Stories set in stone
Photo: Jan Broder DahlImagine people carving this into the rock 3,000 years ago! Penne is one of Norway’s most famous rock carving sites.
On one of the rocks, no fewer than 25 ships have been carved, along with almost 70 cup marks. Here you can wander through thousands of years of history. The rock carving site is just a short 400-metre stroll from Nordberg fort, and the path continues to Lista lighthouse. In other words, a walk packed with history!
The rock carvings were discovered by local people in 1917.
This is one of the oldest farming landscapes in the country; you walk among old paths and dry-stone walls – and get a fantastic view into the bargain. The rest area here is worth a visit when the sun sets into the sea. Then you can let it sink in that people enjoyed sunsets just as beautiful 3,000 years ago.
