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Dodekalitten

Monumental stone circle above the Småland Sea, where towering granite figures, evolving electronic music and ancient burial mounds merge into one open‑air artwork.

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Set high on the gentle “Alps of Lolland” above the Småland Sea, Dodekalitten is a vast outdoor artwork where towering granite figures, changing electronic music and an ancient landscape merge into one experience. Twelve monumental stone figures, each 7–9m high and up to 45 tonnes, stand in a 40m-wide circle overlooking burial mounds and distant islands. Open year‑round and free to visit, it is part sculpture park, part sound installation and part time portal, inviting you to linger, listen and let your imagination run.

A brief summary to Dodekalitten

  • Kragenæsvej 62, Lolland Municipality, Torrig L, 4943, DK
  • +4529474189
  • Visit website
  • Duration: 1 to 2.5 hours
  • Free
  • Environment icon Outdoor
  • Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
  • Monday 12 am-12 am
  • Tuesday 12 am-12 am
  • Wednesday 12 am-12 am
  • Thursday 12 am-12 am
  • Friday 12 am-12 am
  • Saturday 12 am-12 am
  • Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

  • Plan at least 1–2 hours so you can walk the whole circle, sit on the low stones and experience how the music and light shift while you are there.
  • Wear sturdy shoes and windproof layers; the hilltop is exposed and can feel much windier and cooler than the surrounding countryside.
  • Bring water, snacks or a picnic, as there are no cafés at the monument itself and only limited facilities down by the harbour.
  • If possible, time your visit for early morning or late evening for softer light, fewer people and especially atmospheric shadows among the stones.
  • Keep an eye on local listings for occasional concerts or cultural events that take place in the stone circle to experience the site in a different way.
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Getting There

  • Car from Maribo (regional hub)

    From Maribo, reaching Dodekalitten by car typically takes 25–30 minutes. The route follows main and secondary roads through open countryside and is straightforward to drive. Parking is free at Kragenæs Harbour, from where you continue on foot along a signposted path across fields and light woodland to the monument in about 10–15 minutes. In high summer, the car park can fill up around midday, so early morning or late afternoon arrivals are more comfortable.

  • Regional bus to Kragenæs

    A regional bus connects Maribo with Kragenæs, generally taking 35–45 minutes depending on the service. Tickets are usually in the range of 30–60 DKK one way for adults, with discounts for children and travel cards. Buses run several times a day but less frequently in the evening and on weekends, so checking the timetable in advance is important. From the bus stop in Kragenæs, expect a 10–20 minute walk on a gently uphill path over mixed terrain, which may be uneven and muddy after rain.

  • Cycling from nearby towns

    Northern Lolland is popular for cycling, and Dodekalitten sits near established routes such as the local "Lollands Alpen" trail. From Maribo or Nakskov, the ride is roughly 20–30 km and takes about 1.5–2.5 hours each way at a relaxed pace. The roads are mostly quiet and relatively flat with some gentle hills near the site. There is no dedicated bike parking at the monument itself, but you can lock your bicycle at Kragenæs Harbour or discreetly near the start of the walking path.

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Stone giants on the Lolland high ground

Perched on a hilltop above the Småland Sea, Dodekalitten immediately feels larger than life. A ring of monumental granite figures rises from the grass, each between seven and nine metres tall and weighing up to 45 tonnes. Their bodies are roughly hewn, but the uppermost couple of metres are chiselled into expressive heads, all turned inwards toward the centre of a circle about 40 metres across. The name comes from Greek and means “twelve stones”, a hint at both the number of figures and the deliberate reference to prehistoric stone circles. Yet this is very much a contemporary artwork, still evolving, rather than an archaeological site. From the first glimpse on the approach, the silhouettes of the statues cut against the open sky, immediately tying sculpture, horizon and weather together.

A dialogue between legend, music and landscape

Dodekalitten was conceived as a four‑part artwork: the stone figures themselves, an invented mythic history behind them, a specially composed musical layer and the surrounding landscape. The sculptor Thomas Kadziola has been carving the figures on site over many years, while composer Wayne Siegel created electroacoustic music that plays from speakers hidden in low seating stones within the circle. The soundscape runs from sunrise to sunset, responding to conditions such as season and light. Instead of a repeatable track, the composition slowly shifts, so every visit is slightly different. Together with the sweeping views across fields, forest and sea, it creates an atmosphere that feels both futuristic and ancient, as if the stones are witnesses to stories stretching thousands of years in both directions.

Among burial mounds and the Småland Sea

The artwork sits in a protected cultural landscape nicknamed the “Alps of Lolland” – a gently hilly area that stands out on this otherwise flat island. Just nearby lies the passage grave Glentehøj and several Bronze Age burial mounds, knitting Dodekalitten into a corridor of prehistory. Only a few hundred metres away, the coastline opens towards the Smålandsfarvandet, dotted with small islands. On clear days, the view from the stone circle stretches over water and farmland, with shifting skies that dramatically change the mood of the site. Low evening sun can cast long shadows from the figures across the grass, while hazy days soften the outlines and make the statues feel almost like mirages.

A place to linger, listen and play

Despite its monumental scale, Dodekalitten invites slow, personal exploration rather than quick snapshots. You can walk between the figures, sit on the flat stones that double as benches, or stand at the centre of the circle and let the layered electronic tones wash around you. The open grassy space naturally becomes a spot for picnics, quiet contemplation or children’s imaginative games among the “stone people”. Events such as concerts and cultural performances occasionally make use of the circle as a stage, reinforcing the idea of the artwork as a living place rather than a static monument. At quieter times, the main activity is simply being there: feeling the wind, listening to the evolving soundscape and noticing how the expressions of the carved faces seem to change as you move.

Year‑round, open‑air art on Lolland

Dodekalitten is accessible all year and entrance is free, underlining its role as a public artwork rooted in the local landscape. There are no gates or ticket booths; the boundary is defined only by the circle of stones and the sweep of the hill. Because it is entirely outdoors, every season offers a different experience: spring light over new green fields, high‑summer warmth, crisp autumn air or the stark drama of winter skies. Whether you stay for twenty minutes or a couple of hours, it rewards unhurried visits. The combination of large‑scale sculpture, subtle sound, surrounding prehistory and wide horizons makes Dodekalitten one of Denmark’s more unusual contemporary landmarks, and a compelling reason to explore northern Lolland.

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