Landmark

Hunnestad Monument

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The Hunnestad Monument is one of Sweden's most significant Viking Age sites, comprising three runestones and several stone ship settings. The runestones, dating to the 11th century, bear inscriptions and carvings, including a depiction of a warrior. The stone ship settings outline the shape of a vessel, a common burial marker. Visitors can walk among these ancient stones, imagining the rituals and stories of the Viking era, all set in a peaceful rural landscape.

Don't miss

The three runestones with 11th-century Norse inscriptions and carvings
Stone ship settings that outline a Viking burial site
Interpretive signs explaining the site's historical context

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Hunnestad Monument

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inStockholm must see: City Hall, Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum4.9★ · 33 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$106 per personSee dates →

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