Uppsa Kulle

Nyköping, Sweden

Uppsa Kulle is one of the largest Iron Age mounds in Sweden. The 55m wide and 9m high mound is probably a grave of local king or chief(s).

Address

817, Nyköping, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 600 AD
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Sweden
Historical period: Vendel Period (Sweden)

More Information

www.nykopingsguiden.se

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ulrika Pettersson (3 years ago)
Beautiful view!

Lars-Börje Lundström (3 years ago)
Nice view from the hill

Christer Osterman (3 years ago)
Very nice view.

Maria Pettersson (4 years ago)
Fantastic view from the hill over Runnviken.

Anders Lundin (4 years ago)
Sweden's second largest burial mound. If you pass the roads, it is worth stopping and reading a little about Sweden's history and checking out the view

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