Valdemarsmuren

The Valdemarsmuren extends over three kilometers with a height of six meters and a thickness of 2.5 meters, built from monk stones in northern Germany.

Constructed during the second half of the 12th century under King Valdemar the Great, this wall marked the first use of bricks in Danish fortification construction.

The structure represents a crucial component of the Danevirke defense system, featuring walkways and observation points for soldiers monitoring potential threats from the south.

Visitors can explore a 75-meter section of the restored wall near the Danevirke Museum, which underwent excavation and renovation between 2006 and 2007.

The wall includes a frontal ditch measuring 2.5 meters deep and 15 meters wide, built upon an older foundation made from boulder stones.

Location: Schleswig-Holstein

Inception: 11 century

Part of: Danevirke

GPS coordinates: 54.48170,9.49551

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:54