Experience Birka Viking City & Museum - Boat Tour from Stockholm

3.7 (18 reviews) Stockholm, Sweden
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Duration7h 45m
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LanguagesSwedish, English
Group sizeUp to 220 travelers

Overview

Take a step back over a thousand years in history on this full-day boat trip to Birka – Sweden's first city and one of Scandinavia's most important Viking Age sites. Founded around 750 AD on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren, Birka flourished as a major trading hub for nearly two centuries. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With Stromma, you board M/S Mälar Victoria for a scenic two-hour cruise from central Stockholm to Björkö. A knowledgeable guide leads a live tour in English and Swedish across ancient fields and archaeological excavations – a walk of about 1–1.5 km. You can also explore the reconstructed Viking village, visit the Birka Museum, enjoy Viking-inspired food at Restaurant Särimner or Café Eldrimner, or soak up the island's beautiful nature.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, families, or anyone curious about Sweden's Viking past. Book your Birka day trip with Stromma!

What's included

  • Live-guided tour of the archaeological site (English & Swedish)
  • Round-trip boat journey to Birka (Björkö)
  • Entry to the Birka Museum
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off (not available)

What to expect

  1. 3h 15m · Admission ticket included
    Take a daytrip by boat to Birka, the Viking city (first city of Sweden). You will spend around 3h 15 min to 3h 30 min (depending on what day you book) on the island, where you can visit the museum and also join a guided tour of the ancient fields and stroll around the reconstructed Viking Quarter. The tour is live guided both on the boat and on-site in Swedish and English.
    The total duration is beween 7h 15 min to 7h 30 min (depending on what day you book).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour departs with M/S Mälar Victoria from Klara Mälarstrand, not far from Stockholm City Hall. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to make sure you find good seats.

End point

This tour departs with M/S Mälar Victoria from Klara Mälarstrand, not far from Stockholm City Hall. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to make sure you find good seats.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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