Welcome to the third edition of Birka Historical Tattoo Fest, May 29 – June 1, 2025.
Here, you’ll meet 40 world-class artists from the historical, Nordic, Celtic, Baltic, and ornamental tattoo scenes, working with various historical and modern electric methods. Planning to get a tattoo? Contact your chosen tattoo artist directly to book an appointment. Drop-in sessions may be available, subject to space. This year’s tattoo artists will be announced here and on Birka’s social media during winter and spring 2025.
During the event, we’ll host a Viking market where you can purchase replicas and historical crafts, meet Vikings, experience a blot ceremony, have your runes read, try archery, and enjoy historical folk music by @dajogniaband, @folketbortafor, and many more bands. There will also be a unique chance to participate in one of the workshops held during the Birka Historical Tattoo Fest.
Presentations of each tattoo artist, workshops, additional entertainment, and activities will be announced soon here on our website and on @birkahistoricaltattoofest Instagram and Facebook. Follow us!
More information coming soon.
Are you planning your trip to Birka for the Birka Historical Tattoo Fest? There are several options for getting to and from Birka.
From Klara Mälarstrand in central Stockholm, you can take a boat to Birka. We have several departures daily, and you’ll travel with M/S Mälar Victoria or M/S Nya Hjelmare Kanal.
M/S Mälar Victoria
9:30 AM Departure from Stockholm
11:15 AM Arrival at Birka
3:00 PM Departure from Birka
5:00 PM Arrival in Stockholm
M/S Hjelmare Kanal
12:00 PM Departure from Stockholm
2:00 PM Arrival at Birka
7:00 PM Departure from Birka
9:00 PM Arrival in Stockholm
M/S Mälar Victoria
10:00 AM Departure from Stockholm
12:00 PM Arrival at Birka
3:30 PM Departure from Birka
5:30 PM Arrival in Stockholm
M/S Hjelmare Kanal
12:00 PM Departure from Stockholm
2:00 PM Arrival at Birka
7:00 PM Departure from Birka
9:00 PM Arrival in Stockholm
M/S Mälar Victoria
10:00 AM Departure from Stockholm
12:00 PM Arrival at Birka
3:30 PM Departure from Birka
5:30 PM Arrival in Stockholm
The boat ticket includes a 3.5-5 hour stay on the island depending on the departure, round-trip boat trip, entrance to the museum, a guided tour of the archaeological site, and performances.
The price for a round-trip boat from Stockholm to Birka starts at 520 SEK for adults. Children aged 6-15 pay half price, and children 0-5 ride for free but must have a booked ticket.
Don’t forget to book your boat trip well in advance to guarantee your spot onboard.
From Hovgården on Adelsö, you can take the Särimner Boat Taxi. During the Birka Historical Tattoo Fest, the taxi boat will depart at fixed times. Tickets needs to be purchased onboard and cannot be pre-booked. You pay with card or Swish.
The price for adults is SEK 350 per person and free for children up to 15 years old. The ticket price includes the ability to be on the island at any time between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM, a round-trip boat trip, entrance to the museum, a guided tour of the archaeological site, and performances.
Daily – 10:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:45 PM
Daily – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM
Saturday – 10:30 PM, 11:30 PM
Take SL bus 312 from Brommaplan all the way to Adelsö. The bus stop you should get off at is called Adelsö kyrka. From the bus stop, it’s a short walk down to the pier, see the map further down on the page.
If you’re coming by car to Hovgården, you can use the following coordinates to find the parking lot. From the parking lot, it’s a short walk down to the pier, see the map further down on the page.
59.361234
17.537618
Contact the tattoo artist directly to make an appointment.
Belgium:
Brasil:
Czech Republic:
@theravenfromthenorth / @oldgodink
Denmark:
@colindaletattoo / @skinandbone.dk
Lars Martinen / @larmatattoo
@uffeberenth / @ginnungagap.art
@life_of_belle_1 / @ginnungagap.art
@ella_rasmussen_art / @ginnungagap.art
Germany:
Iceland:
@habbanerotattoo / @orlogiceland
@ellefolk_tattoo / @ritual_tattoo_iceland
Indonesia:
Lithuania:
@edbe.handpoke / @greenbuddhatattoo
Norway:
Poland:
@krzysztofsirkis / @kreska_ink
Scotland:
@meelarainey_tattoo / @folkvangr_tattoo
@shogantattoo / @folkvangr_tattoo
Spain:
Sweden:
Wales:
Sean Parry / @sacred_knot_tattoo
More information coming soon.
Here we present the various accommodation options available to book during the Birka Historical Tattoo Fest on May 20-June 1, 2025. Choose the option that suits you best – don’t forget to book well in advance to guarantee your spot.
PARTNERS
TRIPADVISOR
SOCIALA MEDIER
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