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World Heritage Site – The Rock Carvings of Tanum

Discover Tanum’s unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, where thousands of rock carvings tell the story of life in the Bronze Age. The Tanum Rock Carvings were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1994 and are considered so valuable that they are often mentioned alongside world-famous sites such as the Pyramids of Egypt, the Grand Canyon and the Great Wall of China. The carvings were created around 3,000 years ago and provide a unique insight into the beliefs, daily life and culture of people living during the Bronze Age. Within the World Heritage area, there are more than 600 recorded rock carving sites spread across a landscape that has been continuously inhabited for over 8,000 years

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Vitlycke Museum

Vitlycke Museum is the visitor centre for the World Heritage Site and the natural starting point for exploring the rock carvings. Here you can visit exhibitions, join guided tours, enjoy activities, browse the museum shop and relax at the café. The museum is also home to a reconstructed Bronze Age farm where visitors...

Vitlycke Museum

Underslös Museum

A centre for education and research, featuring an excellent exhibition and operating in close collaboration with the University of Gothenburg. Join guided excursions by day or night and discover the fascinating world of the Tanum Rock Carvings.
Underslös Museum

Hiking in the World Heritage Site

A unique hiking experience through a cultural landscape dotted with ancient rock carvings, rich flora and evidence of continuous human settlement spanning more than 8,000 years. The 6-kilometre trail takes you to three fascinating rock carving sites, offering a journey through both nature and Bronze Age history.
Heritage Hiking
Last updated on: 8 July 2026