Vitlycke museum, Bronze Age heritage museum in Tanum Municipality, Sweden
The Vitlycke Museum features exhibits about Bronze Age life, including archaeological findings, reconstructed settlements, and extensive rock carving displays from the region.
Established in 1976, the museum preserves and presents rock carvings that received UNESCO World Heritage status in 1994 for their archaeological importance.
The museum houses two reconstructed longhouses and a workshop where visitors participate in traditional Bronze Age craft activities during summer months.
The facility includes a gift shop, café, archive, library, and offers guided tours in multiple languages throughout the open season.
Located 300 meters from the museum stands the Vitlycke panel, containing numerous prehistoric carvings illuminated during specialized night tours.
Location: Tanum Municipality
Inception: 1976
Phone: +46104414310
Website: https://vitlyckemuseum.se
GPS coordinates: 58.70128,11.34056
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:12
Sweden contains medieval fortresses, national parks, historical churches and museums. The country spans from southern sand beaches to arctic regions. Visitors can find 18th century ironworks, prehistoric rock carvings and Viking burial grounds. The coastline features limestone cliffs above archipelago islands.
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