Three thousand years ago, people in the Bronze Age carved patterns and figures into the smooth rock slabs that are found here on the headland between the sea and the large inland lake. Most of the figures carved into the rocks in Norkoping are located in Himmelstalung, around 1,660 have been found. You can see more than 600 ships and other drawings.

Translated by

•

Agnieszka P.

June 6, 2022

Hiking

The rock carvings Hällristningar i Himmelstalund are among the most important Bronze Age rock carvings in Sweden. They are easily accessible within a green area on the banks of the Motala strom west of downtown Norrköping.

Translated by

•

Routes here

Best routes to Himmelstalund Petroglyphs

4.8

(4)

hikers

1. Picnic Table by Åbakarna – Strykjärnet – Museum of Work loop from Taborsberg

10.1km

02:37

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(3)

hikers

2. Himmelstalund Petroglyphs – Strykjärnet – Museum of Work loop from Norrköping C

11.9km

03:05

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

hikers

3. Strykjärnet – Museum of Work – Örtagårdsstugan Herb Garden loop from Norrköping C

12.5km

03:14

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 100 m

Weather

Monday 16 February

-1°C

-11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Norrköping, Östergötland, Sweden

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Strykjärnet – Museum of Work

Cliffs at Ågelsjön

Rock Carvings Visitor Information Norrköping

Picnic Table by Åbakarna

Ågelsjön Nature Reserve Parking Area

Waterfall at Norrköping Industrial Landscape

Louis De Geer Concert & Congress Hall

Östra Eneby Church

Vrinnevi Wetland

Ågelsjön Lake

Hedvig's Church (Hedvigs Kyrka)

Vrinneviskogen

Himmelstalund Petroglyphs

1. Picnic Table by Åbakarna – Strykjärnet – Museum of Work loop from Taborsberg

2. Himmelstalund Petroglyphs – Strykjärnet – Museum of Work loop from Norrköping C

3. Strykjärnet – Museum of Work – Örtagårdsstugan Herb Garden loop from Norrköping C

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️