The Viking Trail: Nine Days Across Scandinavia

Your adventure could begin in Stockholm. Imagine taking a morning boat ride out to Birka, a fascinating island. Here, on Björkö, you'll discover three thousand ancient burial mounds covered in grass, each one whispering tales of a bygone era. Plan to spend a whole day exploring this incredible site. From Birka, your path leads west. You might visit Uppsala, then Oslo to see its famous ship museums, before making the journey across the North Sea to Northumberland. The perfect ending to this epic route is Lindisfarne, the historic island where the Viking Age first made its dramatic arrival in Britain on June 8, 793. While nine days might be a bit rushed, it's certainly doable for this unforgettable trip. If you can spare twelve days, you'll find it even more enjoyable and relaxing, allowing you more time to soak in the history and atmosphere.