Birka Vikingastaden

Clearly a Must-Do. Started in Stockholm you get an appox. 2h Boad ride through Mälaren with some Informations at interesting Points. On Birka awaits you a replica of a small Viking Village and a interesting Museum. But the most interesting part are the guided Tours around the Island. At the time I was visiting, there was a Tour for the "Viking Halloween" called Álfablót. It was only in Swedish but there was a Transcript available into English. Then there was a guided tour in English, witch was very good and interesting. The guide was very sympathetic. You get a good view onto the Island with his graveyards, where the city was located and the history about the Island and the arciological work. At least you can say, that around 3,5h is maybe a bit to short for one or the other, but it ist absolutely with it.

A very good day trip by boat from Stockholm, visiting an important island for the former Viking inhabitants. Some recreated dwellings and exhibits of original items, as well as an interesting and informative guided tour pointing out features from the original settlement and burials area, a museum and a cafe/restaurant make this a good trip for adults and families. Visited on a weekday in September 2025 with my partner.

Åkte över med Kallerunristare, han kör över folk med egen båt. Man körs till Birka, släpps av, och man är där så länge man vill, man ringer till Kallerunristare när man vill åka hem.