Land Adventure: Private Viking Era Excursion Near Stockholm
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical activity with walking over uneven terrain
Overview
Step into the Viking age with a guided tour at Arkils Assembly Place near Stockholm. Discover ancient laws, Viking society, and stunning landscapes all in one adventure.
Private Viking Era Excursion
2 Hours • Ages 16+
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating two-hour journey into the Viking age at Arkils Assembly Place, one of Sweden's best-preserved Viking parliaments. Guided by an expert, explore the intricate laws, societal structures, and rich history of the Vikings while enjoying a scenic escape from Stockholm. Discover the heart of Viking governance and culture!
Focused on the Viking age & assembly sites. Explore the role the viking law sites and parliaments had in the Viking society!
Duration
2 Hours
About
This tour takes you true the whole viking age but with a smaller focus on law and viking society!
We will visit one of the best preserved assembly places close to Stockholm, Arkils Assembly place. Here you can explore the viking life in Scandinavia with an expert guide. We will tell you about the viking age in general, the meeting place and its special functions and some viking laws that we know of. Also touch upon the Viking religion, runes, runestones, their ships when being down at the Vallentuna lakeside, their laws and more depending on what you want to know.
The site is situated 40min by bus from central Stockholm, To get to the site please go by public transportation. Take Stockholm central stations (T-centralen) red subway line towards Mörby centrum and leave at Dandryds Sjukhus. There you take bus 610 towards either Vallentuna station or Norrgården. You get of at the bus stop of Lovisedal after ca 25min. There you and the guide together walk towards the assembly place. The tour ends at the same bus stop as we meet.
NOTE that this tour might need to start earlier during october - february due to less light outside.
Arkils asembly dates to
- 11th Century in Vallentuna, Sweden. Lord Ulf has recently died and his sons decides to build an assembly site to commemorate him.
- The large Skålhamra kin can use an assembly site, not only to honor Ulf but also to consolidate their power in the region.
- Assembly sites was the Vikings political and judicial centers.
- The society was divided into “häraden” (juridical districts) which to some extent had the same function as today's Swedish municipalities.
What's Included
- Local and knowledgeable guide
- Private tour
- Visit to Arkils assembly site, one of the most well-preserved Vikings parliaments in Sweden.
- A historic time travel experience
- A great time away from the city visiting the suburbs of Sweden.
Adventure Tips
Dress for outdoor weather
Wear sturdy shoes and bring layers to handle weather changes at the archaeological site.
Bring a camera
Capture the ancient stones and scenic views during your walk.
Arrive early
Starting early ensures lots of time for exploration and story-telling.
Respect the site
Help preserve the Viking relics by staying on marked paths and not touching artifacts.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red fox
- European roe deer
History
The Arkils Assembly Place was a central site for Viking assemblies, or 'things,' where laws were made and disputes settled, dating back over a thousand years.
Conservation
Local efforts ensure that the archaeological remains are maintained sustainably, with clear guidelines to minimize impact.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Good traction and support for uneven archaeological site terrain.
Layers of clothing
Prepare for varying weather conditions during the outdoor walk.
Camera or smartphone
Capture historic sites and scenic views.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the outdoor tour.