Not the famous Mora of Sweden where the knives are made, this tiny town in Södermanland has an ancient rune stone.

Sigurdsristningen

The Sigurd Stone is a short walk away from a bus stop about twenty minutes outside of Eskilstuna in the hamlet of Mora. In true Swedish style, this ancient stone carving is freely available to anyone to visit. It is unprotected, and nothing but decency stops people from defacing it.

The stone tells the story of Sigurd Serpentslayer through carvings and runes. A protective coating is visible over the carving to keep the red paint fresh and clear.

It is a remarkable piece of history, over a thousand years but still clear on the rocks, showing Sigurd's Saga.