Vätteryd

#501 among destinations in Sweden

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The Vätteryd grave field, also known as Vätterydshed, is an Iron Age grave field in Hässleholm Municipality in Scania, Sweden. The site is located in a heathfield between the localities of Tjörnarp and Sösdala. The grave field consists of 183 menhirs, 15 stone ships - the largest 25 m long and 8 m wide - and 2 circles. Many of the stone ships are so damaged that all that remains are parts smaller than half the original size. ()

Local name: Vätteryds gravfält Coordinates: 56°0'59"N, 13°40'2"E

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Vätteryd – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skånes Djurpark, Kvesarum Castle, Höörs bibliotek.

6.4 miSW
Zoo
Skånes Djurpark, Höör
163 min walk • Skånes Djurpark is a Swedish zoological park located in Höör Municipality, Skåne County. It specializes in animals of the Nordic fauna, although orphaned animals from elsewhere in the world are sometimes temporarily housed there until a new home can be found for them. The zoo has about 900 animals, representing almost 100 species.
5.4 miS
Forts and castles
Kvesarum Castle
137 min walk • Kvesarum Castle or Qvesarum Castle is a castle and an estate in Södra Rörum in Hörby Municipality, Scania, Sweden. It is first mentioned in 1388, then spelled Quixarum. The current building was completed in 1865. The current owner is Christina Feith-Wachtmeister, who is married to the Dutch diplomat Pieter Feith.
7.2 miSW
55°56'10"N • 13°32'56"E
Höörs bibliotek, Höör
184 min walk • Library

Vätteryd

Facts and practical information

Vätteryd – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Skånes Djurpark, Höör

Kvesarum Castle

Höörs bibliotek, Höör