Did you know that Sweden can transport you back millennia? This is particularly true in Tanum, which boasts one of the biggest sets of prehistoric rock carvings in all of Northern Europe.

Situated approximately 90 minutes north of Göteborg, this intriguing location was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. It provides an exclusive look into Scandinavian art during the Bronze Age (circa 1500-500 BC). Intricate carvings etched carefully onto the granite surface illustrate various aspects of daily life including hunting, agriculture, spiritual ceremonies, and mythical characters. Begin your exploration at the Vitlycke Museum for orientation through guided tours that help decipher these puzzling historical artifacts. Afterward, venture out to examine the four accessible rock carving areas: Vitlycke, Aspeberget, Litsleby, and Fossum. Here, observe these historic remnants up close; at Vitlycke, admire depictions of ships and active individuals, whereas Aspeberget showcases intricately carved bulls along with sun symbols. In Litsleby, find the biggest depiction of a man holding a spear possibly symbolizing a deity of warfare. Meanwhile, over at Fossum, picturesque arrangements reveal stories rooted deep within olden tales inscribed upon stone surfaces. Absolutely captivating!

Vitlycke Museum Vitlycke 2

457 93 Tanumshede

+46 10 441 43 10

www.vitlyckemuseum.se