Runestones

Forsheda Runestone in Småland, Sweden - SM52 - No.17 The Forsheda Runestone is a runestone from the 11th century. The stone stands in Småland near the town of Forsheda. The inscription refers to the Battle of Gårdstånga. The inscription reads: Rolf and Eskil erected this stone after Livsten, their father, who died in Skåne in Gårdstånga and was brought to Finnveden. Manufacturer: Vikingsouvenir, Hedvägen 4, 247 41 S.Sandby, Sweden

Image stone - rock carving from Tanumshede in Bohuslän - Sweden - No. 3 Bohuslän in Sweden is home to the largest collection of the most beautiful rock carving sites in the world.The Scandinavian rock carvings mainly come from the Bronze Age. This motif from Tanumshede shows a group of luren players, probably during a ritual!

Image stone - rock carving from Tanumshede in Bohuslän - Sweden - No. 4 Bohuslän in Sweden is home to the largest collection of the most beautiful rock carving sites in the world.The Scandinavian rock carvings mainly come from the Bronze Age.This motif from Tanumshede shows a hunting and fighting scene from the Bronze Age!

Image stone - rock carving from Tanumshede in Bohuslän - Sweden - No. 5 Bohuslän in Sweden is home to the largest collection of the most beautiful rock carving sites in the world.The Scandinavian rock carvings mainly come from the Bronze Age.The rock carving shows a wedding scene from the Bronze Age.The cult priest raises the holy ax and blesses the wedding couple.Women depicted are rarely depicted in rock carvings and are characterized by their ponytail hairstyles.

Image stone - rock carving from Tanumshede in Bohuslän - Sweden - No. 6 Bohuslän in Sweden is home to the largest collection of the most beautiful rock carving sites in the world.The Scandinavian rock carvings mainly come from the Bronze Age.There are different theories about this motive. Are they deities or sun priests in a sacred ceremony?Or perhaps they are men in battle with helmets and raised shields.There can be many explanations and we can only guess.

Image stone - rock carving from Tanumshede in Bohuslän - Sweden - No. 7 Bohuslän in Sweden is home to the largest collection of the most beautiful rock carving sites in the world.The Scandinavian rock carvings mainly come from the Bronze Age.The most common motif in rock carvings is ships.Sails are never found on the carvings, so it is assumed that the ships were paddled forward.The crew on board is shown with vertical lines.

Memorial rune stone for peace in Brömsebro - No. 2 The Peace of Brömsebro was concluded between Sweden and Denmark in 1645, ending the war of 1643–45.Sweden received the islands of Öland and Gotland as well as the provinces of Jämtland and Härjedalen.In addition, Sweden received Halland as a pledge for 30 years.From the Swedish perspective, the exemption from the Øresund tariff was perhaps the most important of the conditions.The peace meant that Denmark's position of power in the Nordic region was broken.The peace lasted almost 12 years. The rune memorial stone is located in Brömsebro on the border between Blekinge and Småland!

Nyköping Runestone, Släbro-Oppeby in Södermanland, Sö 367 - Sweden - No. 19 The Nyköping Runestone is one of the most beautiful in Södermanland. The inscription shows a face mask and describes two men as thegns and owners of Sleðabrú, today's Släbro. The inscription reads: "Håmund and Ulv erected this stone in memory of Rolv, their father. Øyborg in memory of her husband. Freysteinn (and) Hrólfr, Tegns of Strength, they owned the estate of Sleðabrú" Manufacturer: Vikingsouvenir, Hedvägen 4, 247 41 S.Sandby, Sweden

Rune stone / image stone from Ardre kyrka - Gotland, Sweden - G 111 - No.9 The runic stone G 111 from the Ardre Church contains a runic inscription on the edge on one side. In the middle there is a depiction of a knotted snake on both sides.On the other side there is also a snake ornament but without runes.The runestone dates from the 12th century and is located in Gotland's Museum in Visby.The text says:Sibba erected the stone after Rotjud, his wife, the daughter of Rodgeir in Anga.She died early, (as the mother of) four minor children.

Rune stone / image stone from Sjonhems kyrka - Gotland, Sweden - G 134 - No.18The picture runestone from Sjonhems Kyrka is one of the most beautiful picture runestones in Gotland.This runestone is one of the Varangian runestones. He reports from the same family as the stones G 135 and G 136.The runestone was created in the ornate ornamentation of the Gotlandic rune style in the 11th century.The colorful, mushroom-shaped picture stone tells of a warrior who was treacherously killed by Wallachians while visiting Wallachia.His inscription reads:Rodvisl and Rodälv erected the stones after their three sons, this one for Rodfos. When he set out he was betrayed by Wallachians (Romanians).God help Rodfo's soul. God abandoned those who failed him.The runestone is now in the Historical Museum in Visby (Fornsal).

