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

Name: Small Group Swedish Church History 5h Tour to the countryside from Stockholm
Brand: Sweden History Tours
SKU: 67829406-6f69-46f3-a7e3-1d6f6c075ead
Availability: InStock

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Summary

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!

Tour info

Duration

5 hours - 6 hours

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

Driver/guide
Local knowlegeble guide
Lunch
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5-6 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Sweden History Tours

About operator:

Sweden History Tours offers historical, cultural transported guided tours from Stockholm. We want to take you out of the city of Stockholm on transported day tours to historical and beautiful places. The company do guided time travel back to the Vikings, the medieval age, Bronze age or other time periods like the palace and castle "Royal and noble time" of 17th C Sweden. We want you to experience historic eras with us. You will not only experience the history of a sight with Sweden History Tours, but also the era and its people. We also do city walks in Stockholm like "mediveal horror history and dark folkor walk", "The bloody Stockholm" and more walks. We take you back in time! The company are two service-minded history nerds who love to show you Swedish history. Please book true the homepage if you can due to comission costs.