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Ruins and ancient monuments in the countryside

Photo: Karin Mehl Pedersen

Odder has been the site of many exciting, but also strange, finds from the past. Spread around the countryside, you find remnants of the past that attest to the historical wealth of the area.

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Sense the presence of history

The Bjørnkær castle mounds are definitely worth a visit. It is said that the oldest tools for distilling spirits in the Nordic countries have been found here. You can also walk in the footsteps of the legendary hero Svend Felding whose story can be traced in several areas of the landscape.

Go to the coast where you can see the remains of Kysing Church – at the top of the hill at Norsminde. Or look at the old stone chests from the early Neolithic period at Rude Strand.

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The bear grotto in the forest

Just west of the Rathlousdal Manor is a genuine bear grotto. It originates from the time that the park area around the manor was a popular place for day-trippers. It is located a few hundred metres in...

The Mounds of Bjørnkær Castle

Two kilometres west of the town of Hou lies the "Bjørnkær" castle mounds in excellent condition. They consist of two banks which are protected by twin ramparts as well as a moat of water and a dry moa...

The Mounds of Kjærsgård

Just north of the highway between Odder and Horsens about 1 km west of the Åkær valley, you will find the small castle mound of Kærsgaard. In the wooded dip you can make out a foursided embankment wit...

The ruins behind Norsminde Kro (Inn) is the remnants of a church presumably established in the 13th century.The church was allowed to decay in the 1700´s but the church yard was in use up until the 18...

Grave mound by Rude Strand

Fairly well hidden in the vacation area of Rude Strand is a grave mound with stone coffins dating back to the early neolithic period around 3.500 BC. Excavations and findings from the mound have shed ...

The Gate at Åkjær

The gate at Åkjær is linked to the legendary character "Svend Felding" He was born at the Åkjær Manor, and it is for this reason that the bridge across the river at the village of Bilsbæk is known as ...

The bowl-shaped stone in Fensten

In Fensten Sønderskov about 2/3 of the way down the forest road you´ll find the man-sized stone at the side of the road. The bowls of the stone is linked to religious worshipping of the Bronze Age, th...

Royal stones by the Hundslund Church

Standing upright like soldiers the three so-called hunting preserves stones mark the entrance to the Hundslund church. For many years this type of ancient monument did not catch the attention of exper...

Inspiration for other historic attractions in Odder

Odder Museum

Odder Museum is situated right in the centre of Odder in a lovely green area close to the high street of Odder. The area is a great cultural environme...

Odder manor houses are sturdy structures

There are many exciting stories about the Odder manor houses and they are just waiting to be heard. Take an exciting trip back in time.

Churches along the Odder Coast

Romanesque church construction and Medieval art characterise Odder's beautiful churches. Feel the wings of history as you go and see the old buildings...

Impressive architecture near Odder

Odder has a number of marked buildings which often reflect the fashion of their times. Designed by renowned architects, the beautiful buildings play t...