easy
5 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels as the tour involves mostly easy walking inside and between churches.
Step back into medieval Sweden on this 5-hour small group tour from Stockholm. Explore ancient churches with stunning frescoes, rune stones, and centuries-old altarpieces in the tranquil town of Vallentuna.
All Ages • Church history tour from Stockholm
Explore Sweden's rich church history on a captivating half-day tour from Stockholm. Guided by an expert, visit unique medieval churches dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Marvel at stunning frescoes, intricate altarpieces, and ancient rune stones, each with its own fascinating story to tell. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
5 Hours
Experience the Medieval churches with a knowledgeable guide. Experience the diverse. Hear about one of the last countries in Europe getitng converted during year 1000 until today. Every church we visits is carfully selected and have it's own story to tell. The ones on the tour dates back to 12th or 13th C. You will wiev mediveal wodden winged alter pieces, medieval wall paintings and typical reformatic church room during this tour. The churches we visit are all unice and tells a lot about both after-reformatoric and mediveal life and customes. Watch unice preserved Medieval frescos from 15th C, mediveal alter pieces from 15th C and churches dating back to 12th C. At Vallentuna church you will see stone maste signatures from the church construction, you will also feel christian rune stones from 1000AD, look at beautiful late Medieval alter pieces and wooden crosses from the Medieval time.
Transportation from your central Stockholm hotel included.
This small group tour fills quickly, so book in advance to secure your spot.
Wear comfortable shoes and attire suitable for visiting religious sites.
Photography is allowed inside most churches—capture the detailed frescoes and architecture.
Vallentuna can be brisk outside—bring a light jacket even in warmer months.
Many Vallentuna churches date back to Sweden’s transition from paganism to Christianity around the 1100s.
Efforts are ongoing to preserve frescoes and architectural integrity with minimal visitor impact.
Essential for navigating stone church floors and outdoor paths with ease.
To capture intricate medieval frescoes and rune stones.
Spring weather can be crisp, so a jacket is useful.
spring specific
Protect yourself during outdoor segments on sunny days.
summer specific