Varpa throwing

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Vikings loved to play games and compete, just like us. Now you have the chance to try an old Viking game, Varpa, at Iron Age Birckala. Varpa is a fun game that needs precision and that all ages can play. The purpose of the game is to throw a stone or metal disc as close […]

Viking Camp

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A Viking Camp of history reenactors will be set up in Iron Age Birckala, where the visitors can witness the camp life of the Iron Age. Come and see what communal living looked like in the Iron Age!

Artisan Market

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  Only products made by hand from natural materials may be sold at the Birckala market. You will be able to buy clothes, jewellery, ceramics, natural cosmetic products and much more from the vendors’ Viking tents!

Nostra & Damus: The Great Flea Circus

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Esteemed ancient folk of Häme! We are bringing the most famous flea circus in the latter part of the millennium to Birckala! The show includes mimicry, dancing, circus acts, storytelling and ventriloquism. Everyone is welcome. Duration: about 30 minutes.

Nostra & Damus: The Great Flea Circus

Field by the Smithy

Esteemed ancient folk of Häme! We are bringing the most famous flea circus in the latter part of the millennium to Birckala! The show includes mimicry, dancing, circus acts, storytelling and ventriloquism. Everyone is welcome. Duration: about 30 minutes.