Runestone from Istaby / Sölvesborg in Blekinge, Sweden - DR 359 The Istabyst is one of the few runestones from Blekinge in southern Sweden. This part of what is now Sweden was under Danish rule during the Viking Age.That's why this rune stone is also counted among the Danish rune stones.Its inscription is written in the older Futhark.It is dated to the 7th century (Vendel period) and is one of the most important runestones from the transition period between older and younger Futhhark.Its inscription reads: Hådulv, Hjorulv's descendant, carved these runes after Härjulv.

Runestone from Järvsö Prästgård in Hälsingland, Sweden - Hs 6 - No.11 The runestone stands on the corner of a parish garden in Kyrkön in the municipality of Järvsö in Hälsingland.The stone is 2.6 m high and is probably in its original place.The runestone contains the only runic inscription from the Viking Age in Sweden in which the name Unnulv could be deciphered with certainty.The place name at the end of the runic inscription probably refers to Sörviksta in Forsa, about four miles east of Järvsö.The inscription means:Unnulv and Fjolvar erected this stone after Djure, their father, Redulv's son, and after Haurlau, their mother, Fjolvar's daughter from Vigudstad.

Runestone from Järvsta / Gävle in Gästrikland, Sweden - Gä 11 - No.10 This runestone stands on a burial ground near Gävle in Gästrikland.The stone contains a relatively simple pictorial representation of a cross.The rune stone comes from the late phase of the grave field (11th century). It is in its original place.The inscription means:Tjudger, Gudleif and Karl. All of these brothers had this stone erected after their father Tjudmund.God help his soul and the Mother of God.Åsmund Kårason carved the runes correctly. When Emund sat.

Runestone from Nastastenen / Rinkaby in Närke, Sweden - Nä 34 - No.13 The rune stone Nä 34 or the Nasta stone is located in Nasta in the municipality of Rinkaby in Örebro county.The stone stands on the north side of the road between Örebro and Felingsbro about 115 meters west of the entrance to Nasta gård.The inscription reads:Tored had the stone erected for Lydbjörn, his capable son.

Runestone from Östersundet, Frösön in Jämtland, Sweden - No.112 The Frösön runestone is a runestone from the 11th century.The stone is located on the island of Frösln in Jämtland and is the northernmost rune stone in Sweden and the only one still preserved in Jämtland.The inscription reads:Östman, Gudfast's son, had this stone erected and this bridge built, and he had Jämtland Christianized. Åsbjörn built the bridge. Tryn and Sten carved these runes.

Runestone from Skårby-Marsvinsholm in Skåne, Sweden - DR 280 - No.14 Skårbystenen 1, also called Gussnavastenen, is an exceptional runestone that stood in the municipality of Skårby in Skåne.Today the rune stone stands in a meadow outside the “Kulturen i Lund” museum in Lund.The inscription reads:Ka-Ulfr and Autir placed this stone after their brother Tome, who owned Gudis-Snape (Gusnava).

Runestone of Rörbro - Nöttja in Småland, Sweden - SM37 - No.14 The Runestone of Rörbro is a runestone from the 11th century. The stone is located in Småland near Ljungby. The inscription reads: Assur made this monument after Önd his father. He was the kindest of all people, generous with food and not inclined to hatred. The good sign had a good faith in God. Manufacturer: Vikingsouvenir, Hedvägen 4, 247 41 S.Sandby, Sweden

Runestone of Skåäng, Vagnhärad in Södermanland, SÖ32 - Sweden - No.18 The Runestone of Skåäng is one of the oldest runestones in Södermanland. It has a special feature, it contains 2 runic inscriptions. An Old Norse inscription and a younger inscription. The Old Norse inscription reads: Harja, Leugaz The younger inscription reads: Skamhals and Olauf had this memorial stone made after their father Sven. God help his soul. Manufacturer: Vikingsouvenir, Hedvägen 4, 247 41 S.Sandby, Sweden

Runestone Sigurdsristningen, Ramsunda in Södermanland, SÖ101 - Sweden - No.20 Sigurd's carving, rune carving in the municipality of Jäder northeast of Eskilstuna, right next to Sundbyholm Castle, from the 11th century. The images depict various episodes from the saga of Sigurd Fafnesbane, while the text is about the construction of a bridge over the Ramsund. In the carving you can see Sigurd, on the orders of his foster father Regin, thrusting his sword into Fafner's stomach to get to the snake's treasure. When Sigurd tries to roast Fafner's heart, he burns himself. He puts his finger in his mouth and then drinks the snake's blood, which helps him understand what the birds in the tree are saying. They tell of Regin's betrayal and that Sigurd should keep the treasure himself. Sigurd kills Regin by cutting off his head (on the left of the carving there is a man with a severed head). He loads the treasure onto Grane (the horse is tied to a tree) and rides away. The inscription reads: Sigurd built this bridge , the mother of Alrik, the daughter of Orm, for the soul of Holmger, the father of her husband Sigröd. Manufacturer: Vikingsouvenir, Hedvägen 4, 247 41 S.Sandby, Sweden