Bingsfoss Petroglyphs

Edited Sentinel-2 satellite image of Bingsfoss in Lillestrøm.
Edited Sentinel-2 satellite image of Bingsfoss in Lillestrøm.

Bingsfoss is a waterfall in Sørum, Lillestrøm and is a part of the river Glomma – the longest river in Norway. Below the waterfall, and along west side of the river, there is a hiking trail. Bingsfoss is also known as Bingsfossen.

Photograph of the river Glomma next to the petroglyphs at Bingsfoss.
The river Glomma with Bingsfoss bridge and hydropower station seen in the distance.

When walking down this trail there are two spots with petroglyphs next to the river. The carvings were most likely made some time during the Nordic Bronze age (1800 BCE – 500 BCE).

Photograph of petroglyphs at Bingsfoss (helleristningene ved Bingsfoss).
Ship figure from the first site at Bingsfoss.

The above image is from the first petroglyph site at Bingsfoss, which seems to only have one figure. The following images are from the second site, which has footprint figures and an animal figure with horns or antlers.

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