How can I go to Birka?

Birka is located on the island of Björkö (Birch Island) and the only way to get here is by boat. Strömma Canal (stromma.com) offers full day round trip tours from May to September, departing from Stockholm’s Klara Mälarstrand (near the City Hall). The trip takes two hours each way.

What to do in Birka?

On the island you can go strolling in the cultural landscape, join a guided tour of the archaeological fields and visit the Birka Museum. You can also visit the reconstructed Viking village with its typical forges and weaving cabins. Book your trip to Birka.

Is Birka a word?

The name “Birka” might mean “marketplace” or “place of commerce”, although its location on the island of Björkö (“birch island”) fosters the idea of a connection with the Old Norse word bjǫrk, meaning “birch tree”.

When was Birka founded?

AD 750
Birka was founded around AD 750 and it flourished for more than 200 years. It was abandoned c. AD 975, around the same time Sigtuna was founded as a Christian town some 35 km to the northeast. It has been estimated that the population in Viking Age Birka was between 500 and 1000 people.

Are Swedens Vikings?

Vikings is the modern name given to seafaring people primarily from Scandinavia (present-day Denmark, Norway and Sweden), who from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries raided, pirated, traded and settled throughout parts of Europe.

Are Viking from Norway?

The Vikings originated from the area that became modern-day Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. They settled in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Iceland, Greenland, North America, and parts of the European mainland, among other places.

How do I get from Stockholm to Birka?

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Birka is to line 3 ferry which takes 2h 11m and costs 170 kr. Is there a direct ferry between Stockholm and Birka? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Klara Mälarstrand and arriving at Birka Björkö brygga. Services depart once daily, and operate every day.