The rock carvings of Tanumshede can either be visited by yourself - they are part of the UNESCO World Heritage - or they can be explained on one of the free guided tours of the museum.

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Impressive rock carvings from the Bronze Age. A short circular walk leads through the various places.

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Tanum Petroglyphs – Vitlycke Petroglyphs loop from Hoghem

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Vitlycke Petroglyphs – Tanum Petroglyphs loop from Vitlycke Museum

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Elevation 40 m

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Tanum Petroglyphs – Vitlycke Petroglyphs loop from Vitlycke Museum

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