Gråborg
The largest ring fort on Öland, surrounded by high walls, with the ruins of the medieval St. Knut's Chapel nearby.
Gråborg is the largest Iron Age ring fort on Öland. Its stone walls are about 640 meters in circumference and 6 to 7 meters high. The site was reused in the Middle Ages, and an arched gate survives. Outside the fort stand the ruins of St. Knut's Chapel from the 12th century. It is located in the center of the island, about 15 kilometers from the Öland Bridge. Entry is free. It is often visited together with the Karlevi Runestone.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ismantorp Fortress
- Öland Zoo & Amusement Park
- Sandby Borg
- Lerkaka Windmills
- Himmelsberga Open-Air Museum
- Karlevi Runestone
- Öland Bridge
- Solliden Palace