Archäologische Stätten in Djursland

Archaeological Treasures of Djursland

Djursland’s landscape preserves a dense concentration of prehistoric and medieval sites. This selection features the Neolithic Poskær Stenhus, Denmark's largest round barrow, alongside Bronze Age burial mounds like Agri Bavnehøj and Trehøje, which offer panoramic views from 137 meters above sea level. The list also includes strategic military history, from the 19th-century Olaf Ryes Skanser fortifications on the Helgenæs isthmus to the medieval castle remains at Eskjærtoft Voldsted.

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Agri Bavnehøj

Agri Bavnehøj is a Danish hill and vista point with a bronze age burial mound, located 137 meters above sea level.

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Poskær Stenhus

Poskær Stenhus is the largest round barrow in Denmark, dating back to 3.300 B.C.

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Agri Dyssen

Neolithic dolmen, also known as Dolmen von Grovlegård, located west of Agri village in the Mols Bjerge region.

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Trehøje Mols

Trehøje is a Danish vista point with a view of the sea to the east, south and west, located in the Mols Bjerge National Park on the…

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Olaf Ryes Skanser

A 19th-century military fortification situated on the narrow Dragsmur isthmus. It played a critical role during the First Schleswig War of 1849 under General Olaf Rye.