Activities

The viking city Birka boat tour

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Language: English, Swedish

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Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

Travel back in time to the age of Vikings on this boat tour to Birka
Take part in a sightseeing cruise from Stockholm to Björkö, in the middle of Lake Mälaren
Learn about the secrets of the Viking era and visit the Viking Museum
Admire a beautiful island with a breathtaking historical landscape, perfect for a stroll or refreshing swim

What to expect

Travel back in time to the age of Vikings on this boat tour to Birka, Sweden's first city! Explore Viking relics and learn about times past. Travel on a sightseeing cruise from Stockholm to Björkö, in the middle of Lake Mälaren, to the Viking town of Birka town which was founded in the year 750 and is known today as Sweden's first city. To this day, there are visible traces of the people who were born, lived and died there. Birka is a well known UNESCO World Heritage Site and a visit to this place is like traveling back in time.

Your guides will introduce you to the secrets of the Viking era including a visit to the Viking Museum and a tour of the ancient fields. The Birka of today is also a beautiful island with a breathtaking historical landscape, perfect for a stroll or refreshing swim. Restaurant Särimner on the island offers traditional local meals and drinks. This tour package departs from Stockholm's Klara Mälarstrand boat dock adjacent to Stockholm City Hall.

What's included

Sightseeing cruise from Stockholm to Birka
Viking museum ticket
Ancient Viking fields tour

What's not included

Food/beverages
Other optional activities
Optional gratuities

Where

Sweden Klara Mälarstrand 4, Kajplats 9, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden

Meeting point:

This tour departs from the Klara Mälarstrand boat dock adjacent to Stockholm City Hall. Pick-up is not available for this experience. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in and have your voucher (digital or printed copy) available.

What to remember

Warm clothing is recommended if you wish to enjoy the view from the upper deck outside
Skin rugs and fleece blankets are available
Regrettably, the boats are not wheelchair accessible
Tour available in English and Swedish

Provider

Stromma Group

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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