About Ales Stenar

If mysteries are your thing, look no further. Ales Stenar is rock art that stands on a Swedish cliff from over fourteen hundred years ago. More curious? Here you go. The stones that stand tall in the shape of a boat when viewed aerially, are said to stand on the burial spot of an ancient Swedish king. When carbon-dated, the burial ground was said to be over 5500 years old! This means that the site would have been created around the end of the presumed Nordic Iron Age, give or take some years. There is still a lot of mystery as to how the monoliths, 59 blocks of 2 tons each, were carried up the hill and placed in such a manner. To reach here, you can walk through a lovely cow field and climb up a short uphill climb till you reach the stone faces. On a summer day, you will enjoy the climb and the open skies and the view Ales Stenar offers. Carry a picnic hamper to spend the day here or you can even end the afternoon by walking to Kaseberga, a lovely little fishing village nearby that serves scrumptious fresh seafood.

Must See

  • 59 Large Boulders
  • Preserved Stone Ship

How to reach

By bus:

Take the line 322 bus from Ystad station to Kåseberga S. It'll cover 18.1 km in 26 minutes and costs 21 SEK. After that, it's a 854 m walk to Ales Stenar.

Tips

  • Bring your picnic basket with you as there is nothing available in the neighbourhood.
  • Bring a picnic plaid since there might be goose excretion and you don't want to risk sitting on it.
  • Check the bus timetable carefully because there are only a few trips per day.
  • Arrows at the bus stop show you the way but you can, especially on summer days, simply follow the crowd.
  • There is a bit of a climb, so please ensure you have sensible footwear.
  • Carry water with you to stay hydrated.
  • Keep sunblock, since the sun's rays are sharp at this altitude.
  • Wear comfortable clothing since a lot of physical activity is required to reach the destination.

Visit Time

Sunday:           Open 24 hours

Monday:          Open 24 hours

Tuesday:         Open 24 hours

Wednesday:    Open 24 hours

Thursday:        Open 24 hours

Friday:             Open 24 hours

Saturday:         Open 24 hours

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

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