Kalnes Petroglyphs

Edited Sentinel-2 satellite image of Kalnes in Sarpsborg.
Edited Sentinel-2 satellite image of Kalnes in Sarpsborg.

Kalnes is located in Sarpsborg, and is a part of Oldtidsruta in Østfold. Like the other rock carvings in the area, Kalnesfeltet is dated to the Nordic Bronze Age (1800 BCE -500 BCE).

The carved figures at Kalnes are unique and interesting, but today they are difficult to see because they haven’t been repainted.

Photograph of petroglyphs at Kalnes (helleristningene ved Kalnes).
Photograph of petroglyphs at Kalnes (helleristningene ved Kalnes).
Photograph of petroglyphs at Kalnes (helleristningene ved Kalnes).

There are several boat figures with people holding up what might be oars.

Photograph of petroglyphs at Kalnes (helleristningene ved Kalnes).
Photograph of petroglyphs at Kalnes (helleristningene ved Kalnes).

Among the boats there are also some animal figures, perhaps horses.

Photograph of petroglyphs at Kalnes (helleristningene ved Kalnes).