Högom grave field

Högom grave field is a burial ground in Sundsvall Municipality in central Sweden with multiple earthen mounds of varying sizes spread across an area of about 315 by 190 meters. The site contains ten burial mounds, with the largest ones reaching about 40 meters in diameter and 5 meters in height, along with flat graves scattered across the surrounding ground.

The burial ground was established around 500 AD during the Migration Period and demonstrates early medieval funeral customs in northern Sweden. The presence of both mounds and flat graves suggests this location served as a communal burial site across several generations.

The burial ground displays different grave types side by side, showing how Iron Age communities organized themselves through their funeral practices. The mix of burial methods reflects the social layers and beliefs of people living in this region centuries ago.

The site offers free public access year-round with no admission fees required to walk through the burial ground. Guided tours can be arranged through Sundsvalls Museum, located about 15 minutes from the city center, to learn more about what you are seeing on the ground.

A runestone called Högomstenen stands at the southern edge of the burial ground, carved with cross symbols that signal early Christian influence in the region. This stone bridges the ancient pagan burial traditions with the new religious beliefs that were arriving at that time.

Location: Sundsvall Municipality

GPS coordinates: 62.40111,17.25833

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06