Madsebakke — Attraction in Bornholms Regionskommune

Information on faith and religion in bronze age, where ships and the sun both play major roles. A lot of symbols carved directly into the rock. Madsebakke is a rocky slope between Sandvig and Allinge on Nordbornholm, known for its extensive rock carvings from the younger Bronze Age. The Madselykke carving field is Denmark's largest with fourteen ship carvings, five wheel crosses, five foot figures and many bowl characters. Definately...

If you are a fan of petroglyphs aka rock carvings Madsebakke is the right place for you since this is Denmark's biggest site. A part from the main site, new carvings are still being found in the area. Look out for these and consider doing the beautiful walk from Madsebakke towards Hammerhus. This is a new path which is not yet visible on most maps. Don't forget to turn around and enjoy the lovely sea...

Very interesting group of rock carvings. They are highlighted by red (removable) paint, otherwise they would be really hard to see. There are signs which point you there from the main road, there is a parking place from which you have to walk to the rocks, and there are several information...