Lilleborg

#41 among destinations in Denmark

Forts and castles

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Lilleborg is a ruined castle in the Almindingen forest in the centre of the Danish island of Bornholm. It is situated close to the main road from Rønne to Svaneke. Of the Danish fortresses built in the 12th century, Lilleborg most closely resembles those of Saxon architectural style. ()

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 55°7'8"N, 14°53'49"E

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HovedstadenDenmark

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Lilleborg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ekkodalen, Rytterknægten, Gamleborg, Almindingen.

0.6 miSE
Valley with echoing rock walls
Ekkodalen, Aakirkeby
17 min walk • Ekkodalen on Bornholm is Denmark's longest rift. It stretches 12 km from Vallensgård Mose through Almindingen, Flæskedal, Kløvedal and Kelseådal to Saltuna on Bornholm's northeast coast.
0.6 miSW
Hill with a lookout tower and biking paths
Rytterknægten
15 min walk • Rytterknægten is the highest point on the Danish island of Bornholm at 162 metres above sea level. The bierg is situated on a wooded bedrock of gaiter formations in the middle of Almindingen forest. Aakirkeby is located about 5 kilometres to the southeast.
0.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Gamleborg
13 min walk • Gamleborg, also known as Gamleborg Viking Fortress, was the first fortification on the Danish island of Bornholm. Built around 750 AD, it was the seat of the kings of Bornholm during the Viking age and early Middle Ages.
1.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Almindingen
30 min walk • Almindingen is one of the largest forests in Denmark. It is located in the centre of the island of Bornholm. The forest covers 3,800 hectares, making it Denmark's third largest.

Lilleborg

Facts and practical information

Lilleborg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ekkodalen, Aakirkeby

Rytterknægten

Gamleborg

Almindingen