Morokulien, Peace monument at Norway-Sweden border, Norway

Morokulien is a six-hectare area on the Norway-Sweden border, where Norwegian riksvei 2 meets Swedish riksväg 61. At its center stands an 18-metre peace monument in white granite from Idefjorden, consisting of two columns on a shared foundation, topped by two figures holding hands across the border line.

The monument was built in 1914 to mark a century of peace between Norway and Sweden. This date marked an important turning point in the relationship between the two neighboring countries.

The name brings together the Norwegian word 'moro' and the Swedish word 'kul', both meaning fun, showing the shared language roots of these neighboring Nordic nations. This playful naming choice reflects how closely connected the two countries remain.

Visitors can move freely between the two countries at this location without carrying a passport, making it easy to step back and forth across the border. The on-site center provides information and can arrange guided walks through the grounds.

The amateur radio station in Grensestua, active since 1968, is the only place in the world where a foreign call sign may be used without the national prefix. Over 56 years, SJ9WL and LG5LG have made 2.3 million contacts worldwide. The station hosts the Morokulien HAM-day each August, on the weekend nearest the 16th.