In Hjelm Forest, there is a small elevation by Hessel Stream known as the " Kings Rise".
It said that King Valdemar Sejr sailed to this place after his crusade in Estonia in 1219, on his way to Urnehoved Moot, where the assembled population saw the flag Dannebrog for the first time.
Kongens Forhøjning
Kongens Forhøjning
Kongens Forhøjning, Aabenraa
6200 Aabenraa
Photo: Aabenraa Tourist
Photo: Aabenraa Tourist