Bastrup Tower

Bastrup Tower is a ruined medieval defensive tower situated near Bastrup Lake in Denmark. The standing remains show round walls made of rough stone blocks fitted together, a form common to military structures from that era.

It was built in the first half of the 1100s, likely by a local leader who sought to watch over trade routes in the region. The tower rose during a time when such fortifications were becoming more common across northern lands.

The name derives from the surrounding landscape and landscape features of the area where it sits. Today the ruins remain a reference point for the region and draw people curious about medieval construction and defense.

The site is easy to reach with parking nearby and shelter available if you need protection from the weather. The ground around the ruins is uneven, so sturdy shoes help when walking around the old walls.

Digging and research revealed that the tower stood alone, with no fortification walls or other buildings around it. This suggests it was a lone watchtower designed to keep watch over the surrounding lands.