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Álfablót: Viking Halloween Weekend at Birka
- When
- Through Oct 25
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- Boat trip from 320 kr
Viking Stockholm for Kids, 1 of 6
Viking Stockholm for Kids, 2 of 6
Open todayMuseum
The Viking Museum
- Open today
- 11am to 5pm
- Price
- Kids 0-14 free, from 189 kr
- Setting
- Indoor
Viking Stockholm for Kids, 3 of 6
Viking Stockholm for Kids, 4 of 6
Event ended: Álfablót: Viking Halloween Weekend at Birka
Álfablót: Viking Halloween Weekend at Birka
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FestivalEkerö
Where
Ekerö, Birka the Viking City
Ages
All ages
Setting
Outdoors
What you need to know
- A ritual from historical records, so kids see how Scandinavians marked this festival a thousand years ago
- Day schedule still coming: the organizer lists it as coming soon, so check the Birka page before you pick a boat
- Museum shop with replicas, handy if a kid wants a Viking souvenir to take home
About
Birka marks álfablót, the Old Norse take on Halloween, with a weekend of gods, mythological creatures and a ritual based on historical records. Kids watch the gods and creatures around the reconstructed Viking village and try family activities themed around magic by the houses. It suits school-age kids who are happy with a boat ride and a day outdoors on an island in Lake Mälaren, dressed for autumn weather.
Where it is
Birka the Viking City
Björkö, Ekerö
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