From Stockholm - Enköping, Petroglyphs and Viking 8h Day Tour
Uppsala County, Stockholm
Explore the Enköping region on a guided 8h day tour out from Stockholm city. Visit the Viking Age kingly seat of Anundshög, see ancient Bronze Age petroglyphs, and discover the cozy city of Enköping.
Enköping and Viking Age Historical Tour from Stockholm
This full-day guided tour explores the Enköping region and its Viking Age and Bronze Age heritage, suitable for history enthusiasts staying in Stockholm.
Highlights
- Explore the Enköping region on a guided tour from Stockholm
- Visit the Viking Age kingly seat of Anundshög and its stone ship graves
- See ancient Bronze Age petroglyphs near the former seashore
- Discover the city of Enköping and enjoy a lunch stop
- Admire 15th-century wall paintings at Härkeberga Church
Description
Travel from Stockholm to the Enköping region on an expert-guided historical tour. Visit Viking Age runestones, Bronze Age petroglyphs, and the medieval Härkeberga Church with its 15th-century wall paintings.
Explore Anundshög, a royal site featuring Viking Age stone ship graves, large bautastones, and Sweden’s largest manmade mound. This site rivalled Old Uppsala in significance during the Viking and pre-Viking eras. The tour covers a timeline from Bronze Age seafaring peoples through Viking Age landmarks to medieval kingship and 14th-century political betrayals in Håtunaleken.
The full-day tour includes a lunch stop in Enköping city and hotel pickup from Stockholm. Participants will experience stories of medieval intrigues, sacrifices, trade, and Sweden's historical development.
Includes
- Expert-guided historical tour
- Visit to Viking Age runestones
- Visit to Enköping city
- Visit to Bronze Age petroglyphs
- Visit to Härkeberga medieval church
- Visit to Anundshög Viking Age site
- Lunch stop in Enköping city
- Hotel pickup from Stockholm
Excludes
- Lunch cost
Important Information
- The tour visits several outdoor historical sites; good shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
- The tour duration is approximately 8 hours.
- Pickup is available from hotels in Stockholm.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Booking in advance is recommended due to limited availability.
