Birka is the site of the first known Christian congregation in Sweden, founded in 831 by Saint Ansgar. As a trading center, Birka most likely offered furs, iron goods, and craft products, in exchange for …

The 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 …

Jul 10, 2023 · 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. For years, …

Nov 6, 2018 · Birka, located on the island of Björkö in present-day Sweden, was an important trading center and strongly fortified town in the Viking Age which flourished from...

Birka sits upon the island of Björkö at the entrance of the Mälar Sea (sometimes called Lake Mälar), not far from the site of modern Stockholm. Birka therefore acted as the trade center and gateway for all …

Birka, on Björkö Island in Lake Mälaren, is one of Sweden’s most significant Viking sites. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was a major trading hub during the Viking Age.

Birka, medieval city in southeastern Sweden, on the Lake Mälaren island of Björkö. It was Sweden’s first major urban centre and served as a thriving international trade centre between western and eastern …

Birka, located on the island of Björkö on Lake Mälaren in Sweden, is considered to be one of the most significant Viking Age archaeological sites in Scandinavia. From the 8th to the 10th century, this was …

Birka was one of the most important mercantile towns in Northern Europe between about AD 750 and AD 980. It was the hub of a widespread trading network established by the Scandinavians during the …

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 …