Troldborg Ring

#217 among destinations in Denmark

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The Troldborg Ring is an Iron Age fortification in Vejle Municipality in Denmark, 13 km west of the city of Vejle. It is located at a natural spring on a high point overlooking the Vejle River Valley. The surrounding area is a steep ravine known as the Devil's Valley. The site consists of a raised area of about 1,700 m² surrounded by a circular rampart. One side is protected by a steep drop of 70 m to the valley floor, while the other side features a 0.5-metre-deep, 2.5-metre-wide moat. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°40'44"N, 9°20'33"E

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Troldborg Ring – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jelling stones, Egtved Kirke, Engelsholm Castle, Jelling stone ship.

6.1 miNE
, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Jelling stones, Jelling
157 min walk • The Jelling stones, often referred to as Denmark’s "birth certificate," are a pair of monumental runic stones located in the town of Jelling in central Denmark. These stones, etched with intricate inscriptions and images, are a pivotal part of Viking Age history...
4.4 miS
Stela
Egtved Kirke, Egtved
112 min walk • The Egtved Runestone or DR 37 is a Viking Age runestone engraved in Old Norse with the Younger Futhark runic alphabet. It was discovered in 1863, by a master mason named Anders Nielsen from Starup, in the southern part of the cemetery of Egtved church.
2.7 miN
Forts and castles, Manor house, Baroque architecture
Engelsholm Castle, Bredsten
68 min walk • Engelsholm Castle, overlooking Engelsholm Lake, is located 14 km west of Vejle in south-western Denmark. Originally a manor house which traces its history back to the 15th century, it now houses a folk high school.
6.1 miNE
Archaeological site
Jelling stone ship, Jelling
156 min walk • The Jelling stone ship is a stone ship, the longest known to have existed, remains of which lie under the two royal barrows at Jelling, Denmark. The Jelling ship was formerly thought to have extended between the two mounds and been 170 metres long, by far the longest stone ship discovered.
3.3 miSW
Museum
Tørskind Gravel Pit
83 min walk • Tørskind Gravel Pit is a former gravel pit converted into a sculpture park near Egtved, Vejle, Denmark. The sculptures were created by Robert Jacobsen and Jean Clareboudt over five years from 1986 to 1991. The park features works made of steel, granite and timber.

Troldborg Ring

Facts and practical information

Troldborg Ring plan & book

Troldborg Ring – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Jelling stones, Jelling

Egtved Kirke, Egtved

Engelsholm Castle, Bredsten

Jelling stone ship, Jelling

Tørskind Gravel Pit