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Ale’s Stones

Kåseberga, Sweden

History

A 67 m ship setting of 59 boulders on a grassy cliff above the Baltic, Sweden’s best-known megalithic site. Walk up from the fishing harbour at Kåseberga.

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Kåseberga, Sweden
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.3827, 14.0544
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Kåseberga StällplatsMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Ale’s Stones · 96 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Solans MackMotorhome stopover
    4 km from Ale’s Stones
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Löderups Strandbads campingCampsite
    5 km from Ale’s Stones
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Borrby strands campingCampsite
    13 km from Ale’s Stones
    TentsCaravansWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ystad CampingCampsite
    13 km from Ale’s Stones
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hälldala RanchMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Ale’s Stones
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ale’s Stones?

Ale’s Stones is in Kåseberga, Sweden, at GPS 55.3827, 14.0544. It is about 16 km from Ystad.

Can you camp near Ale’s Stones?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kåseberga Ställplats, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ale’s Stones?

Ale’s Stones is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Österlen: Skåne’s quiet corner.

What is there to see near Ale’s Stones?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ystad Old Town (16 km), Glimmingehus (17 km), Stenshuvud National Park (34 km) and Hammershus (46 km).

When is the best time to visit Ale’s Stones?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)