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Birka

Björkö, Stockholm, Sweden

Featured Review : After about a 1.5-hour boat ride with beautiful scenery, the boat docks on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren. There is a fairly small museum with permanent exhibits telling the history of Birka as a viking town and ce...See Full Review

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Birka Reviews

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Birka World Heritage Site

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Sarah the Expat from London, United Kingdom
  • May 20, 2005
Birka World Heritage Site
Quote: After about a 1.5-hour boat ride with beautiful scenery, the boat docks on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren. There is a fairly small museum with permanent exhibits telling the history of Birka as a viking town and centre of European trade. The... Read the full Birka review

From journal Long Weekend in Stockholm

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Birka Vikingstaden (Birka the Viking City)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Montse from Foxboro, Massachusetts
  • June 25, 2001
Birka Vikingstaden (Birka the Viking City)
Quote: In the town of Birka on Björkö island, Sweden first came into contact with Christianity. A missionary named Ansgar was sent to Birka which was the largest trade port in the country. Ansgar wasn't successful, he only converted 2 of the Vikings and... Read the full Birka review

From journal Stockholm in 7 Days