Søndre Hella

Nøtterøy, Norway

At Søndre Hella is a restored burial ground with over 20 graves from the Late Iron Ages, ca. 500-1000 AD.

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Founded: 500-1000 AD
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Norway

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2red4snake (5 years ago)
Cool place, high to swim in the water. Nice
Thor Arne Bakke (5 years ago)
A small, hidden historical gem
Torolf (6 years ago)
Great place for a swim!
Tuva Johnsen (6 years ago)
Lovely place, here you can just lie?
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