Hjelm, Uninhabited island in Kattegat, Denmark.
Hjelm is an uninhabited island in the Kattegat Sea off Denmark's coast. It sits around 10 kilometers southeast of Ebeltoft and features a 39-meter peak with a historic lighthouse that still operates today.
In 1287 the island became a refuge for Marsk Stig after he was declared an outlaw for killing King Erik Klipping. During the medieval period it served as a center for producing counterfeit coins.
Archaeological excavations on Hjelm reveal extensive evidence of human settlements dating back to the Stone Age period.
Access to the island is restricted to private boat owners, making visits rare and challenging. The lighthouse has operated on solar power since 1856 and sends its light across the water for up to 14 nautical miles.
Archaeological excavations reveal that people lived on or around the island as far back as the Stone Age. These early traces suggest the site held importance for thousands of years before its later medieval occupation.
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