---
title: "Fabled islands"
url: "https://www.bbb-tourguide.eu/en/article/fabled-islands"
description: "A larger and a smaller island make a beautiful, lush pair close to the northern shore of the Flensburg Fjord. The Oxen Islands are a popular destination for nature holidaymakers. They also provide material for many stories. According to legend, the islands were formed from lumps of clay that fell off the shoes of a giant who wanted to jump over the fjord. Another myth claims that Queen Margrete I. was buried on one of the two islands. It is said, the ruler of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (1353–1412) died of the plague on a ship on the Flensburg Fjord. However, her sarcophagus is situated in Roskilde Cathedral… The true story about the Oxen Islands is probably that of their naming: The islands have once been used as escape-proof pastures for cattle."
language: "en"
type: "Article, BlogPosting"
breadcrumb: "Root > your tourguide > Special > Destination.Data Details > article"
---

ShareBookmark

Bookmark

Fabled islands
==============

- Redaktioneller Artikel
- Culture

Tourguide

A larger and a smaller island make a beautiful, lush pair close to the northern shore of the Flensburg Fjord. The Oxen Islands are a popular destination for nature holidaymakers. They also provide material for many stories. According to legend, the islands were formed from lumps of clay that fell off the shoes of a giant who wanted to jump over the fjord. Another myth claims that Queen Margrete I. was buried on one of the two islands. It is said, the ruler of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (1353–1412) died of the plague on a ship on the Flensburg Fjord. However, her sarcophagus is situated in Roskilde Cathedral… The true story about the Oxen Islands is probably that of their naming: The islands have once been used as escape-proof pastures for cattle.