Rock Carvings in Tanum
Sweden UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Rock Carvings in Tanum is an archaeological site in Sweden. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 34 sights in the country listed on this site. It is also ranked as the 20th most looked-up sight in Sweden on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 19 °C. October is the wettest month, with about 122 mm of rain. The site is located 392 km from Stockholm. Travelers can reach the area via Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport, which is 72 km away, or Sandefjord Airport, Torp in Norway, which is 82 km away.
There are no details provided regarding opening hours, prices, or wheelchair access for this site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. The wettest is October, with about 122 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -3 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 83 | 58 | 58 | 52 | 57 | 86 | 82 | 89 | 86 | 122 | 103 | 80 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
