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Viking History Small Group Trip from Stockholm Including the Runic Kingdom: Short Day
3 h
Small Group
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About this activity
Depart in the morning from your centrally located hotel in a comfortable car or minivan 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, a by-name identified Viking woman skeleton. Journey on to the iconic Jarlabanki's bridge, a 150-meter long mighty Viking bridge, built by the powerful lord Jarlabanki. Hear the message on the rune stones, the commemoration monuments of the Vikings.
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 the Jarlabanki rune stones, hear the story about the braggy power ful Viking lord Jarlabanki. The first known written down Swedish ending 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. Be dropped at your central hotel or another central location by your wish.
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First, visit the Viking gravefield of Broby. Learn about the Viking woman Estrid, a by-name identified Viking woman skeleton. Journey on to the iconic Jarlabanki's bridge, a 150-meter long mighty Viking bridge, built by the powerful lord Jarlabanki. Hear the message on the rune stones, the commemoration monuments of the Vikings.
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 the Jarlabanki rune stones, hear the story about the braggy power ful Viking lord Jarlabanki. The first known written down Swedish ending 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. Be dropped at your central hotel or another central location by your wish.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Central Stockholm as well as cruise ports (all ports except Nynäshamn).
- Local driver/guide
- Small-group tour (max 16 guests in total)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic condition.
- If your hotel is too far from the city center, you will be given a meeting point that is simple to get to
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Please contact us in advance if any child in your reservation is less than 5 years old in order to ensure a booster/child seat is available.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
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It was different experience than Stockholm city. You get to see the real historical footprints. If you don't have enough time to see the whole Viking history and want to experience something different than a big city, it might be a good opportunity for you.
Excellent itinerary and well-organized activity
Very informative. Guides were knowledgeable. Tour began and concluded on time.