Julianehøj

Julianehøj is an archaeological site in Odsherred with a stone-paved burial chamber featuring decorated walls and sculptural works set into the natural landscape. The location merges an ancient grave with artistic additions from the 1700s.

During excavations in 1776, Prince Frederick oversaw archaeological investigations at this ancient burial site. These efforts led to its transformation into a memorial for Queen Juliane-Marie.

The sculptures by John Wiedewelt blend ancient burial traditions with eighteenth-century Danish commemorative practices. This fusion shows how the period reinterpreted old sites and gave them new meaning.

The site includes interpretative panels explaining the archaeological findings and modifications made during the late 1700s. Wear sturdy shoes as the terrain is uneven and affected by weather conditions.

The burial mound was originally built thousands of years ago but received its artistic embellishments only in the 1700s. This unusual blend of prehistoric origins with royal artistic patronage sets the place apart.