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Golden Light at Mora Stenar

Watch the sun dip toward the horizon at the ancient site where Swedish kings were once elected.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:55

    Mora Stenar

    Arrive at Mora Stenar. The stones are in a small, inconspicuous hut by the roadside. Use the extra time to walk the short distance from the parking area and settle in before the light changes.

  2. 17:40

    Mora Stenar

    Watch the sunset. On October 15th, the sun sets toward the WSW at 17:40. The golden light begins around 16:41, giving you a warm hour to appreciate the atmosphere before the final moment.

  3. 18:10

    Mora Stenar

    Stay for the twilight. The site is open 24/7 and free. After the sun dips below the horizon, the quiet of the roadside hut offers a peaceful end to the visit.

Local tip

Make sure you don't confuse this spot with the nearby rest area with the same name on the parallel highway E4. It is 11 km south east of central Uppsala.

Check before you go

  • The site is open 24/7.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uppsala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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