Sandby Borg Ringfort
Sandby Borg
Archaeologists are still unraveling the secrets of the brutal massacre that wiped out this ancient fort.

πŸ“œ Sandby Borg is an Iron Age ringfort on the southeast coast of the Swedish island of Γ–land, infamous for a brutal massacre that occurred some 1,500 years ago. Archaeologists discovered dozens of brutally killed humans, left unburied.

Why Go

πŸ” Unravel ancient mysteries of a 5th-century massacre
πŸ“œ Explore an Iron Age ringfort
πŸ›οΈ See Roman-era artifacts like glass, arrowheads, and coins
🚢 Easy access, self-guided or arranged tours available

Why Avoid

πŸ’€ Site of a gruesome mass murder
πŸ‘» Local legends warn of "dangers of the fort"

Tips

πŸ“ž Arrange a tour via Facebook page or email info@sandbyborg.se.
πŸš— Located on Γ–land island, accessible by car from Kalmar.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Small road leads to a parking area next to the ringfort.

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