Kvarnberget — The Executioner's Hill

Västra Götaland · Sweden · Execution site

Former “Gallows Hill” where the city's first executioner lived on the hill's “foul side”.

The hill was formerly called “Gallows Hill” and carries a dark aura from the brutal punishments of the 1600s.

Facts: This was where the city's first executioner, Master Hans of Halmstad, lived on the hill's “foul side”. He was hired in 1626 and carried out his first task by chopping off the hands of three boatswains. When an executioner took office, his ears were often cut off or the city's mark burned into him so he could not flee his service.

FAQ

Where is Kvarnberget — The Executioner's Hill located?

Kvarnberget — The Executioner's Hill is in Västra Götaland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.