UPPSALA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Nordians hög: Climbing a 12‑metre Vendel-era royal mound outside Upplands Väsby
A focused, 1‑hour guided walk that decodes Nordians Hög—one of Uppland’s largest royal mounds—and brings Vendel‑period burial rites and landscape traces into sharp relief.
Nordians hög: Climbing a 12‑metre Vendel-era royal mound outside Upplands Väsby.
Set amid a wide prehistoric burial ground at Åshusby near Upplands Väsby, Nordians Hög is presented on a compact, one‑hour guided visit that unpacks life in the centuries before the Viking Age. The guide-led walk places visitors on and around a royal mound that towers 12 metres above the surrounding plain and opens up questions about funerals, power and ritual in the Vendel era.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A commanding royal mound
Nordians Hög is presented as one of Uppland’s largest royal mounds; the site’s scale and prominence are central to understanding the social power reflected in Vendel‑period burial monuments.
Vendel‑era funerals, ritual and authority
The guided tour focuses on the Vendel period (c. 400–800 AD), exploring funerals, houses, ritual practices, religion and the social displays of party and power that precede the Viking Age.
Walk the burial ground and read the stones
Visitors walk into the heart of a large Viking‑era burial ground, climb Nordians Hög and examine a mysterious trident‑shaped grave formation—features the guide will interpret on the spot.
What the day feels like
How the visit feels
This is a compact, interpretive walk: over the course of an hour a guide leads you to and up the 12‑metre high mound, points out the burial ground’s layout and trident formation, and situates what you see within the wider Vendel‑era landscape so that pre‑Viking life and ritual begin to make sense.
THE LANDSCAPE
A commanding royal mound
Nordians Hög is presented as one of Uppland’s largest royal mounds; the site’s scale and prominence are central to understanding the social power reflected in Vendel‑period burial monuments.
THE HISTORY
Vendel‑era funerals, ritual and authority
The guided tour focuses on the Vendel period (c. 400–800 AD), exploring funerals, houses, ritual practices, religion and the social displays of party and power that precede the Viking Age.
THE ROUTE
Walk the burial ground and read the stones
Visitors walk into the heart of a large Viking‑era burial ground, climb Nordians Hög and examine a mysterious trident‑shaped grave formation—features the guide will interpret on the spot.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration: 1 hour.
Location: Nordians Hög at Åshusby, near Upplands Väsby. Bookings and guide requests are handled by contacting the operator by email.
Specific gear recommendations are not listed in the overview; contact the operator when requesting a guide for any practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the guided tour?
The guided visit lasts one hour.
Where is Nordians Hög located?
Nordians Hög is at Åshusby, near Upplands Väsby.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes—the tour is described as an all‑ages experience.
How tall is the mound?
The burial mound rises to a height of 12 metres.
What topics does the guide cover?
Guides discuss the Vendel era, funerals, houses, rituals and religion, party and power, landscape traces and the site’s trident formation.
How do I arrange a guided visit?
Email the operator to request a guide for an individually guided visit.