Troldkirken, Neolithic burial site in Sønderholm, Denmark
Troldkirken is a Stone Age burial site built from large stones in Sønderholm near Aalborg, stretching about 50 meters in length. The structure features a central burial chamber surrounded by massive stones arranged as a dolmen, a prehistoric burial form.
The site was built around 5,000 years ago during the Funnelbeaker culture, making it one of the region's oldest structures. It received official protection status in 1809 to preserve its importance as a prehistoric monument.
The name translates to Church of the Troll, coming from old stories about supernatural beings said to react to the church bells of Sønderholm. These tales show how the stone monument has long captured people's imagination.
The site is accessible to visitors year-round and is maintained by the Historical Museum of Northern Jutland in Aalborg. Coming prepared for the open outdoor setting is important, especially with the changeable weather common to the area.
The large capstone weighing several tons rests upon the stones below as the center of the structure. This heavy placement shows the impressive building knowledge of the people who constructed the burial site.
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