Siege of Arkona

The siege of Arkona
Part of the Danish Crusades
Date1168 or 1169
Location
Result Danish victory
Rügen conquered and converted
Belligerents
Denmark Rani
Commanders and leaders
Valdemar I
Absalon
Unknown
Strength
~2000-5000 ~1000
Casualties and losses
minor losses Fortress captured and plundered
Statue of Svandavitz destroyed and burned
Temple looted and razed

The siege of Arkona was a short eight-day siege between the Danish and Pommeranian forces under Valdemar I and the Wendish forces of the temple-fortress of Arkona. It resulted in a decisive victory for the Danish forces, after which the rest of Rügen surrendered.