Ales Stenar, Sweden

Ales Stenar

A mysterious ship-shaped ring of standing stones on a clifftop.

  • All year
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Ales Stenar

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up to the stone ship on the cliff above the sea.
  2. AfternoonVisit the fishing village of Kåseberga below, with its smokehouses.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset over the stones, the best time to visit.

Day 2

Visit Ystad or the Österlen countryside.

What to eat

Smoked fish from Kåseberga harbour.

Local tips

Make the most of Ales Stenar

Beat the crowds

Summer afternoons are busy. Sunset and sunrise are magical and calmer.

Best photo spot

The 59 standing stones on the clifftop at sunset.

Getting there

Easiest by car. Buses run from Ystad to Kåseberga in summer.

Don't miss nearby

Ystad and the Österlen countryside.

Good to know

The stones align with the sun at midsummer and midwinter. It's a short uphill walk from the harbour.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Ales Stenar

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Plan your visit

Getting to Ales Stenar

Getting there

  • Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX)45 km away
  • Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH)90 km away
  • Lund65 km away
  • Malmö70 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountrySweden

Questions

Ales Stenar: good to know

Is Ales Stenar worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. A mysterious ship-shaped ring of standing stones on a clifftop.

How many days do you need in Ales Stenar?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Ales Stenar?

You can visit all year. Summer afternoons are busy. Sunset and sunrise are magical and calmer.

How do you get to Ales Stenar?

The nearest airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), about 45 km away. Easiest by car. Buses run from Ystad to Kåseberga in summer.

What is there to see near Ales Stenar?

Nearby hidden places include Lund (65 km), Malmö (71 km) and Copenhagen (99 km).

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