Maglehøjene – Ancient Burial Mounds with a View of the Kattegat

Photo: VisitNordsjælland

Maglehøjene – Ancient Burial Mounds with a View of the Kattegat

Photo: VisitNordsjælland

Maglehøjene – Ancient Burial Mounds with a View of the Kattegat

Photo: VisitNordsjælland

Maglehøjene – Ancient Burial Mounds with a View of the Kattegat

Step Back into the Bronze Age

Maglehøje consists of protected burial mounds that offer a unique insight into the past. Originally, there were more, but many have been ploughed over time. An excavation in 1890 revealed an oak coffin, bones, and fragments of a bronze neck ring, once worn by women in the Bronze Age.

Two of the mounds are particularly large, measuring 26 and 33 meters in diameter and standing 7 meters high. From the top, you can take in breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Take a Break at Café Havestuen

Right next to Maglehøje, you’ll find the charming Café Havestuen, where you can enjoy freshly baked sourdough rolls, a great cup of coffee, or a glass of wine. The café focuses on organic and locally sourced ingredients.

Walking Route Among the Burial Mounds

A collaboration between Gribskov Municipality, local landowners, and Museum Nordsjælland has created a 1.3 km walking trail leading you through the burial mounds. Informative signs provide insight into the Bronze Age in both Danish and English. Picnic tables and benches make it a perfect family-friendly outing.

Note: Dogs are not allowed inside the fenced area due to grazing animals.

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