinglev.

Plan Your Cycling and Walking

The marked local cycling route LC 16 is 27.0 km long and runs between Tinglev, Uge, Bjerndrup and Bajstrup. It offers a specific cycling option with a clearly stated length and geographical route. If you are planning the cycling part of your stay, you can use the 27.0 km as a distance reference; it is a good idea to check the route information before setting off.

Tinglev Mose is nearby and is an EF bird protection area with a diverse wildlife population. A marked walking trail is 5 km long; about 600 m of it runs along a boardwalk through the marsh. These 600 m are part of the walking trail, not an additional route. This puts the boardwalk section into context as part of the total trail length. In terms of distance, the 27.0 km LC 16 is the longer option, while the moor trail offers a shorter marked walk.

From Bajstrup, you can reach Tinglev Mose via Visgårdsvej. A signposted minor road leads north to a car park near the bird tower. If you are planning a visit to nature, this route provides a specific point of reference; check the conditions before your visit.

Memorial Site and History

A monument stands in the cemetery by the church in Tinglev. It was dedicated on 19 September 1925 and commemorates soldiers who died in the camp near Bajstrup. The inscriptions are in English, French, Russian and Danish; there are 16 gravestones beside the monument. A French soldier, six Russian soldiers and nine English soldiers are buried there. The monument and graves are in the cemetery in Tinglev, while the camp is the historical reference point near Bajstrup. The date 19 September 1925 marks the dedication of the monument.

The historical estimate that the prisoner-of-war camp near Bajstrup is said to have housed about 6,000 prisoners at a certain point in time has been passed down. Railway sabotage at Bajstrup station is also part of the area's history. The historical themes can therefore be distinguished as follows: the qualified estimate of the camp's size, the memorial site in Tinglev and the connection to Bajstrup station.

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For the regional travel overview: Aabenraa Municipality.