Björkö Island on Lake Mälaren was chosen by the Vikings to be the construction site of Birka, a medieval center of commerce and power. The excavation site where approximately 2,000 burial mounds with richly equipped burial chambers is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Monuments from the excavations can be seen in the nearby Birka Museum.
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Attractions inside
Birka Island
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Birka Island – popular in the area
(distance from the attraction)