Eggja stone, Norse runestone in Sogndal, Norway
The Eggja stone measures 160 centimeters in length and 70 centimeters in width, featuring three rows of runic inscriptions and a horse figure.
Discovered in 1917 on the Eggja farm, this seventh-century stone served as a cover for an empty burial chamber beneath flat ground.
The stone contains the longest inscription in elder runes, depicting narrative elements about a shipwreck and instructions regarding the treatment of graves.
The runestone remains preserved at the Cultural History Collections in Bergen Museum, where visitors can examine its inscriptions and carvings.
The runes were inscribed on the underside of the stone, indicating they were meant for communication with the realm of the dead.
Part of: Norse mythology
GPS coordinates: 61.23950,7.05240
Latest update: May 23, 2025 10:28
Urnes Stave Church
15.9 km
Kaupanger Stave Church
11.5 km
Walaker Hotell
12.6 km
Lustrafjorden
14.3 km
Stedje Church
2.7 km
Baldersteinen
14.5 km
Fjærlandsfjorden
21.3 km
Heiberg Collection, Sogn Folk Museum
8.1 km
Loftesnesbrua
3.8 km
Sogndalsfjorden
5.1 km
Kvinnefossen
21.3 km
Ølmheim Church
8.3 km
Rinde stavkirke
18.6 km
Barsnesfjorden
3.9 km
Sogndal prestegård
2.5 km
Norafjorden
10.3 km
Christianelyst
12.4 km
Nedre Kvamme, Sogn Folkemuseum
8.3 km
Nordeide - Hemrebui Amla øvre (museum)
13.2 km
Sogn politimeisterbustad
13.5 km
Seter
17.5 km
Sevi
11.5 km
Fett fk. 3, Kjerringmyri
16.2 km
Amle nedre (Lensmannsgården)
13.4 km
Kjørnes
4.9 km
Loftesnes
3.9 km
Vigdalsloftet (museum)
8.3 km
Kaupanger hovedgård
11.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes