Lindholm Høje – Denmark
The remarkable archaeological site of Lindholm Høje lies on a hillside overlooking the Limfjord near Aalborg. The site contains one of the largest and best-preserved collections of Viking Age burial grounds in Scandinavia.
Hundreds of stone settings mark the locations of ancient graves dating from the Iron Age and Viking period, many arranged in distinctive ship-shaped patterns. These stone outlines reflect the importance of maritime culture in Viking society.
Today Lindholm Høje offers a fascinating glimpse into the burial traditions and daily life of the Viking world.
