Explore Sweden's Ancient Runestones
An interactive map application allowing you to discover and explore 6,815+ Swedish runestones with detailed information and offline capabilities.
Features
Interactive Map
Clustering map with 6,815+ runestones across Sweden. Easily find stones near you or search for specific locations.
Offline Access
Offline caching of runestones ensures you can explore even in remote areas without internet connection.
Rich Information
Detailed data for each runestone, including name, location, and historical attributes.
Gamified Experience
Create an account to track your visited runestones and build your profile as an explorer.
Modern Tech
Built with React 19, MapLibre GL, and Supabase for a fast, real-time experience.
Open Data
Leveraging data from OpenFreeMap and Samnordisk Runtextdatabas for accurate historical information.
Data Sources
Map Tiles
OpenFreeMap provides the beautiful and fast map tiles used in our interactive explorer.
Runestone Data
Samnordisk Runtextdatabas is our primary source for accurate runestone inscriptions and historical data.
Database
Leveraging the original SQLite database from Rundata-net for comprehensive record management.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to Vadim Frolov and Sofia Pereswetoff-Morath for their work, which forms the foundation of our data layer.