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Fantastisk plats med en bra historia och en vänlig guide

Birka is a unique place worth visiting, especially if you live in Sweden. The two-hour boat (Strömma) ride takes you through the beautiful archipelago, and onboard there are maps, snacks, and even small games and puzzles for kids. You will have about 3 hours to explore the island (so try to plan your visit in advance - you can do it on your way) Once on the island, you’ll find a small Viking village, a museum about Viking history, guided tour where you can see the traces of what used to be Sweden’s very first city — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s not much left to see physically, but with a bit of imagination, it’s easy to picture how it once was. On colder or rainy days, it’s even easier to feel like a Viking 😀 There’s also a small herb garden, goats and chickens, a surprisingly good restaurant, and even glamping in summer! Tip: Try to visit during a festival or event – it adds so much to the atmosphere and makes the trip more worthwhile.

Välkommen till Birka Historiska Tatueringsfest där tatueringskonst blandas med vikingatraditioner. Den presenterar toppkonstnärer inom nordiska, keltiska, baltiska och historiska stilar med hjälp av elektriska och traditionella metoder. …