Hidden Archaeological Gems
Explore the ancient landscape of Esbjerg and Ribe, where Danish history spans from prehistoric burial mounds to medieval fortifications. This collection features the ruins of Riberhus, a 12th-century royal castle, alongside Iron Age settlements and field systems at Myrtue. The list includes several significant tumuli, such as Skibhøj and Kongehøjene, and Kammerslusen, a historic sea lock that manages the tides of the Wadden Sea.
A Riberhus
Riberhus was a royal castle situated on the western outskirts of Ribe, Esbjerg Municipality, Denmark.
Skibhøj
Prehistoric burial mound or tumulus.
Kongehøjene
Group of ancient burial mounds.
Jernalderbopladsen Myrtue
Archaeological site featuring the remains and reconstructions of an Iron Age settlement in the Marbæk area.
Kammerslusen
A sea lock built in 1912 to control water levels between the Ribe River and the Wadden Sea.
Jernalderagre
Preserved traces of ancient agricultural field systems dating back to the Iron Age.
Kanhøje
Site containing several prehistoric burial mounds.
Gulebjerg
Natural elevation in the Marbæk area providing views over Ho Bay and the surrounding coastal landscape.
Aftægten
Scenic viewpoint offering perspectives across the flat marshlands and meadows south of Ribe.
Marbæk Høj
Bronze Age burial mound situated in a coastal plantation, serving as a viewpoint over the Wadden Sea.
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