# Event Details

- **Event Name**: KYIVAN RUS FESTIVAL - Eastern Winds at Birka
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: Eastern Winds on Birka – Kyivan Rus Festival ⚔️
A historical cultural festival at Birka!

We invite you on a journey back to the Viking Age, focusing on the historical relations between Scandinavia and Kyivan Rus.
During the festival you will experience:

• An authentic Viking camp
• Reconstructions of everyday life during the Viking Age and in Kyivan Rus
• Lectures and film screenings about the historical connections between Scandinavia and Kyivan Rus
• Crafts and workshops
• A historical market
• Music
• Interactive activities for both children and adults
• Traditional food and historically inspired dishes

Full programm is here - https://www.birkavikingastaden.se/hitta-pa-birka/kyivan-rus-festival/

🛡️For participants in historical clothing and volunteers, transportation is free of charge. Please fill out the form: ➡️ https://forms.gle/EHRJTTAm5HEUMdbs8

To participate in the fair : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7Oraxtsf-3xtqN2bgflS0N6YjzfHCdijPEbvMwnjWNFRPvA/viewform?usp=send_form

Accommodation:
At the festival area there will be both a regular camping area and a historical camp. You can bring a regular tent and park in the camping area. There is also a separate building with sinks and toilets for extra comfort.

💛💙 During the festival, a fundraiser will be organized to support Ukraine via the Repower and Svit.UA organisations. 

📍 Location: Birka
📅 August 29–30
🎟 Boat ticket booking to Birka (the boat ticket includes festival entry):
https://www.stromma.com/sv-se/stockholm/utflykter/dagsutflykter/birka-vikingastaden/

Organizers:
Polar Events Sweden
Birka Vikingastaden
Stromma

In collaboration with:
SVIT UA


To support the festival : https://gofund.me/d141c14f6
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/s/kyivan-rus-festival-eastern-winds-at-birka/200029772321515
- **Event Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, camping, workshops, entertainment, nonprofit, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 971

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: S
- **state**: ST
- **country**: Sweden
- **location**: Birka, Björkö
- **lat**: 59.330537061826
- **long**: 17.556693534286
- **full address**: Birka, Björkö, Ekerö, S, Sweden

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: KYIVAN RUS FESTIVAL - Eastern Winds at Birka
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/92cf8d766191ddfd13c46ad62387be888f0ad77bf274d26c5bde59430501346f-rimg-w1200-h444-dc080808-gmir?v=1787238309

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is KYIVAN RUS FESTIVAL - Eastern Winds at Birka being held?
  - **A:** KYIVAN RUS FESTIVAL - Eastern Winds at Birka takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Birka, Bjorko, Ekero, S, Sweden.
- **Q**: Who is organizing KYIVAN RUS FESTIVAL - Eastern Winds at Birka?
  - **A:** KYIVAN RUS FESTIVAL - Eastern Winds at Birka is organized by Polar Events Sweden.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** KYIVAN RUS FESTIVAL - Eastern Winds at Birka is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in S, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 970+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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