Frösö Runestone, Norse runestone in Frösö parish, Sweden.
The Frösö Runestone stands in front of Landstingsborgen, featuring carved runes and a serpent design biting its tail on granite stone.
Created between 1030 and 1050, this stone records the Christianization of Jämtland through an inscription commissioned by Austmaðr, son of Guðfastr.
The inscription represents the first written document in ancient Jamtlandic dialect and contains the earliest recorded mention of Jämtland in history.
Located 2 kilometers from Östersund center, visitors can reach the stone by following signs to Landstingsborgen on Frösön island.
This monument holds the position of northernmost raised runestone in the world and remains the only runic inscription discovered in Jämtland.
Location: Östersund Municipality
Inception: 1050s
GPS coordinates: 63.18340,14.61866
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:32
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