Baldersteinen

The stone column rises 7.8 meters high and measures 1.25 meters in width, marking its presence near National Road 55 in Leikanger municipality.

Archaeologists date the monument to 500-800 AD, suggesting its placement on a burial mound that farming activities later modified through centuries.

The monument bears connections to Norse mythology through its name, which references the god Balder and appears in multiple geographical features of the area.

Visitors can locate the stone monument next to the new cemetery in Leikanger, with coordinates at 61.1854608 latitude and 6.8053159 longitude.

Recent excavations in 1994 revealed an Iron Age burial field surrounding the stone, confirming the location's significance as an ancient burial ground.

Location: Sogndal

GPS coordinates: 61.18546,6.80532

Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:52