The King's Grave
Archaeological Site Bronze Age royal burial mound and archaeological site
On Österlen in Skåne, The King’s Grave (Kungagraven) is a Bronze Age burial monument with a stone chamber and carved slabs; visitors study prehistoric funerary art and the coastal countryside setting.
The King’s Grave (Kiviksgraven) is a Bronze Age stone chamber tomb in eastern Skåne noted for its carved stone slabs and prehistoric rock art. It is one of the region’s most significant prehistoric burial monuments and has been the subject of archaeological study and conservation.
The monument comprises a covered burial chamber enclosed by a stone mound, and several stone slabs bearing carved figures and symbols that are considered important examples of Bronze Age iconography in Scandinavia. The burial and its carvings were investigated and conserved in the 20th century, and selected finds and information are displayed locally.
The King’s Grave is located near the village of Kivik on the eastern coast of Skåne, close to the Baltic shoreline and within a rural landscape of farmed fields and small woods.
- Bronze Age burial: The tomb is a chambered stone burial monument from the Bronze Age notable for richly carved interior slabs and rock art panels.
How to Get to The King's Grave #
Accessible by regional roads from Kivik and Simrishamn; the site lies in southern Österlen and is best reached by car. Local signage guides visitors from nearby villages.
Tips for Visiting The King's Grave #
- Check local signage-access paths to the burial mounds can be uneven and marshy in wet weather.
- Combine with nearby Bronze Age sites; the area is dense with tumuli that repay slow exploration.
- Bring insect repellent in summer-meadows around the grave attract midges.
Best Time to Visit The King's Grave #
Summer offers the best access and weather; spring and autumn provide fewer visitors and soft light for photos.
Weather & Climate near The King's Grave #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (617 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
