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Discover Medieval Sweden: Small Group Church History Tour from Stockholm - Stockholm

Discover Medieval Sweden: Small Group Church History Tour from Stockholm

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels as the tour involves mostly easy walking inside and between churches.

Overview

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.

Vallentuna, Stockholms län

Public small group church history 5h tour from Stockholm

All Ages • Church history tour from Stockholm

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About This Adventure

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.

Dive in to the great church history of Sweden on this half-day tour from Stockholm!

Duration

5 Hours

About

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.

Pick Up & Drop Off Information

  • Pick Up: We will pick you up at your central Stockholm hotel/accommodation (if within 5km of Stockholm).
  • We also do port pick up if you are arriving by cruise on the day of your tour.
  • Drop off: We will drop you off at your central Stockholm hotel/accommodation (if within 5km of Stockholm).
  • We also do port drop off if you are leaving by cruise on the day of your tour.

Adventure Tips

Reserve Early

This small group tour fills quickly, so book in advance to secure your spot.

Dress Respectfully

Wear comfortable shoes and attire suitable for visiting religious sites.

Bring a Camera

Photography is allowed inside most churches—capture the detailed frescoes and architecture.

Prepare for Weather

Vallentuna can be brisk outside—bring a light jacket even in warmer months.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Eurasian Jay
  • Red Squirrel

History

Many Vallentuna churches date back to Sweden’s transition from paganism to Christianity around the 1100s.

Conservation

Efforts are ongoing to preserve frescoes and architectural integrity with minimal visitor impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Essential for navigating stone church floors and outdoor paths with ease.

Camera or Smartphone

Essential

To capture intricate medieval frescoes and rune stones.

Light Jacket

Spring weather can be crisp, so a jacket is useful.

spring specific

Sun Hat or Sunglasses

Protect yourself during outdoor segments on sunny days.

summer specific