Discover Muldbjerg

When choosing Muldbjerg as a destination, cultural history and landscape offer different areas of focus. The burial mounds, Muldbjerg Mølle and the area’s railway history represent different aspects of the town’s past. For planning, it is helpful to consider prehistoric remains, technological history and the landscape separately. This makes it easier to decide what interests you most. The timeline spans from the prehistoric burial mounds, through the mill dating back to the 16th century, to the railway line, which closed in 1961.

Burial mounds and traces of prehistoric times

The large burial mound at Muldbjerghøjene was built over two smaller burial mounds. The burial mound near Muldbjerg served as a burial site for at least 1,500 years. The oak coffin of the Muldbjerg Man can be dated to around 1376 BC. Its construction, long use and a specific oak coffin thus represent different aspects of prehistory. The oak coffin’s date is approximate, while the burial mound’s period of use indicates a minimum duration. This distinguishes two questions: when can an object be placed in a particular period, and for how long was a site used for burials?

Landscape and views

Muldbjerghøjene sit high in the landscape and offer sweeping views in every direction. In the area around Muldbjerg, the Bronze Age burial mounds are among the attractions in the Hover-Å Valley. When choosing where to visit, you can therefore weigh the landscape and archaeological interest as two separate priorities.

Muldbjerg Mølle and historic technology

Muldbjerg Mølle offers a different historical perspective. It dates back to the 16th century. An independent local institution took over the mill in 1983, after which it was restored. The only bone-crushing mill preserved in Denmark was installed in the mill. This distinctive feature sets the mill apart from the burial mounds: alongside the prehistoric history of burials is a historic mill with a special piece of equipment. The term “bone-crushing mill” refers to a mill for crushing bones. This allows you to consider the technology as a separate point of interest alongside the history of the building, without placing the two topics in the same period.

Muldbjerg’s railway history

Muldbjerg was stop number 13 on the Ringkøbing–Ørnhøj railway line, which closed in 1961. The number identifies Muldbjerg as a stop on this connection, while the closure year places its railway history in context. Unlike the mill or a burial mound, this concerns Muldbjerg’s role on a railway line. The closure is important to note: this is railway history, not a current travel option.

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