Viking castle Borgring

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Borgring: UNESCO-listed Viking heritage near Køge

Just 4 km from Køge Torv lies Borgring, one of the five Danish ring castles that now adorn UNESCO's World Heritage List since 17 September 2023. The recording, made at the World Committee Congress in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marks these castles as a unique period in the history of Scandinavia, where the transition from pagan belief to an integral part of Europe's Christian culture took place.

Built between 970-980 AD. during the reign of King Harald Bluetooth, the ring castles symbolize an era of historical importance. Built to consolidate power and withstand pressure from the German-Roman Empire, the architectural marvels are now part of UNESCO recognition.

The Discovery of Borgring: An Archaeological Masterpiece

In 2014, archaeologists Søren Sindbæk and Nanna Holm made the remarkable discovery of Borgring, hidden in a field near Køge. Its perfect circular shape became visible through drone footage, revealing a Trelleborg-type Viking fortress. This led to the creation of the Borgring Experience Center, a future attraction and headquarters for the Center for Viking Studies, which will open in the spring of 2025.

Why "Viking Castle"?

The project has attracted international attention, and the name "Viking Castle" was chosen to facilitate communication and appeal to a global audience that finds the Viking Age fascinating.

Experience Center Borgring: A Growing Tourist Attraction

In addition to the UNESCO certification, the Borgring Experience Center is expected to open in the spring of 2025. The center will not only exhibit the castle itself, but also convey the Viking Age and Nordic gods, and act as a base for Viking studies. It will be a beacon for tourism in the Køge area and an invitation to explore Denmark's rich cultural heritage.

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