Jelling Heritage Site, Archaeological site and royal monument area in Vejle, Denmark
Two large burial mounds and two runestones mark the center of this heritage complex, which includes a stone church from the 11th century.
King Harald Bluetooth commissioned the construction of the larger runestone in 965 to document Denmark's conversion from Norse religion to Christianity.
The inscription on the runestone represents the first recorded mention of Denmark as a nation and serves as the country's birth certificate.
The heritage site includes a modern experience center with digital exhibits, interactive displays, and a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views.
The white concrete posts surrounding the complex outline a massive Viking-age palisade that enclosed an area equivalent to 400 football fields.
Location: Vejle Municipality
GPS coordinates: 55.75651,9.41974
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:45
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