Experience Birka Viking City & Museum - Boat Tour from Stockholm

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7h 45 mins · 3.7 (9)
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Experience Birka Viking City & Museum - Boat Tour from Stockholm
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!
Free cancellation

What's included

  • reconstructed Viking Quarters and museum
  • Live guide in Swedish and English
  • Boat tour
  • guided tour of the ancient monument area

What's not included

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off (not available)

Itinerary

  1. 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). (3h 15min) Admission included

Meeting & end point

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.

Practical information

Operated by
Strömma Turism & Sjöfart AB
Max group size
220 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
sv, en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 7 hours 45 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.