The rulers of Voldtofte - a Bronze Age power centre

The rulers of Voldtofte – a Bronze Age power centre – refers to a major archaeological area on South-West Funen. Here, Voldtofte Mark and the burial mounds in the landscape have been investigated several times. Finds from the burial mound of Lusehøj are especially significant and have led to it being regarded as one of Scandinavia’s most richly furnished graves from the Middle to Late Bronze Age, around 900–700 BC. Visiting the area gives a sense of how important this part of Funen once was in prehistory, with the low hills and fields still bearing traces of earlier burial monuments and activity.

Visit The rulers of Voldtofte to experience a key Bronze Age power centre in South-West Funen. The excavated burial mounds at Voldtofte Mark, particularly Lusehøj, have produced finds that rank among Scandinavia’s most lavish Bronze Age graves. The landscape offers a quiet, reflective stop where you can picture the status and influence of the people once buried here.

A worthwhile detour for anyone interested in Bronze Age archaeology and Scandinavian prehistory.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

Allow about 30–60 minutes, mainly as a short stop to understand the landscape and its Bronze Age significance, or longer if you are particularly interested in archaeology.

Best time to visit

Daylight hours are best, so you can see the surrounding fields and burial mounds clearly and read any on-site information. The area is likely more pleasant in the drier months when the ground is easier to walk and the views over the South-West Funen landscape are clearer.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Dreslette Kirke (church)

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• Øksnebjerg Mølle

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• Hagenskov Gods/Hagenskov Manor

  Historic building · 4.2 km

• Saruppladsen - back to the stoneage

  Historic building · 5.0 km

• Haarby - Kærlighedsstien - Love Path

  Park · 5.1 km

• CulturArte

  Attraction · 5.2 km

Frequently asked

What is The rulers of Voldtofte and Lusehøj burial mound?

The rulers of Voldtofte refers to a Bronze Age power centre on South-West Funen, where Voldtofte Mark and several burial mounds have been excavated. Within this area, Lusehøj is a particularly important burial mound. Finds recovered there mean Lusehøj is regarded as one of Scandinavia’s most richly equipped burial mounds from the Middle to Late Bronze Age, approximately 900–700 BC.

Why is Lusehøj at Voldtofte considered so important in the Bronze Age?

Lusehøj is considered important because excavations have uncovered finds that mark it out as one of Scandinavia’s most richly furnished burial mounds from the Middle to Late Bronze Age, around 900–700 BC. This level of grave goods suggests that people of considerable status and power were buried here, which is why the wider area is described as a Bronze Age power centre.

How much time should I plan for a visit to The rulers of Voldtofte?

You only need a short stop to visit The rulers of Voldtofte and get a sense of the Bronze Age landscape. Around 30–60 minutes is usually enough to look over the area, consider the location of the burial mounds and reflect on the finds from Lusehøj that make it such an important site in Scandinavian Bronze Age archaeology.

What period does the Lusehøj burial mound at Voldtofte belong to?

The Lusehøj burial mound at Voldtofte belongs to the Middle to Late Bronze Age. The finds recovered from excavations date it to roughly 900–700 BC. This time frame helps explain why it is seen as a key site for understanding developments in Scandinavian society during the later Bronze Age, particularly in terms of social status and long-distance connections.

Is The rulers of Voldtofte worth visiting if I am not an archaeology expert?

Yes, it can still be worthwhile even if you know little about archaeology. The main interest lies in knowing that this otherwise quiet landscape once held a Bronze Age power centre. The story of Lusehøj as one of Scandinavia’s richest burial mounds from about 900–700 BC adds context, and you can appreciate how significant this area was in prehistory while enjoying a short stop in the countryside.

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