Jelling Mounds, Viking burial mounds in Jelling, Denmark
Two earthen mounds measuring 70 meters in diameter and rising 10 meters high stand prominently between ancient runestones at the heritage site.
King Harald Bluetooth constructed these mounds in the tenth century, with the northern one containing a wooden chamber for his father Gorm the Old.
The mounds and surrounding monuments represent Denmark's transition from Norse beliefs to Christianity, marking a fundamental change in Danish society.
Visitors can climb to the summit of both mounds for panoramic views of the monument area and observe the white concrete posts marking ancient boundaries.
The site includes the first recorded instance of Denmark's name on stone and contains burial chambers that influenced medieval Danish architecture.
Location: Vejle Municipality
Part of: Jelling Heritage Site
GPS coordinates: 55.75651,9.41974
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:28
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