Sigtuna Day Trip

Explore Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town, its Viking history, church ruins, and historic Wenngarn Palace on this enriching tour from Stockholm.

Description

Discover the historical charm of Sigtuna, which features a preserved Viking-era street network adorned with 18th-century houses. The town's rich Viking and Medieval history can be explored at the Sigtuna Museum, a former center of royalty and religion in Sweden.

The guided tour includes visits to church ruins and Viking runestones, shedding light on both Viking stories and post-Viking Christian life. We will wander along the shores of Lake Mälaren, where these artifacts reveal fascinating narratives.

We will also visit the 17th-century Wenngarn Palace, once home to Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie. The tour includes insights into the palace's Baroque architecture and original 17th-century paintings, exploring the lives of Swedish nobility and farmers in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Next, we will explore Viby, a farm preserved since the 1700s, showcasing traditional Swedish life through its iconic red countryside buildings.

After 5 hours of historical exploration, the tour will conclude with a drop-off at your hotel.

Pickup

Hotel pickup is available for hotels located within 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of Stockholm's Central Station.