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Hammershus Castle Ruins

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Hammershus Castle Ruins

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Location: Bornholm, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

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1. View of Hammershus – Hammershus Castle Ruins loop from Kirkeby

16.8km

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270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Hammershus Castle Ruins – Hammershus Castle Ruins loop from Sandlinien

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02:41

180m

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3. Hammershus Castle Ruins – Hammerhavn Harbor loop from Langebjerg

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01:21

80m

Expert hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Jörg

August 5, 2019

A visit to the largest castle ruins in Northern Europe is a must during a holiday in Bornholm.

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JR56

February 5, 2022

Hammershus was a heavily fortified castle on the northwest side of the Danish island of Bornholm. Today it is one of the largest contiguous castle ruin complexes in Northern Europe. It is located on a cliff 74 meters above sea level and is surrounded by a 750 meter long ring wall. Since the transition of Scania from Denmark to Sweden in the 17th century, it has been closer to Germany and Sweden than to the rest of Denmark.

The complex consists of an inner courtyard and two outer courtyards. The fortress is dominated by a huge, rectangular keep. The inner courtyard could be reached through a square gate tower. It is protected by a nine meter high ring wall with flanking towers. The individual buildings leaned against the inner wall of the wall. A watchtower and a small ravine prevented anyone from approaching unnoticed.

In 1743 the castle was abandoned. As a result, parts of the complex were demolished to obtain building materials until the ruins were listed as a monument by royal decree in 1822. The first conservation measures began in 1890 and have continued intermittently to this day. The ruins are now a popular tourist destination.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammershus

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Friedrich F.

August 22, 2018

This ruin is definitely worth a visit.

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Bornholm, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Hammershus Castle Ruins

1. View of Hammershus – Hammershus Castle Ruins loop from Kirkeby

2. Hammershus Castle Ruins – Hammershus Castle Ruins loop from Sandlinien

3. Hammershus Castle Ruins – Hammerhavn Harbor loop from Langebjerg

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