In 2023, it happened. After seven years of intense work, mountains of documentation, and nail-biting suspense, Denmark received its newest World Heritage designation: Harald Bluetooth’s five monumental ring fortresses – including Borgring – were added to UNESCO’s prestigious list of the world’s most important cultural heritage sites.
In the UNESCO Hall, you’ll discover the full story. Here, you’ll learn why these fortresses are truly unique – not just for Denmark, but for the entire world. You’ll gain insight into what it really means to become part of humanity’s shared heritage, how the list came to be, which other sites are included, and what criteria must be met for a place to earn its spot.
UNESCO’s World Heritage List is not just a place of honor – it’s a promise. A promise to protect sites of outstanding value to all of us. On the list, you’ll find everything from the Pyramids of Giza to Machu Picchu in Peru and the Taj Mahal in India. And now, proudly: the Danish ring fortresses.