What whispers echo from Prinsestøtten Stele? This unassuming stele, a silent sentinel against the Baltic sky, holds a story as layered as the granite cliffs of Bornholm. Prinsestøtten Stele, or “Princess Stone,” isn’t about a princess at all. Its name is a local quirk, a misnomer whispered down generations. It’s actually a memorial, a poignant marker of a turbulent chapter in Bornholm’s history. Prinsestøtten Stele stands as a memorial to Johan Printzensköld, the Swedish commander who met his end during the Bornholm rebellion of 1658. The islanders, chafing under Swedish rule after being ceded by Denmark in the Treaty of Roskilde, rose up in defiance. Printzensköld became a casualty of this uprising, shot by Villum Clausen, a symbol of the islanders’ yearning for Danish rule. The rebellion, ignited by Printzensköld’s death, ultimately led to Bornholm’s return to Denmark in 1660. So, Prinsestøtten Stele, despite its gentle name, is a monument to rebellion and the changing tides of power. It’s a testament to the spirit of the Bornholm people, their fierce loyalty to Denmark, and their willingness to fight for it. The stele’s silence speaks volumes, a stark reminder of the often-bloody price of freedom and the enduring ties between Bornholm and Denmark.
Nexø Lystskov
Have you ever heard the tale of Fandens Keglebane? It’s a story whispered among the towering trees of Nexø Lystskov,