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Bookmark or Share- Birka The Viking City in Lake Mälaren – Stockholm SwedenThe Viking City of Birka is situated on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren, Birka was one of the most important trading centers for Vikings. On the island you can go strolling in the cultural landscape, join a guided tour of the archaeological fields and visit the Birka Museum.
- Birka - WikipediaBirka. Coordinates: 59°20′10″N 17°32′43″E. Birka listen ⓘ ( Birca in medieval sources), on the island of Björkö (lit. "Birch Island") in present-day Sweden, was an important Viking Age trading center which handled goods from Scandinavia as well as many parts of the European continent and the Orient. [1] .
- Birka - Visit StockholmBirka. 178 92 Adelsö. +46 (0) 8 120 040 00. Open in google maps. birka.se. One of Sweden’s first real towns. During Viking times, Birka on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren was the central hub and the most important marketplace in the entire Mälar Valley. It was established in the mid-eighth century, attracting travelers from near and afar.
- Birka | Viking Archaeology - ArcheuropeThe Boatyard. Archaeologists from Stockholm University’s Archaeological Research Laboratory have discovered a unique Viking Age shipyard site at Birka, challenging previous theories about Viking maritime activities.
- Birka reveals Sweden’s fascinating Viking heritage | Visit SwedenBirka – step back into the Viking Age. For a true Viking experience – and a very enjoyable day trip from Stockholm by boat, head for the Swedish town of Birka, on the island of Björkö, in Sweden’s lake Mälaren. Last updated 10 July 2023. View map. Don't miss.
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