The Viking Village at Birka in Stockholm, Sweden - Birka …
WEBSee and experience how the Vikings lived. At Birka you can feel like a real Viking, but not in terms of becoming a savage seafarer of course. Here, you can stroll around the Viking houses in our Viking village, which is built exactly as the houses in the Viking Age.
Birka The Viking City in Lake Mälaren – Stockholm Sweden
WEBThe Viking City of Birka is situated on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren, Birka was one of the most important trading centers for Vikings. On the island you can go strolling in the cultural landscape, join a guided tour of the archaeological fields …
Birka - Wikipedia
WEBBirka is the site of the first known Christian congregation in Sweden, founded in 831 by Saint Ansgar. As a trading center, Birka most likely offered furs, iron goods, and craft products, in exchange for various materials from much of Europe and Western Asia.
The history of Birka the Viking City - Birka Vikingastaden
WEBBirka Viking City is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lake Mälaren Stockholm. Visit the Viking Village, archaeological area & the Viking Museum.
Birka reveals Sweden’s fascinating Viking heritage - Visit Sweden
WEBJul 10, 2023 · During the summer of 2024, Strömma offers glamping at Birka the Viking village. The five tents all have historical Viking names with different meanings, and breakfast and dinner worthy of a Viking are included in the stay. There is a guest harbour for visitors travelling with their own boat.
The rise and fall of Birka: Sweden's premier Viking settlement
WEBOct 26, 2023 · However, lying a short distance from the hustle and bustle of one of the pearls of Northern Europe, Stockholm, lie the remains of a Viking-era trading center and one of the earliest urban settlements in Scandinavia: Birka.
Birka the Viking city: Discover Birka's Viking Legacy
WEBNestled on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren, Sweden, Birka the Viking city unfolds as a captivating tale of the past. Established in the 8th century, this remarkable settlement evolved into a bustling trading center during the illustrious Viking Age.
How to Spend a Day in Birka, Sweden's Viking Paradise
WEBOct 23, 2017 · Take some time to explore Viking Village. The reconstructed houses are built using the same tools and techniques used by the Vikings, so they really offer a sense of what life was like back in the 700s.
Stockholm Birka Viking Village, Sweden - make a visit were the …
WEBBook a trip to Sweden's first city, Birka – The Viking City! Take a boat trip out into the Stockholm archipelago and visit the old Viking village Birka. Birka is said to be Swedens first city. At Birka you can walk around yourself or book guided tours.
Activities & attractions at Birka | Birka The Viking City
WEBSep 1, 2024 · The viking village. At Birka you can feel like a real Viking, but not in terms of becoming a savage seafarer of course. Here, you can stroll around the Viking houses in our Viking village, which is built exactly as the houses in the Viking Age.