Ales Stenar
Ales Stenar
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Niklas W
Ă–stersund, Sweden240 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Ales Stenar in Kåseberga is a real gem for those who love to photograph in unique and historical environments. This impressive shipbuilding, located high above sea level, offers stunning views of the open landscape and the sea below. The light here, especially at sunrise and sunset, provides a magical atmosphere that is perfect for capturing incredible images. The rich history and beautiful landscape make Ales Stenar a must when visiting Österlen. Don’t miss the chance to capture this magnificent cultural environment!
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Written 8 September 2024
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rige
Copenhagen Region, Denmark66 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
Ales Stenar
The stone ship is truly impressive and absolutely worth a visit. We went on a Tuesday in early June and recommend driving to the harbor in Kåseberga and waiting for a parking spot. From there, it’s about 0.6 km to the stone ship, situated high on the hill. The first part of the walk is uphill, but there are a few benches to rest on along the way. However, if you have mobility issues or are in a wheelchair, it’s a no-go!
From the lower parking lot in Kåseberga, it’s about a 1.2 km walk each way on gravel paths. We were surprised by how many visitors were there on June 3rd, 2024, early in the afternoon—several hundred, maybe close to a thousand, including entire school classes and tourists from all over the world.
Despite the crowds, it was an experience to feel the energy of Ales Stenar :)
The stone ship is truly impressive and absolutely worth a visit. We went on a Tuesday in early June and recommend driving to the harbor in Kåseberga and waiting for a parking spot. From there, it’s about 0.6 km to the stone ship, situated high on the hill. The first part of the walk is uphill, but there are a few benches to rest on along the way. However, if you have mobility issues or are in a wheelchair, it’s a no-go!
From the lower parking lot in Kåseberga, it’s about a 1.2 km walk each way on gravel paths. We were surprised by how many visitors were there on June 3rd, 2024, early in the afternoon—several hundred, maybe close to a thousand, including entire school classes and tourists from all over the world.
Despite the crowds, it was an experience to feel the energy of Ales Stenar :)
Written 5 June 2024
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Robert A
Dalarna County, Sweden14,471 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
This is a shipyard on the hill above the village of KĂĄseberga in Ă–sterlen, just under 20 km east of Ystad. The shipwreck is Sweden's largest preserved, consists of 59 heavy stones and is 67 meters long and 19 meters wide. It is usually dated to the Vendel period (around 540 to 790) but there have been people on the site since at least 5,000 years ago and possibly some of the stones have been reused from an earlier long mold of which there are traces.
Unfortunately, the name is probably made up, no King Ale is buried here, the name seems to originate from a 17th-century legend. Locally, the stones are called Hed's stones and maybe the ship is not even a gift but a large solar calendar, although it is uncertain because the entire stone setting has undergone a couple of large and heavy-handed renovations. At the beginning of the 20th century, the stones were covered by flying sand and 40 of them were knocked over and raised. In the 1950s, they also went to the area with backhoes and bulldozers and removed soil and sand.
In any case, it is a large and captivating monument, a bit of a chore to hike up to but a must for those who pass by. The view over the sea towards Bornholm is excellent.
Although, to be honest, it is still quite meagre compared to what was to be seen in southern Europe already at that time.
Unfortunately, the name is probably made up, no King Ale is buried here, the name seems to originate from a 17th-century legend. Locally, the stones are called Hed's stones and maybe the ship is not even a gift but a large solar calendar, although it is uncertain because the entire stone setting has undergone a couple of large and heavy-handed renovations. At the beginning of the 20th century, the stones were covered by flying sand and 40 of them were knocked over and raised. In the 1950s, they also went to the area with backhoes and bulldozers and removed soil and sand.
In any case, it is a large and captivating monument, a bit of a chore to hike up to but a must for those who pass by. The view over the sea towards Bornholm is excellent.
Although, to be honest, it is still quite meagre compared to what was to be seen in southern Europe already at that time.
Written 29 September 2023
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Monique
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June 2024 • Couples
A beautiful and special place. We were in Kaseberga for a few days in June and it was sometimes quite busy with school classes and tourists at Ales Stenar during the day. So better to go early in the morning or end of the day, or enjoy a beautiful sunset in the evening.
