Björkö (Birka)

N 59° 19' E 17° 33' Show on Map

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  • The monument over Ansgar who is said to have begun the christening of the heathens in the Mälar valley. Some voices still claims he failed.
  • Ångholmen with M/S Vilhelm Tham picking up its enlightened passengers.
  • M/S Vilhelm Tham standing by, ready to pick up its passengers after their guided tour in Birka.
  • The remains of the ancient town Birka, seen from the fortified rock where the Ansgar monument is placed today.
  • S/S Ejdern heading for Adelsö
  • S/S Ejdern disembarking
  • Ångholmen, Björkö
  • Långhällsudde lighthouse
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Fair

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Fair, 12 F (-11 °C)

Wind: 8.05kph 220°

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Thu - Rain/Snow. Low: 32 F (0 °C) High: 35 F (2 °C)

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