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Attraction · Ystad · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Ales stenar in Ystad

Ales stenar is an attraction in Ystad, Skåne County. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 860 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

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The story

Audio tour · Ales stenar

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You're standing at Ale's Stones, on the hill of Kåsehuvud near the little village of Kåseberga, in the far south of Sweden. Have a look around. These big stones weren't just dropped anywhere. Together they trace the outline of a ship. It's what's known as a stone ship, and this is a big one.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Ales stenar

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ales stenar wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 540 m and a water point at 860 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Ales stenar, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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