Birka and Hovgården
Overview
The Birka archaeological site is located on Björkö Island in Lake Mälar and was occupied in the 9th and 10th centuries. Hovgården is situated on the neighbouring island of Adelsö. Together, they make up an archaeological complex which illustrates the elaborate trading networks of Viking-Age Europe and their influence on the subsequent history of Scandinavia. Birka was also important as the site of the first Christian congregation in Sweden, founded in 831 by St Ansgar.
About Birka and Hovgården
Birka and Hovgården are two sites in Sweden that together form an archaeological complex dating from the Viking Age, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The sites are located on the islands of Björkö and Adelsö, respectively, in Lake Mälaren, approximately 30 kilometres west of Stockholm.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(2 locations)
- •Birka555-001
- •HovgÃ¥rden555-002
Details
- Countries
- Sweden
- ISO Codes
- SE
- Area
- 437.121 ha
- Coordinates
- 59.3351, 17.5426
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