Small Group Swedish Church History 5h Tour to the countryside from Stockholm

Overview

Available languages

Swedish

English

Mobile ticket

Sweden got some of the best persevered medieval churches in Europe. We explore some of the best preserved medieval churches and one modern one from 1970:s close to Stockholm. We travel true the Swedish countryside on our way to and from the churches during the tour. Enjoy 15th C preserved fresco, medieval crosses, countryside Romanesque and Gothic architecture, one church ruin, one modern church and more. Explore Sweden's church history on this half-day 5h tour from Stockholm with a knowledgeable guide. Meet up in central Stockholm at your hotel.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A minimum of 3 adults is required for this tour to run.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Local knowlegeble guide

Lunch

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Sheraton Stockholm Hotel

Tegelbacken 6, 101 23 Stockholm Sweden

Värtahamnen

NO PICK UP IN Nynäshamn harbour (wait for meeting instructions to a meeting place in Stockholm)

Frihamnen

Stadsgården

What To Expect

Depart from your hotel in car, minivan or bus depending on group size. Travel north into the beautiful Swedish countryside. Explore churches both famous and less wellknown hidden in strategical places in the lanscape Travel to Täby church and visit one of the best preserved fresques from the late 15th C. Explore how the churches were built and learn about the epoch art styles. Than onwords to Vallentuna church where you will see a well-preserved reformatic church room from 1750. Explore 850 years old stone master signatures from 12th C and one of the most famous rune stones and hear about Jarlabanki. Learn about rune stones, stone masters and the construction of a church. Hear about the turbilent reformation of Sweden in the 1520s. Next, we visit Orkesta church. Enjoy the beautiful frescos from 1450 by an unknown painting school, see a special altar piece from 1750s and a mediveal cross from 1325. Return to the city with memories for life!

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