Museum built around the Vasa, a warship that sank in Stockholm harbour on its first voyage in 1628 and was raised 333 years later. The hull, almost entirely original, is viewed from galleries on several levels.
Highlights
- The Vasa warship
- Carved stern
- Film on sinking and salvage
Good to know
- Gets crowded; arrive early
- Audio guide in several languages
- Visitors cannot board the ship
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