Troldkirken

Nibe, Denmark

Troldkirken is a Stone Age megalith (dolmen) with a polygonal chambered mound covered by a capstone and surrounded by forty-eight large stones. The whole monument is some 90 metres long. The name means Church of the Troll in Danish.

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Troldkirkevej 22, Nibe, Denmark
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Details

Founded: 3500-2800 BC
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Denmark
Historical period: Neolithic Age (Denmark)

More Information

www.megalithic.co.uk
www.visitdenmark.com
en.wikipedia.org

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Søren dyhr Søndergaard (9 months ago)
Den er meget af min barndom
Laila Sparby (12 months ago)
Moro å se og lese historien om trollkirken. Trodde den var litt større, men flott utsikt fra stedet.
bodil jensen (15 months ago)
Så smuk udsigt findes næsten ikke andre steder.
Charlotte Shirvington (15 months ago)
Beautiful place with parking. Wonderful to see all year around. Great views of the countryside all around.
Morten Zink Stage (18 months ago)
Amazing view over the fjord and surrounding areas.
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