* Discover the forgotten history of Vada Sjökullar! *

duration

1 hour

Tour description

** Individual guide place – Vendel era at Vada Sjökullar, 1h. ** Join us on a journey through time, to the era that laid the foundation for the Viking Age! Discover the Vendel period, central places and small kingdoms that were at odds with each other. Discover a less known part of Sweden's history, an era that should be as famous as the Viking Age!

Discover Vada Sjökullar and its former central location. See the few remnants that remain; three mighty burial mounds located near Vada church and Brottby today. The guide is about life during the Vendel period (500-800 AD).

The Vendel period is a time of struggle for power and wealth, where the central places and their chiefs compete about the power of arms and beautiful objects. This is a society where social honor means a lot and where violence is a legitimate means of gaining control over others.

In the 7th century, Vada was one of several central places in the Mälardalen valley, Nordians Hög another. The central places were centers of power where society's trade and wealth flourished. Here the richest inhabitants of Uppland met, those who were partying and enjoying imported luxury glasses from the continent. Welcome to the Vendel-era Vallentuna at Vada lake hills!

At Vada Sjökullar you will hear about

• The large farm by Vada
• Långhundraleden - Iron Age "highway"
• Vendel-era parties and gifts
• Vendel-era agriculture and clothing
• Vendel Funeral Rituals
• Vendel crafts and trade
• The pagan religion of the Vendel period

Discover Vada Sjökullar and its former central location. See the few remnants that remain; three mighty burial mounds located near Vada church and Brottby today. The guide is about life during the Vendel period (500-800 AD).

The Vendel period is a time of struggle for power and wealth, where the central places and their chiefs compete about the power of arms and beautiful objects. This is a society where social honor means a lot and where violence is a legitimate means of gaining control over others.

In the 7th century, Vada was one of several central places in the Mälardalen valley, Nordians Hög another. The central places were centers of power where society's trade and wealth flourished. Here the richest inhabitants of Uppland met, those who were partying and enjoying imported luxury glasses from the continent. Welcome to the Vendel-era Vallentuna at Vada lake hills!

At Vada Sjökullar you will hear about

• The large farm by Vada
• Långhundraleden - Iron Age "highway"
• Vendel-era parties and gifts
• Vendel-era agriculture and clothing
• Vendel Funeral Rituals
• Vendel crafts and trade
• The pagan religion of the Vendel period
• Differences and similarities between Vendel time and Viking age Duration: 1h.