Hammershus - it is the largest medieval fortress in northern Europe. It is located at an altitude of 74 meters above sea level in the northern part of the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. The castle was built in the 13th century and for a long time served as the residence of the Archbishop of Lund, but thanks to recent studies of historians, it became known that the castle was built as a royal residence for Valdemar II, King of Denmark. It is also assumed that the castle was a base for the Crusaders.

The fortress consists of a main castle and the adjacent tower, surrounded by a stone wall that stretches for 750 meters around the castle grounds. Bricks that scientists have found during the excavations have allowed to clarify the construction of the fortress.

The fortress has been repeatedly prey royal troops during the conflict Danish kings and archbishops of Lund. In 1658 hammershus was captured by the Swedes, but a rebellion residents Bornholm spodviglo Swedish king to free the castle and return it to the Danes.

The fortress is sometimes used as a prison. In 1750, the castle was partially destroyed, in ruins. In 1990, it partially restored.

Visitors hammershus beautiful views of the coast and the sea surrounding Bornholm. In the south of the castle - the valley, thick forest.

Bornholm - the island, where in summer it gets dark just 4 hours. Many Danish artists created impressive images hammershus. The most famous is the painting, written by Anton Kildrupom. It is on display at the Art Museum of Bornholm.