Stones of Mora Monument
Historic assembly site used for medieval Swedish king elections
At Stones of Mora standing stones mark the medieval site tied to royal elections in Sweden; historians and curious visitors come for open‑air heritage, rune inscriptions nearby and early state rituals.
Stones of Mora at a Glance#
Address: Mora, Uppsala County, Sweden (near Mora gård)
How to Get to Stones of Mora#
Accessible by car from Uppsala (about 1-1.5 hours north) via local roads. Regional buses serve towns nearby; a taxi from the nearest rail stop is often required.
Tips for Visiting Stones of Mora#
- Stand at the Stones of Mora on a quiet weekday to hear how the wind reads the inscriptions - it's a small thing but moving.
- Bring a local language phrasebook; much of the interpretive signage is Swedish-only in the field.
Best Time to Visit Stones of Mora#
Best in summer for accessibility and daylight; shoulder seasons provide quieter visits.
Weather & Climate near Stones of Mora#
Stones of Mora's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (565 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -8° | 36 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 26 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 31 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 1° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Very Good | 4° - 16° | 10° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.2h |
| July | Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| August | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 59 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 4° | 50 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 57 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -6° | 44 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
