I personally find this ruin super interesting and specially since it shows a bit more real of how they were after the years. Nice comparison if you have been to Eketorp fort in the south of Öland!

Ismantorp Fortress, or "Ismantorps fornborg" in Swedish, is an ancient ring fortress located on the island of Öland, Sweden. Ring fortresses were a type of prehistoric fortification found in Scandinavia during the Iron Age. Ismantorp Fortress is known for its circular layout and was likely constructed in the Migration Period, around 300-600 AD. It consists of a series of stone walls forming concentric rings, which could have served defensive and strategic purposes. Visitors to Ismantorp Fortress can explore the ruins and gain insights into the historical and archaeological significance of this ancient site. It's a fascinating historical site for those interested in Sweden's ancient past.

After arriving in Öland this was one of the first sights we went visiting. The road is quite fine, only on the last few meters it turns into a dirtroad. The parking lot is also not paved, but otherwise fine. There's plenty of parking, but surprisingly few visitors. Even though we came here on a beautiful sunny day. The remains of the fortress are quite complete and if you climb up, you can get a better view of it. Of course a higher perspective would reveal an even better view. But to get that picture you'll need a helictoper....or a drone with a camera maybe. Even though the fortress is pretty much gone, you can see all the remains of the inner and outer walls and surely it was an impressive sight when it was still in one piece. It's a nice sight, only a quick walk from the parking lot on a nice, open field. Be respectful and be careful when you climb up, so you won't damage the ruins any further. To me it was also suprising - besides the few visitors - that there isn't any fee or entrance here. It's just there.... and that's very nice.

Historical ruins worth a visit. No reconstruction (like Eketorps but bigger) and even more remote (great driving roads to get there BTW). Peaceful, quiet, contemplative.

Nice fortress to visit. Archeologist don't excavate yet so imagine all the treasure beneath your feet!

Beautiful historical contact with the Swedish traditional fortress. Worthy to visit!

It's an interesting historical monument but the major appeal is the walk out to it which was fantastic. Farmland, woodland, scrub, meadows and wetland (dry as bone in the middle of a heatwave though). The little coffeshop on site is rrally nice as well - friendly staff and great, homemade snacks.

Ruin of a circle wall with house grounds inside. Sadly enough no info at site. Even though, cool place to visit if you're in the area or interested in historic places!