The Mound of Hagbard

Hagbard's Mound, located south of Sigersted, dates back to the Bronze Age (1800-500 BC). The mound is linked to the legend of Hagbard and Signe, as told by Saxo in his History of Denmark.

The story tells that the Norwegian prince Hagbard was not allowed to marry his beloved Signe, the daughter of King Siger (Sigersted). When he nevertheless went to visit her, he was captured, and as punishment, he was to be hanged on the mound. Signe wished to die with her Hagbard.

They had agreed that when she saw Hagbard in the gallows, she would set fire to her maiden chamber. To test her love, Hagbard first hung his cloak on the gallows. He then saw flames coming from Signe's maiden chamber and allowed himself to be hanged.

There is a smaller mound nearby, called Signe's Mound. It is best viewed from Skælskørvej.

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