Why is this hill called Hjortebakken, the “Deer Hill”? Let me tell you. Hjortebakken earned its name from a tragic event: the shooting of the island’s last red deer right on this very spot. In 1755, a report to the king estimated around 100 red deer roamed Bornholm. However, by 1771, the king, losing his taste for hunting here, leased the hunting rights to the highest bidder. This sealed the fate of the red deer. Sadly, the last hind was shot in 1779, followed by the final stag in 1785. But Hjortebakken isn’t just about a sad end. It’s also home to a fascinating historical site: a “domarring”, a circle formed by ten large and nine smaller boulders. These domarring are more common in Sweden, making this one a rare sight in Denmark. Archaeological digs at Hjortebakken’s domarring unearthed burnt human bones, suggesting it served as a burial ground during the late Iron Age – over 1,000 years ago. So, Hjortebakken stands as a testament to both the island’s natural history and its ancient past.
Nexø Lystskov
Have you ever heard the tale of Fandens Keglebane? It’s a story whispered among the towering trees of Nexø Lystskov,