What I’m about to describe isn’t just another luxury hotel review. But please read on and you’ll see how this is a luxury experience of a very different kind, but every bit as special. Birka is essentially the original Stockholm – a bustling Viking trading hub situated on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren, just west of modern-day Stockholm. It was established in the 8th century and served as one of the earliest urban centres in Scandinavia, playing a vital role in the trade routes that connected Viking territories with the rest of Europe, Byzantium and even the Middle East.

Once a centre for merchants bringing goods like furs, textiles, jewelry and exotic items, today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that welcomes visitors to explore the site, learn more about Sweden’s deep Viking heritage and marvel at this symbol of early global trade. And what’s really

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