Runsa, Historic estate and fortress ruins in Upplands Väsby Municipality, Sweden
The Runsa complex consists of a manor and ancient fortification situated on a 30-meter-high promontory overlooking Lake Mälaren near Sigtuna.
Archaeological excavations at Runsa began in 1902 with Crown Prince Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, revealing structures from different periods of Swedish history.
The stone ship burial area at Runsa contains 30 graves arranged in a circular pattern, measuring 56 meters in length from the Migration Period.
Visitors can explore both the 17th-century manor building and the ancient fortress ruins through organized tours of the extensive 200-by-100-meter site.
The estate passed through notable Swedish nobility, including Lord High Constable Jacob De la Gardie and Ebba Brahe, who managed the property from 1596 to 1674.
Location: Upplands Väsby Municipality
GPS coordinates: 59.55861,17.82389
Latest update: March 16, 2025 00:00
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