Uppsala: The Exciting Viking and Vendel Period Walking Tour

Step into the heart of ancient Scandinavia on this enriching walk through Old Uppsala, a landscape where myth, legend and early Nordic history still echo in the rolling earth. Your guide leads you through the impressive burial mounds that rise like silent monuments to a powerful past, unveiling stories of lavish ceremonies, ship burials and the symbolic role of animals laid to rest beside their masters. As you explore the surrounding fields and pathways, you gain insight into the grand longhalls that once stood here and the early cathedral that shaped the spiritual life of the region. This immersive walk paints a vivid picture of shifting beliefs, powerful rulers and the traditions that defined the early Nordic world.

The journey continues with a deeper look into the customs and rituals of the Vendel and Viking eras, revealing a complex society guided by courage, faith and honor. You hear about rites carried out in the sacred grove, encounters with early warriors and the cultural forces that shaped the people who lived here. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Old Uppsala, this experience blends storytelling, history and atmosphere to bring the ancient past to life. The tour begins outside Odinsborg and includes visits to the burial mounds and the historic church that stands as a marker of transformation through the ages.

On this walk, starting in Old Uppsala, you will be introduced  to  tremendous  burial  mounds.  Hear  about magnificent burials, with ships and sacrificed animals. Discover the deep secrets of the (long) halls, and the (former) cathedral’s fascinating history. Learn about human sacrifices in the sacrificial  grove,  and  the  exciting  Viking  and  Vendel Periods.

Startling Location: We meet outside the main entrance/ doors of Old Uppsala museum.