Hammershus, Medieval fortress ruins on the northern coast of Bornholm, Denmark
The stone fortress stands 74 meters above the Baltic Sea, with defensive walls extending 750 meters around the perimeter of the complex point.
The Archbishop of Lund initiated construction of Hammershus around 1200 to establish control over Bornholm through an agreement with King Svend III of Denmark.
The northern fortress represents the strategic importance of Bornholm island during centuries of territorial conflicts between Denmark, Sweden, and the Catholic Church.
Visitors can access the fortress ruins throughout the year without paying an entrance fee, while the visitor center provides detailed historical information.
Local inhabitants of Bornholm collected stones from the abandoned fortress between 1745 and 1822, until authorities declared it a protected monument.
Location: Bornholm regional municipality
Inception: 1200s
Address: Langebjergvej 26, 3770 Allinge-Sandvig, Denmark 3770 Allinge-Sandvig
Phone: +4556481140
Website: http://visitdenmark.com/denmark/hammershus-slotsruin-gdk614896
GPS coordinates: 55.27115,14.75582
Latest update: June 21, 2025 06:55
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