Far Horizons is proud to present a 15-day tour of The Vikings of Denmark, Germany, Norway & Sweden
Follow in the Path of the Vikings as we traverse four countries, with four private tours at Haithabu, Tanum, Roskilde Viking Ship Museum, and Hedared Stave Church.
The itinerary includes stone ship burials and charming villages from the Middle Ages. Additionally, it features fortress churches adorned with 800-year-old frescoes. Moreover, museums are filled with fascinating artifacts from the Viking period.
But there’s more to discover! Explore bronze-age petroglyphs and megalithic tombs. You can also visit pre-Christian labyrinths and mazes. Finally, don’t miss the medieval stave churches that showcase unique architectural styles.
Highlights include six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. First, visit Hedeby Viking Village and the defensive earthworks at Danevirke. Next, explore Jelling, known for its massive carved rune stones from the 10th century.
Additionally, discover Tanum’s beguiling rock art and Gotland’s captivating medieval town of Visby.
Moreover, explore Birka, an important Viking trading center on an island in Sweden’s Lake Mälaren. Lastly, there’s an optional tour of Kronborg Castle, celebrated as Elsinore in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet.
You may also join our optional pre-trip extension to stay at Kronberg Castle.
Why explore the Vikings with Far Horizons?
- Travel with Dr. Carol Symes, expert in Medieval Studies
- Traverse four countries: Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden
- Private tour of Tanum Rock Art, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Private tour of Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
- Private opening of Hedared Stave Church
- Three full days in Visby, a medieval walled city on Gotland Island
- Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Maximum 14 participants
Itinerary of your Scandinavian history tour:
Arrive in Copenhagen to visit the National Museum. Next, explore the Roskilde Viking Museum and Lejre Museum. Then, cross into Germany to discover the Wikinger Haithabu Viking Museum and take a walking tour of Hedeby. Afterward, see the Ravning Bridge, Jelling, and Frykat.
Travel to Gothenburg, Sweden, where you’ll visit Hedared Stave Church. Following this, enjoy a private tour of Tanum. In Oslo, explore the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History and the Viking Ship Museum. Fly to Stockholm to see the Vasa Ship Museum.
Take a ferry to Birka and visit the Birka Museum. Then, fly to Visby for a walking tour of Visby Cathedral and Gotland’s Fornsalen Museum. In Gotland, visit Stenkyrka Church, Marterbo Church, Gammelgarns Kyrka, and the Bunge Museum.
Next, explore the Trojaborg Labyrinth, Hablingbo Church, Fröjel Church, and Gnisvard Ship Grave before flying back to Stockholm. Finally, visit Sigurdsristningen, Anundshög, and Sigtuna before your departure from Sweden.
Pre-trip Extension
Visit Kronborg Castle. Afterward, join the group for the main tour.
