Gökstenen Sö 327

The Gökstenen Sö 327 is a runestone found in Strängnäs Municipality with ancient Nordic characters carved across its surface. The stone stands in a fixed location and is part of the region's registered archaeological monuments.

This runestone was erected during the Viking Age, a period that spanned several centuries. Such stones were part of a widespread tradition of creating monuments to preserve important events or people.

The stone bears runes that show how people in the Viking Age preserved their thoughts and memories by carving them into stone. This form of writing was an important way to leave messages for future generations.

The stone is located in a rural area of the region and can be reached with some planning. It is helpful to research the exact location in advance since the site is not heavily marked.

This inscription is just one of hundreds of runestones in this region, making Södermanland one of Sweden's richest areas for such artifacts. The high concentration allows visitors to see the variety of rune writing and styles across the centuries.

Location: Strängnäs Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.37285,16.93049

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43