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Historic place of execution in Sölvesborg. The Snapphaneeken is an ancient oak at the edge of the city center of Sölvesborg. According to old records, captured prisoners in the 17th century, the so-called Snappahanar, were hanged here. After the former Danish provinces Skåne, Blekinge and Halland were handed over to Sweden by the Peace ...
The forests of Skåne and Blekinge were full of "snapphanar" who fought against the Swedes. There are many legends about the tree and how it got its name. One of them says that Johan Gyllenstierna, Governor General of Skåne, Halland and Blekinge, should put to death 20 "snapphanare" by hanging in the tree. No executioner had to do the hanging ...
Snapphaneeken. Sölvesborg. +46 456-81 61 81. turistbyran@solvesborg.se. Bokedalsvägen - 294 39 - Sölvesborg. <% getFormattedDate (occasion) %><% setPopoverDateLabel (occasion) %>. Sägenomspunnen ek strax utanför Sölvesborgs centrum, men hängde man verkligen snapphanar här?
Mar 6, 2022 · The Snapphaneeken is an ancient oak where the guerrilla fighters Snapphanerne were hanged by the Swedes. In the border region between Skåne and Blekinge, the Snapphanar were particularly active and consequently executions happened every day. Most Snapphans captured by the Swedes were executed.
Mar 7, 2022 · Snapphaneeken - Sölvesborg, Sweden. in Signs of History. Posted by: Walking Boots. N 56° 03.586 E 014° 35.815. 33V E 474899 N 6212805. The Snapphaneeken is an ...
The coastal town Sölvesborg is the capital of the municipality Sölvesborg and to Ronneby the second oldest city in Blekinge. The city is located west of the peninsula Listerland on a headland at the border of Skåne county. With just 8,500 residents, Sölvesborg is already the largest city in the municipality. The medieval-themed town center ...
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Snapphaneeken is a place of historical importance. It is an ancient and huge oak tree which was served to hang the captured prisoners (known as Snappahanar) in seventeenth century. A visit to Snapphaneeken will make you experience a blend of historical and nature tourism. The tree is home of lichens and beetles.
