Möjbro Runestone

The Möjbro Runestone is a Proto-Norse carved granite monument about 2.5 meters tall featuring a mounted rider with two dogs rendered in relief. The surface also bears runes carved into the stone that indicate the name and possibly the purpose of its creation.

The stone was created between 400 and 550 AD during an early period of runestone tradition in Scandinavia. It was later moved to Stockholm for protection from weathering and to make it accessible for study.

The stone reflects early Nordic artistic traditions where writing and imagery served equally important purposes in commemorating people and events. The scene of a mounted rider with dogs suggests themes of status or daily life that held meaning for those who created and viewed the piece.

The artifact is now housed at the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm where it is preserved under controlled conditions. Visitors should note that the carved details are best viewed up close, and natural lighting helps reveal the surface texture and inscriptions.

The runes on this stone follow an unusual path running from bottom to top and right to left in an S-shaped pattern. This unconventional layout sets it apart from later runestone traditions and shows the experimental nature of early Nordic writing.

Location: Uppsala Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.81554,17.35682

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52