Right beside Säffle’s old water tower lies Olof Trätälja’s Barrow, a royal burial mound dating back to the early Iron Age. According to legend, Olof Trätälja was a Swedish king of the Ynglinga dynasty, mentioned in Snorri Sturluson’s Ynglinga Saga as the son of Ingjald Illråde.
The barrow is unusually large and stands as a powerful reminder of the area’s ancient past. It’s one of several prehistoric sites around Säffle where visitors can explore the traces of early Scandinavian history.
Easily accessible from the town centre, Olof Trätälja’s Barrow is a must-see for anyone interested in Viking heritage and Nordic mythology.
