Short-Day Viking History Tour from Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden
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Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: 3 hours
Dig up some Viking history during this 3-hour history tour from Stockholm. In the company of a knowledgeable local guide, learn about the Viking Swedes and their impact on Swedish history. Visit the well-preserved Viking parliament, one of Sweden's most famous gravefields at Broby bro and see the amazing Jarlabanke's bridge. View some ancient rune stones and hear their messages, including the great Viking woman Estrid and the all-powerful lord Jarlabanke. Transportation from a meeting point in central Stockholm is included.
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Dig up some Viking history during this 3-hour history tour from Stockholm. In the company of a knowledgeable local guide, learn about the Viking Swedes and their impact on Swedish history. Visit the well-preserved Viking parliament, one of Sweden's most famous gravefields at Broby bro and see the amazing Jarlabanke's bridge. View some ancient rune stones and hear their messages, including the great Viking woman Estrid and the all-powerful lord Jarlabanke. Transportation from a meeting point in central Stockholm is included.Depart from the Central Station of Stockholm in a comfortable car, minivan or bus depending on the size of the group. Travel north into the picturesque Swedish countryside and feel how you start to move back in time.
First, visit the Viking gravefield of Broby. Learn about the Viking woman Estrid, the only identified Viking woman skeleton in Sweden. Journey on to the iconic Jarlabanki's bridge, a 150-meter long mighty Viking bridge, built by the powerful lord Jarlabanki.
Next, visit a Viking parliament and feel the presence of ancient power, imagine the Viking men sitting in the parliament taking mighty decisions. Stop next at Vallentuna church and see the most famous of Jarlabanki rune stones, hear the story about the braggy Viking lord. The first known Swedish rhyme is also found on a rune stone in the church.
Return to your transport and head back to Stockholm after an incredible Viking experience.
First, visit the Viking gravefield of Broby. Learn about the Viking woman Estrid, the only identified Viking woman skeleton in Sweden. Journey on to the iconic Jarlabanki's bridge, a 150-meter long mighty Viking bridge, built by the powerful lord Jarlabanki.
Next, visit a Viking parliament and feel the presence of ancient power, imagine the Viking men sitting in the parliament taking mighty decisions. Stop next at Vallentuna church and see the most famous of Jarlabanki rune stones, hear the story about the braggy Viking lord. The first known Swedish rhyme is also found on a rune stone in the church.
Return to your transport and head back to Stockholm after an incredible Viking experience.
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