Lindholm Høje is located near the city of Aalborg in Denmark.

Lindholm Høje is located near the city of Aalborg in Denmark.

It is one of the largest and most important Viking burial sites in Scandinavia.

It offers visitors a fascinating and mysterious glimpse into the ancient past. This ancient site was used from the Iron Age to the Viking Age and contains more than 700 graves and around 150 stone boats. The stones were arranged in the shape of boats, symbolically honoring the deceased and guiding them to the afterlife.

It reveals a complex picture of Viking burial tradition, showing how both cremation and burial evolved over time. What makes Lindholm Høje so remarkable is its remarkable preservation over the centuries.

The graves were buried under layers of blowing sand, protecting them from the ravages of time, until modern excavations in the 20th century uncovered them. Archaeologists have found a wealth of artefacts in the graves, including weapons, jewellery and everyday tools, providing valuable insights into the daily lives, social structures and beliefs of the Vikings.

Lindholm Høje is not only remarkable for its size. But it also tells the story of the Vikings, a society made up not only of fearsome warriors but also of skilled craftsmen, traders and farmers. As you explore the site, the placement of stone boats and burial mounds serve as a powerful reminder of the greatness of the Viking Age and the deep connection to both land and sea…