Ales Stenar — "Ale's Stones" — sits on a windy bluff above the Baltic, a 59-stone monument arranged in the outline of a 67-metre ship. From a distance the stones look unremarkable; up close, with the sea behind them and grass blowing flat in the wind, they are imposing.
The function of the monument is not entirely clear. It was probably a burial site, a cult centre, or both, but no remains have been found beneath any of the stones. From the car park at Kåseberga, a 15-minute walk uphill brings you to the stones; pick a clear day and the view across the sea is exceptional. Bring a windproof jacket — the bluff is exposed in any weather.