Birka and Hovgården (Sweden)
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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.
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Address: Stockholm County
City: Stockholm
Country: Sweden
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4 minutes walking distance from the center, this hotel is located at JUMBOVAGEN 4, in the north section of Stockholm, which is ideal to discover the city.The hotel has 25 rooms ranging from Room to RoRead moreom rooms. The least expensive rooms at the JUMBO HOSTEL start at n.a. US Dollars.Of a Budget category, the JUMBO HOSTEL has all the comforts such as : n.a..The Royal Palace, Konserthuset, Riksdaghuset, Riddarhuset, Stockhom's Cathedral (Storkyrkan), are some of the monuments that can be visited nearby the hotel.It is part of the hotel chain BX.High speed internet is available in this hotel.You can reach Bromma in 16 minutes by car (the airport is 5 miles from the hotel).Practical information:The metro cityterminalen is 6 minutes minutes away.Hide
StayAt Stockholm Lindhagen is built in 2009 and offers 143 apartments, each with fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms. There are laundry facilities for the guests in the hotel, and a 24-hour receptionRead more. In the hotel is also a restaurant and a bar. The hotel offers parking in the garage at an extra cost. The Hotel also provides Bar, Smoke-free hotel, Internet access - High-Speed, Lift / Elevator, Lobby, Non-smoking rooms, Parking facilities - at cost, Pets allowed at cost, Laundry facilities for guest use, Disabled facilities, Reception, Restaurant.Hide
4 minutes walking distance from the center, this hotel is located at Hamndalsvagen 6, in the north section of Stockholm, which is ideal to discover the city.The hotel has 162 rooms ranging from Room tRead moreo Room rooms. The least expensive rooms at the Yasuragi Hasseludden start at n.a. US Dollars.Of a Budget category, the Yasuragi Hasseludden has all the comforts such as : n.a..It is part of the hotel chain WV.You will be able to visit nearby the hotel: The Royal Palace, Konserthuset, Riksdaghuset, Riddarhuset, Stockhom's Cathedral (Storkyrkan).The Bromma airport is about 16 minutes by car from the hotel (5 miles ).Relax yourself in the hotel's pool.Note:The metro cityterminalen is 6 minutes minutes away.Hide
Of a Luxury category, the Scandic Anglais has all the comforts such as : Restaurant, Room Service, Bar, Business Center, Laundry services.4 minutes walking distance from the center, this hotel is locaRead moreted at Humlegardsgatan 23, in the north section of Stockholm, which is ideal to discover the city.You will be able to visit nearby the hotel: The Royal Palace, Konserthuset, Riksdaghuset, Riddarhuset, Stockhom's Cathedral (Storkyrkan).It is part of the hotel chain SH.For those going to the airport, Bromma is 5 miles from the hotel which is about 16 minutes by car.This hotel offers high speed internet.This hotel offers a unique service : wheelchair accessible.Practical information:This hotel has a parking.The metro cityterminalen is 6 minutes minutes away.Hide
The Connect Hotel Arlanda is a three star Family establishment has all the comforts such as : n.a..It is situated at LINDBERGHS GATA 10 in the north section of Stockholm, at only 4 minutes walking diRead morestance from the center.This hotel is part of the BX chain.The Royal Palace, Konserthuset, Riksdaghuset, Riddarhuset, Stockhom's Cathedral (Storkyrkan), are some of the monuments that can be visited nearby the hotel.This hotel offers high speed internet.The Bromma airport is about 16 minutes by car from the hotel (5 miles ).Other useful information:The metro cityterminalen is 6 minutes minutes away.Hide
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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.
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