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Eight Hours Through Viking Sweden: Burial Mounds, Rune Stones and Medieval Uppsala
A small-group, full-day (8-hour) tour from Stockholm that visits Viking burial grounds, bridges, the millennial town of Sigtuna and Uppsala Cathedral; this guide explains what to expect and practical logistics.
Eight Hours Through Viking Sweden: Burial Mounds, Rune Stones and Medieval Uppsala.
Embark on an 8-hour, small-group journey from Stockholm that threads together Sweden’s richest Viking sites: ancient burial grounds and rune stones, reconstructed causeways and assembly sites, the thousand-year-old town of Sigtuna, and the monumental religious heart of Uppsala with its cathedral—all led by an expert guide.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Runestones and Burial Grounds at Broby bro
Visit one of Sweden’s most famous Viking burial grounds to learn about pagan and Christian burials, read the stories carved on runestones and hear the tale of Estrid, a powerful Viking woman tied to the site.
Sigtuna: Sweden’s Oldest Town
Walk Sigtuna’s medieval streets—still following the Viking-age stretch—explore church ruins and the local museum that displays Viking finds unearthed from the town’s long past.
Old Uppsala’s Mounds and Uppsala Cathedral
Stand among the eleven‑metre high royal burial mounds at Old Uppsala—one of Sweden’s most important historical sites—and visit Uppsala Cathedral, the largest church in the Nordic countries.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Across a single full day, an expert guide leads a compact small-group circuit from Stockholm that combines short, interpretive walks with roadside stops at archaeological and historical sites; hotel pick-up and drop-off are included and walking distances are minimal, with longer stretches kept to roughly forty metres from the vehicle.
THE HISTORY
Runestones and Burial Grounds at Broby bro
Visit one of Sweden’s most famous Viking burial grounds to learn about pagan and Christian burials, read the stories carved on runestones and hear the tale of Estrid, a powerful Viking woman tied to the site.
THE ROUTE
Sigtuna: Sweden’s Oldest Town
Walk Sigtuna’s medieval streets—still following the Viking-age stretch—explore church ruins and the local museum that displays Viking finds unearthed from the town’s long past.
THE CITY
Old Uppsala’s Mounds and Uppsala Cathedral
Stand among the eleven‑metre high royal burial mounds at Old Uppsala—one of Sweden’s most important historical sites—and visit Uppsala Cathedral, the largest church in the Nordic countries.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is best for and when it might be less suitable.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full-day experience: 8 hours.
On-site walking distances are minimal; longer walks are limited to approximately 40 metres from the vehicle.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for central Stockholm accommodations; port pick-up and drop-off are available for cruise passengers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 8 hours.
Where does the tour pick up and drop off?
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for central Stockholm accommodations; port pick-up and drop-off are also available.
What sites will we visit?
Stops include Broby bro, Jarlabanki’s bridge, Arkil Assembly site, Sigtuna, Old Uppsala and Uppsala Cathedral.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes; the tour is described as suitable for all ages.
How much walking is involved?
Walking distances are kept small; longer on-site walks are limited to about 40 metres from the vehicle.
Is hotel or port transfer included?
Yes. Hotel pick-up/drop-off and port pick-up/drop-off are included where applicable.