Louisenlund

#171 among destinations in Denmark

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Louisenlund, some 3.5 kilometres east of Østermarie on the Danish island of Bornholm, is a site with one of Denmark's largest collection of megaliths. Some 50 stones standing upright among the trees, many of them over 2.5 metres high. Gryet, a similar site in a wood near Bodilsker west of Nexø once had over 60 megaliths but many have now been removed. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°8'12"N, 15°4'3"E

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HovedstadenDenmark

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

Nearby attractions include: Bornholms Middelaldercenter, Aarsdale, Bornholms Sommerfuglepark, Østerlars Church.

5.2 miNW
Amusement park
Bornholms Middelaldercenter, Gudhjem
132 min walk • Bornholms Middelaldercenter is a family attraction near Østerlars in northeastern Bornholm, Denmark.
3.7 miSE
Sailing, Marina
Aarsdale
94 min walk • Nestled on the eastern coast of the Danish island of Bornholm, Aarsdale is a charming village that boasts a picturesque marina. This idyllic spot serves as a tranquil haven for sailing enthusiasts and a gateway for travelers seeking to explore the Baltic Sea's...
5.4 miSE
Park, Garden, Zoo
Bornholms Sommerfuglepark, Neksø
139 min walk • Bornholm Butterfly Park is located on the western outskirts of Nexø on the Danish island of Bornholm. Over a thousand brightly coloured butterflies from around the world can be seen in a large former hothouse while wild Danish species abound in the flowery garden.
4.8 miNW
Round church dating from 12th century
Østerlars Church, Gudhjem
123 min walk • Østerlars Church is a historic building located just north of the village of Østerlars, 5 kilometres south of Gudhjem on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. It is the largest and, possibly, the oldest of the island's four round churches.
1.5 miE
Amusement, Amusement park
Joboland
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Denmark, Joboland is a family-friendly amusement park that promises a day of fun and adventure for visitors of all ages. With its lush greenery and array of attractions, this park offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily...
3 miE
Church
Svaneke Church
76 min walk • Svaneke Church stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Denmark, located in the picturesque town of Svaneke on the eastern coast of Bornholm Island. This beautiful church, constructed in the 16th century, is an exemplar of the Gothic architectural style...
2 miW
Romanesque architecture, Church, Historical place
Østermarie Church
52 min walk • Østermarie Church, in the village of Østermarie near Svaneke on the Danish island of Bornholm, was originally built in the early 13th century. While it was being demolished in 1890, it was discovered it was of considerable architectural interest and work was stopped. The new church from 1891 is also in the Romanesque style.
3.7 miSE
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Aarsdale Windmill, Svaneke
96 min walk • Aarsdale Windmill is a smock windmill located on a hilltop on the southern fringe of Aarsdale, 3 kilometres south of Svaneke on the Danish island of Bornholm. Constructed in 1877, it is still in operational condition although it is no longer in regular use.
5.2 miS
Romanesque architecture, Church
St Bodil's Church
132 min walk • St. Bodil's Church is a parish church dating from the 13th century located in Denmark, 4 km west of Nexø on the Danish island of Bornholm.
2 miSE
Romanesque architecture, Church
St Ib's Church
51 min walk • St. Ib's Church, 3 km south-west of Svaneke on the Danish island of Bornholm, is a fine 12th century Romanesque building. The altarpiece was painted by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg in 1846. The Renaissance pulpit was decorated by Paul Høm in 1964 with ceramics of the four evangelists.
5.4 miSE
Museum
Nexø Museum
138 min walk • Nexø Museum is the town museum of Nexø on the Danish island of Bornholm. Located in the harbour area of the town, it is housed in a historic sandstone building. Exhibitions document the town's history including the periods in the 1940s when it was occupied by the Germans and bombed by the Russians.