The castle Hammershus in Bornholm

The castle Hammershus in Bornholmm

Our guide Jens tells us about the castle Hammershus. Sometimes Bornholm was ruled from here.

The castle Hammershus in Bornholm

The ruins are being repaired.

The castle Hammershus in Bornholm

The castle used to be the largest one at the Baltic Sea.

The castle Hammershus in Bornholm

The castle is situated on a granite rock. There is no well so one had to collect rain water.

The castle Hammershus in Bornholm

The famous princess Leonora Christina and her husband were imprisoned here for political reasons.
They managed to escape!

The castle Hammershus in Bornholm

The Swedish coast can be seen in the distance. But the two refugees were unable to get there.
And they were soon captured.

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