Welcome to the third edition of Birka Historical Tattoo Fest, May 29 – June 1, 2025!
During the event, we will host a Viking market where you can purchase replicas and historical handicrafts, meet Vikings, experience a blot, have your runes read, try archery, and enjoy historical folk music by @dajogniaband, @folketbortafor, and @krive_band.
There is also a unique opportunity to participate in one of the many workshops held at Birka Historical Tattoo Fest. Would you like to learn blacksmithing, plant dyeing, posament braiding, making chainmail, or crafting your own drum? Do you want to find your inner self through ARPI, learn more about magical plants, or walk on glowing embers? The selection is vast, and you sign up directly with the instructor.
Here, you will also meet world-class artists from the historical, Nordic, Celtic, Baltic, and ornamental tattoo scenes, working with various historical and electric techniques. If you plan to get a tattoo and want to book a session, contact your chosen tattoo artist directly. If there is availability, there may be drop-in appointments. Even if you’re not getting a tattoo, you are welcome to admire the artists’ exhibitions and maybe bring a piece of art home.
Presentations of each individual tattoo artist, workshops, entertainment, and activities will be announced on @birkahistoricaltattoofest on Instagram and Facebook. Follow us!
Planning your trip to Birka for the festival? There are several ways to get to and from Birka.
WHICH TRAVEL OPTION IS BEST FOR ME?
Short Day Trip
If you want to experience the festival for the day, visit the Viking market, listen to the performing bands, explore the tattoo convention, and try out some activities, the best option is to book a day trip (round-trip) from Stockholm, Jungfrusund, Vårby Gård, or Rastaholm.
Long Day Trip
If you’d like to stay a little longer, participate in a workshop, or have booked a smaller tattoo, the best way to get to Birka is by taxi boat from Hovgården on Adelsö (see schedule, directions, and travel info further down the page) or by taking M/S Mälar Victoria from Stockholm on Saturday, May 31, departing at 19:00.
Stay overnight for two or more days
If you want to stay for two or more days, you have the opportunity to camp on Birka during the festival. You can travel with M/S Mälar Victoria from Stockholm or one of the intermediate docks. When booking, select the date you wish to travel to Birka and the date you wish to return. The boat ticket price is the same as a one-day ticket. Camping reservations should be made via birka.museet@stromma.se.
From Klara Mälarstrand in central Stockholm, you can take a boat to Birka.
M/S Mälar Victoria
09:30 Departure Stockholm
11:15 Arrival Birka
15:00 Departure Birka
17:00 Arrival Stockholm
M/S Mälar Victoria
10:00 Departure Stockholm
12:00 Arrival Birka
15:30 Departure Birka
17:30 Arrival Stockholm
The boat ticket includes 3.5–7 hours on the island (depending on departure), round-trip boat travel, museum entrance, a guided tour of the ancient site, and performances.
Price for a round-trip boat ticket from Stockholm to Birka starts at 545 SEK for adults. Children (6-15 years) pay half price. Children (0-5 years) travel for free but must have a booked ticket.
Don’t forget to book your boat trip in advance to secure your spot!
From Hovgården on Adelsö, you can travel with Särimner Boat Taxi. During Birka Historical Tattoo Fest, the taxi boat will depart at fixed times. Tickets are not pre-booked but purchased onboard (payment by card or Swish).
Price for adults is 375 SEK per person and free for children up to 15 years. The ticket price includes flexible stay between 11:00–20:00, round-trip boat travel, museum entrance, guided tour of the ancient site, and performances.
Daily – 10:45, 12:45, 14:45, 16:45
Daily – 14:30, 16:30, 18:30, 20:00
Saturday – 22:30, 23:30
Take SL bus 312 from Brommaplan all the way to Adelsö. The bus stop you should get off at is Adelsö kyrka. From the stop, it is a short walk down to the dock. See the map further down the page.
If you are driving to Hovgården, use the following coordinates to find the parking lot. Parking is free. From the parking lot, it is then a short walk down to the dock. See the map further down the page.
59.361234
17.537618
Contact the tattoo artist directly to make an appointment.
Belgium:
Borneo:
Brasil:
Czech Republic:
@theravenfromthenorth / @oldgodink
Denmark:
@colindaletattoo / @skinandbone.dk
Lars Martinen / @larmatattoo
@uffeberenth / @ginnungagap.art
@art_of_belle_1 / @ginnungagap.art
@ella_rasmussen_art / @ginnungagap.art
England:
Finland:
France:
Germany:
Iceland:
@habbanerotattoo / @orlogiceland
@ellefolk_tattoo / @ritual_tattoo_iceland
Lithuania:
New Zealand:
Norway:
Poland:
@krzysztofsirkis / @kreska_ink
@slavictales.tatts / @rano_pracownia
Scotland:
Spain:
Sweden:
Switzerland:
Wales:
@sacred_knot_tattoo / Sean Parry
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.
There will be a designated area on Birka where you can camp in your own tent. You will also have access to toilets and warm showers.
Price and Information
150 SEK per person and per night.
Paid at the museum upon arrival.
You must register in advance with the tent size (2-person tent, 4-person tent, etc.), number of people, and dates you plan to stay by emailing birka.museet@stromma.se.
Breakfast at Café Eldrimner
Between 09:00–11:00, a simple breakfast will be available for purchase at Café Eldrimner.
Are you coming as reenactors or a Viking group and want to set up historical tents?
Please contact us at birka.museet@stromma.se for more information!
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