Eketorp Fort, Ring fort and museum in Mörbylånga Municipality, Sweden
The limestone fort features circular defensive walls spanning 80 meters in diameter with over fifty individual cells constructed from stone and wood.
Built around 300 AD during the Iron Age, the fort underwent three major construction phases before becoming a military garrison from 1170 to 1240.
Archaeological excavations revealed 24,000 artifacts including weapons, tools, jewelry, and animal bones that showcase daily life in medieval Sweden.
The museum offers daily summer activities from mid-June to mid-August, including archery practice, bread making, and traditional handicraft demonstrations.
The fort stands as the only completely excavated prehistoric fortification among 19 known structures on the island of Öland.
Location: Mörbylånga Municipality
Made from material: stone, wood
Website: http://eketorpsborg.se/english.html
GPS coordinates: 56.29900,16.49450
Latest update: May 15, 2025 08:20
Sweden contains medieval fortresses, national parks, historical churches and museums. The country spans from southern sand beaches to arctic regions. Visitors can find 18th century ironworks, prehistoric rock carvings and Viking burial grounds. The coastline features limestone cliffs above archipelago islands.
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