Fyrkat, Archaeological fortress site in Mariagerfjord, Denmark
The circular Viking fortress measures 120 meters in diameter with 12-meter-wide ramparts and contains sixteen longhouses arranged in four quarters.
Built around 980 AD during Harald Bluetooth's reign, Fyrkat controlled maritime routes through Mariager Fjord and the north-south trade path called Hærvej.
The fortress burial ground revealed 30 graves, including one containing jewelry suggesting the presence of a Norse religious practitioner.
Visitors access the site through designated walking paths, with guided tours explaining the layout of ramparts, moats, and reconstructed buildings.
The geometric construction followed precise mathematical principles, with four gates positioned at cardinal points connected by wooden roads intersecting at center.
Location: Mariagerfjord Municipality
Part of: Vikingemuseet Fyrkat
GPS coordinates: 56.62324,9.77045
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
World Map at Lake Klejtrup
8.7 km
Tinglysningsretten
3.8 km
Klejtrup Sø
8.4 km
Tjele Langsø
11.7 km
Mariager-Handest Veteranjernbane
9.5 km
Onsild Herred
7.5 km
H.I. Bies Bryggeri
2.2 km
Sønderlyng Herred
12.1 km
Vikingemuseet Fyrkat
743 m
Bramslev Bakker
6.7 km
Hobro Museum
2 km
Hjerritsdal Watermill
5.9 km
Hobro-stenen 2
2.2 km
Gasmuseum Hobro
2.6 km
Klejtrup Stone
7.9 km
Vester Tørslev stone
8.4 km
Klejtrup Volde
8.8 km
Kongehøjen
9.4 km
Hegedal Bakker
4.4 km
Fyrkat Møllegaard
231 m
Jordhøj
8.7 km
Hobro Theater
2.1 km
Lystfartøjsmuseum Hobro
2.5 km
Ormehøj
8.6 km
Spanskhøj
7.3 km
Snibhøj
7.2 km
Hobro Ting- og Arresthus
2.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes