Rakni's mound - a symbol of power and dominion.

This monumental barrow is located close to the center of Jesshein and Gardermoen airport, only 6 kilometers from highway E6.

The mound is larger than any other burial mound in northern Europe and its construction is also exceptional; between soil and sand, 75000 logs are piled in three pyramid-shaped layers.

The original height was more than 18 meters and the diameter about 77 meters.

The burial mound was built during one winter and summer, sometime between 533-551 AD.

• Destination

  Akershus

• Country

  Norway

• Type of experience

  Culture

• Best time to visit

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Vestby Airport
  • Oslo Airport
  • Haga Airport