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Swedish Culture → Sweden's history → Vikings and Middle Ages

As a Swedish language teacher, I believe it's important to not just teach the language, but also the culture and history of Sweden. In this lesson, we will be exploring Sweden's amazing history during the Viking and Middle Ages periods. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Swedish Course" and is designed for complete beginners.

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Swedish holidays & Fast Food.

The Vikings

The Vikings were a seafaring people from the late eighth to early 11th century, hailing from the Scandinavian regions of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Known for their skills as warriors, explorers, and traders, the Vikings left a lasting impact on the world.

In Sweden, there are many historical sites related to the Vikings that you can visit. One of the most popular is the Viking town of Birka, which is located on Björkö Island in Lake Mälaren. It was once a large trading center and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another site worth visiting is the Viking age rune stones, which are found all throughout Sweden. These stones date back to the Viking Age and are covered in inscriptions in the Runic alphabet.

Here are some useful vocabulary words related to the Vikings:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
vikingar	vik-kin-gar	Vikings
slag	slahg	battle
krig	krig	war
skepp	skehp	ship

The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages in Sweden is a time period that extends from the 12th century, when Christianity was introduced, to the late 16th century, when Sweden became a great power. During the Middle Ages, Sweden was dominated by three kingdoms: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. King Gustav Vasa led the successful rebellion against the Danish in the 16th century, leading to Swedish independence.

One of the most significant and well-preserved landmarks from the Middle Ages is the Visby city wall, located on the island of Gotland. This wall was constructed over 700 years ago and was used to defend against attacks from enemies. Another well-preserved site from the Middle Ages is the Vadstena Castle, which also has a moat, drawbridge, and towers like the Visby wall.

Here are some useful vocabulary words related to the Middle Ages:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
medeltiden	meh-del-ti-den	Middle Ages
borg	borhg	castle
riddare	rid-da-reh	knight
kyrka	keer-ka	church

I hope this lesson has helped you understand Swedish history a little better. Learning about Sweden's past and exploring its historical sites can bring your experience with the Swedish culture to new heights.

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Table of Contents - Swedish Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Introduction to Swedish

Swedish Pronouns

Colors and Numbers

Swedish Culture

Swedish Verbs

Body parts and health

Swedish Nouns

Travel and directions

Sweden's history

Swedish Adjectives

Jobs and professions

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