Day 499: Daytrip to Birka Island

Next World Heritage spot on the list were the islands of Birka and Hovgarden. These are viking archaeological sites on an island to the west of Stockholm. The easiest way to access Birka is to take aRead more
Next World Heritage spot on the list were the islands of Birka and Hovgarden. These are viking archaeological sites on an island to the west of Stockholm. The easiest way to access Birka is to take aRead more
Reconstructed Viking era village with small dock. Only one house was open
Can't imagine someone wearing that helmet. But I know they did. Wonder if they got head aches?
I'm so happy you are having a good time on this great adventure. Also glad that you able to share it with every one🙂
You might also know this place by the following names:
Björkö, Bjoerkoe, Björkön
The Viking Ship Museum in Oslo has three ships that were preserved because they were used as tombs and were found buried in the Oslo Fjord