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Written 22 August 2024
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Mattias G
Gothenburg, Sweden1 contribution
June 2024 • Friends
Good start: Beautiful day, summertime, excellent weather conditions. After two hours trip to Ale Stenar, after some struggle to find parking, looking for a sandwich or similar - at lunchtime hours - in the neighbourhood turned out impossible.
Bad finish: Only able to find coffe &
cookie, my visiting friend from abroad asked to skip the sightseeing, and instead continue the roadtrip to our next destination.
Bad finish: Only able to find coffe &
cookie, my visiting friend from abroad asked to skip the sightseeing, and instead continue the roadtrip to our next destination.
Written 1 June 2024
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Anna I
Pinjarra, Australia22 contributions
July 2022 • Couples
Nice and relatively easy walk up to the stones. If you are fit you can climb down to the beach and experience the coastline from another perspective than that from the top.
Lots of people climbing the stones (even though forbidden) and show very little respect for this historical site.
Lots of people climbing the stones (even though forbidden) and show very little respect for this historical site.
Written 27 July 2022
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104 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
Great scenery, spectacular views.
Recommend a trip here for the nature experience.
You park in a beautiful small town and walk up to the top. A nice trip in beautiful surroundings.
The rock formation is nice, but a lot of tourists spoil the experience a bit.
Grazing cows, and beautiful, wild nature.
Make your way down the harbor on the way back, where there are several restaurants.
Recommend a trip here for the nature experience.
You park in a beautiful small town and walk up to the top. A nice trip in beautiful surroundings.
The rock formation is nice, but a lot of tourists spoil the experience a bit.
Grazing cows, and beautiful, wild nature.
Make your way down the harbor on the way back, where there are several restaurants.
Written 8 August 2023
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mikael.bjerrum
Copenhagen, Denmark662 contributions
Mar 2022
Fantastic views at this great attraction. Beware that you need to walk app 1 KM uphill to get to the place. Parking is very limited, even in off-season. There are to parking lots, best choice is to choose the first one when you come into town. The second one - atb the sea - is very small and crowded. Highly recommended.
Written 20 March 2022
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Dreamtour81
Albi, France397 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We park nearby to access the site on foot. Not too crowded at the time of my visit in August 2024 and it was very nice.
The weather was good, with a clear view of the Baltic and an awareness of the strategic location of this site.
On the other hand, the mediation elements are very improveable and it is better to document themselves before the visit.
The weather was good, with a clear view of the Baltic and an awareness of the strategic location of this site.
On the other hand, the mediation elements are very improveable and it is better to document themselves before the visit.
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Written 11 August 2024
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Bahnreisen
Biel, Switzerland2,830 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
During our trip along the coast of southern Sweden we became aware of "Ales Stenar".
It is very moving to stand by these stones. Regardless of whether they were erected as a solar calendar or for navigation, what could these stones tell us?
It is very moving to stand by these stones. Regardless of whether they were erected as a solar calendar or for navigation, what could these stones tell us?
Written 15 September 2023
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Hej Ralph, re: your comment that this feature would make a good scene for Wallander, if you can then watch Kuriren / The Courier where a drug mule on a motorbike rider comes to grief here.
Written 27 March 2018
do you guys know how to go there in november? do i need to book a bus at ystad station. Im coming from malmo by train.. im not realy understand how to go there from ystad station
Written 14 October 2016
The best way to go to Kåseberga and Ales Stenar is to rent a car. If you want to go by bus there is a special taxi that you have to call for at least two hours before. The No is + 46 771-774499 or from Sweden 0771-774499. This taxi goes at 12.02. The taxi stop will be where the buses stop at the same side as the train. Check for bus 392. To go home from Kåseberga there is a bus shelter in the village and the taxi goes from Kåseberga at 17.30. You must call for this with the same telephone number at least two hours before. There is not so much to do in the small village and it will be dark in November. There is a bistro and café in the harbor but this close at 15.00.
I don't recommend you to bike to KĂĄseberga because there is no special bike road for more than half of the way and the rest is dangerous to bike in November.
I recommend you to stay in Ystad. It's easy to walk in and it's a nice medieval city. In the monastery ( kloster) you can see a famous exhibition called " archemusica". This you can google.
In Ystad there are lots of places to eat or just stay for a coffee. Even in November you can feel that this is a tourist town. Don't forget to visit the old church in the city.
There is no taxi service during the weekends.
Written 16 October 2016
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