Frösö Runestone

The so-called Runestone Frösön (Swedish Frösöstenen ) is a rune stone from the 11th century. It is located on the Swedish island Frösön in Jämtland and is the northernmost rune stone in Sweden and the only one in Jämtland. A connected with the Irish coupling snake biting its own tail, bears the text.

The runic inscription of the typical for Sweden serpent band Stone:

Can be translated as follows:

The stone is unique in that it was made in commemoration of the Christianization of Jämtland and the bridge builders. He is, as is often the case, no grave, but a descent stone.

The Frösöstein originally stood on the island side head of the first bridge between the island and the mainland. Due to bridge construction work 1969-1970, he was transferred and is now before the county council buildings in Östersund.