Did you know that Vikings travelled far to the east – all the way to the area around present-day Kyiv? At the Kyivan Rus Festival, you can experience this part
of history at Birka. Visit living history camps,see everyday life and craftsmanship brought to life,and listen to fascinating talks.
During the festival you’ll experience living history camps, people in period clothing, cooking, and traditional crafts. You can also listen to talks and take part in different activities.
A detailed programme for each day will be published soon.
Experience the Viking Age up close. The festival area includes a Scandinavian Viking camp and a camp showing life in Kyivan Rus (the realm centred around present-day Kyiv). Meet reenactors and explore period clothing, tools, and equipment.
See how people cooked, worked, and made everyday items in the past. Throughout the day you can watch traditional crafts such as weaving, pottery, and wood- and metalworking.
Join short lectures and listen to historians and storytellers share insights into Viking journeys east and how links between Scandinavia and Kyivan Rus shaped both regions.
There will also be a charity tent on site where you can donate or buy items in support of Ukraine. The fundraising is managed by Repower NGO.
No, a regular boat ticket to Birka is sufficient. The event is included in your boat ticket.
Birka is located on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren, outside Stockholm, and can only be reached by boat.
You can travel with Stromma from central Stockholm (approx. 2 hours) or by taxi boat from Hovgården on Adelsö.
Book your ticket via stromma.com. You can travel from central Stockholm, Nya Kungshatt, Jungfrusund and Vårby.
