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Olof Trätälja's barrow

Andre ting å gjøre i Säffle

SäffleOperan

Experience top-class musicals and theatre at SäffleOperan — a cultural gem beautifully located by the river.

Ancient monuments in Säffle

Explore Säffle’s ancient monuments — from mysterious rock carvings to Viking burial mounds and a living history centre.

Olof Trätälja's barrow

Step back in time at Olof Trätälja’s Barrow — an ancient royal burial mound and one of Säffle’s most fascinating historic sites.

The old water tower

Discover Säffle’s old water tower — a 45-metre landmark from 1914 that has become one of the city’s most recognisable symbols.

Utforsk Säffle

Right beside Säffle’s old water tower lies Olof Trätälja’s Barrow, a royal burial mound dating back to the early Iron Age. According to legend, Olof Trätälja was a Swedish king of the Ynglinga dynasty, mentioned in Snorri Sturluson’s Ynglinga Saga as the son of Ingjald Illråde.

The barrow is unusually large and stands as a powerful reminder of the area’s ancient past. It’s one of several prehistoric sites around Säffle where visitors can explore the traces of early Scandinavian history.

Easily accessible from the town centre, Olof Trätälja’s Barrow is a must-see for anyone interested in Viking heritage and Nordic mythology.